Just steps away from Santa Clara’s bustling Santana Row and Valley Fair shopping centers lies the Agrihood Sustainable Community, a housing development originally praised for offering dignified, eco-friendly living for low-income and formerly homeless seniors. Promised as a place of healing and nourishment, the complex boasts a 1.5-acre urban farm meant to foster community through shared gardening. But nearly two years since its much-celebrated opening at 76 N. Winchester Boulevard, the

Wildfires raging across Canada, particularly in the regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, have triggered mass evacuations and are now sending thick smoke across the border into the United States. The smoke is drifting into several parts of the country, including the D.C. Metro area, where it is expected to linger through at least early this week. More than 17,000 people have been evacuated due to the intensity of the wildfires. As strong upper-level winds carry the smoke southward

 In a striking admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that India’s BrahMos missile strikes, carried out under Operation Sindoor, hit several targets across Pakistan before Islamabad’s military could respond. The attacks, executed on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, were India’s retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Sharif, speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan, said Pakistan had

As the Bay Area braces for hotter temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires, fire safety has become a growing concern in the Berkeley Hills. This elevated risk has led to the introduction of the EMBER proposal—Effective Mitigations for Berkeley Ember Resilience—an initiative aimed at making homes more fire-resilient. However, the proposal has ignited strong reactions among residents, with some questioning its feasibility and fairness. George Perez Velez, a lon

The war in Gaza, ongoing since October 2023, has claimed more than 53,000 lives and left large portions of the territory in ruins. Despite mounting international pressure for peace and diplomatic resolution, Israel has formally rejected a ceasefire proposal recently put forth through diplomatic channels. This decision signals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration intends to continue military operations against Hamas and pursue its stated war objectives without compromise.

A deadly plane crash in San Diego during the early hours of Thursday resulted in the deaths of six people aboard a private jet. The aircraft had taken off from an airport in New Jersey and was preparing to land in San Diego when it struck a power line and crashed into a residential neighborhood shrouded in thick fog. The crash occurred in an area known for Navy-owned housing, startling residents awake around 4 a.m. with a series of explosions and a massive blaze. The crash ignited

A fast-moving grass fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near Livermore, California, has scorched 261.8 acres but is now reported to be 60% contained, according to the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD). Known as the Midway Fire, it started around 2:51 p.m. near Patterson Pass Road and Midway Road, just outside of Mountain House. As of 6:03 p.m. on Thursday, forward progress of the fire had been stopped. Initial containment efforts were quickly escalated as the fire jumped the

In yet another shocking case of financial fraud in the UAE, Gulf First Commercial Brokers, a Dubai-based brokerage firm, has reportedly shut down overnight, leaving behind empty offices and millions of dirhams in vanished investor funds. Many of the victims, including Indian expats, are now demanding answers after being lured into the scheme through aggressive cold-calling and promises of secure returns on forex investments. The firm operated from two office spaces in Capital Golden

A 34-year-old construction worker was rescued after falling approximately 15 to 20 feet into a trench box at the L.D. Bell High School construction site in Hurst, Texas, on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. along Pleasantview Drive, an area situated between the school buildings and the baseball field. Emergency response teams from the Hurst Fire Department arrived promptly at the scene and discovered the injured man unconscious inside the trench. The exact circumstances l

Flags across the state of Ohio have been ordered to fly at half-staff in memory of Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams, who tragically passed away following a medical emergency during his training. This directive was issued by Governor Mike DeWine on May 17 and applies to all U.S. and Ohio flags displayed on state-owned public buildings and grounds in Cuyahoga County, including notable locations such as the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. The directive

For 25 years, Larry De Young has lived peacefully in the coastal town of Montara in San Mateo County, raising horses and enjoying the open landscape. But what was once a tranquil view has become a growing concern. Just across a dirt road from his property lies a stretch of state-owned land, now densely packed with flammable, non-native eucalyptus trees and other overgrowth that he believes poses a severe wildfire threat to his home and his community. The 100-acre parcel of land wa

North Texas is heating up rapidly as Dallas-Fort Worth faces its first major heat wave of the year. Temperatures are expected to climb to 100°F today, potentially breaking a decades-old record for May 14. Meteorologists had forecast high temperatures this week, but today’s spike has prompted additional concern, especially for emergency crews, outdoor workers, and vulnerable residents. The previous record high for May 14 in Dallas was 95°F, a mark that forecasters now e

In a major development that has sparked intense national outrage, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the filing of a police case against state minister Vijay Shah for his controversial and sexist remarks directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court took suo motu cognizance of the issue and directed the Director General of Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the minister. This directive came shortly after a video clip of Mr Shah’s comments at a public cult

A powerful and persistent fire broke out at a vacant warehouse in west Baltimore, rapidly intensifying to a rare seven-alarm event that drew over 200 firefighters to the scene. The incident began around 7 p.m. and quickly expanded in scale due to the building’s contents and structural design. Emergency responders faced significant challenges as they worked to contain a deep-seated blaze fed by flammable materials stored inside, particularly mattresses on multiple underground levels.

A tragic accident on I-45 North near the San Jacinto River in Conroe, Texas, claimed the life of a child and left three others injured late Sunday evening. The incident, which occurred around 8 p.m., involved a head-on collision that escalated into a fiery crash, according to officials from the Woodlands Fire Department and Conroe emergency responders. The Conroe Fire Department received emergency calls reporting a serious accident just north of Highway 1488. Authorities confirmed t

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm tonight, following the recent ceasefire announcement that marked the end of four days of heightened military activity along the India-Pakistan border. This will be his first public address after the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, a swift and strategic operation conducted by the Indian armed forces in response to aggressive provocations and border violations from Pakistan. Operation Sindoor was initiated after a surge in

The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan remains intact as of now, following a tense night of missile and drone attacks by Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). This came just hours after both nations agreed to halt all military action following the high-impact Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror offensive launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The ceasefire was officially acknowledged by both sides late Saturday, af

In a politically charged development following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to immediately convene a special session of Parliament. The demand, which echoes a larger Opposition consensus, comes in light of Operation Sindoor and the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam. Gandhi notably pointed out that the ceasefire was first publicly declared by US President Donald Trump

Tensions have escalated sharply at the Line of Control (LoC) after Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement mere hours after it was established. Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, confirmed that the violation included cross-border movement and significant drone activity. The Indian Army responded decisively, signaling zero tolerance for further provocations. In a stern message, DGMO Rajiv Ghai delivered a

Despite a ceasefire recently announced between India and Pakistan, tensions flared late Saturday night along the Rajasthan border. Loud explosion-like sounds were reported near Jaisalmer around 11:37 p.m., causing panic among locals. Pakistani drone activity was also detected in Barmer and Sriganganagar. The Indian Army responded swiftly and neutralized the aerial threats, preventing any reported damage or casualties. In response to the developments, Barmer administration imposed an immediate bl