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Brazil Police Kill Hostage-Taker, Rescue 13 Children
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Police in Curitiba killed an attacker and rescued 13 children after a 2.5–3 hour kindergarten hostage standoff; he had a knife, fake gun, and fire threat. Accounts differ on whether any child was hurt.
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Missing Yuba City Teen Rescued From Burning Crash
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— Oct 7, 2026
A missing 17-year-old from Yuba City was rescued with minor to moderate injuries after the Texas man she had been communicating with allegedly fled police and drove their car off a cliff near Bakersfield; the vehicle caught fire, and officers rescued both occupants. Cameron Childers was arrested and faces kidnapping and other charges, while authorities say he also had pending Texas charges involving child sexual abuse material; the allegations have not been proven in court.
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Deputies and bystanders rescue drivers from burning vehicles in two crashes
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— Sep 30, 2026
In Florida, two deputies and two bystanders rescued a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash; officials are seeking the bystanders to recognize their actions. In Missouri, a police detective and sheriff’s deputy pulled a driver from a burning truck, which later exploded.
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Five believed to be migrants drown crossing Croatia-Slovenia border river
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— Sep 25, 2026
Five believed migrants drowned Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, crossing the Kupa River into Slovenia; police and locals rescued five, 14 reached the other side.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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Suicide bombing at Kohat mosque kills 16 during Friday prayers
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— Sep 18, 2026
At least 16 killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed a Kohat police mosque during Friday prayers on Sept. 18, 2026; gunmen fought police as rescues began.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Police Officer Dramatically Rescues 2 Swimmers in Florida
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— Sep 22, 2023
A dramatic rescue unfolded at Flagler Beach in Florida when a police officer rushed into the water to rescue two swimmers who got caught in a rip current. Fox 35 Orlando posted a video of the rescue to YouTube and…
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Police Rescue Mother and Daughter from Raging Apartment Fire, Then Return with Christmas Presents
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— Dec 24, 2021
On Dec. 11, three officers with the Austin Police Department (APD) helped rescue a family from an apartment fire, but then went the extra mile to ensure they would have a Merry Christmas as well. When the police arrived…
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Puppies Found in Backpack at Scene of Car Crash, Rescued by Local Police
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— Jan 8, 2022
Police officers are known for protecting and serving their communities, but along with working with a lot of humans, they have done a lot for dog-kind lately. There have been stories of officers rescuing dogs trapped in…
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Tampa Police Rescue Dog Trapped in Storm Drain Using Cheese Bucket
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— Aug 28, 2026
Tampa police used a bucket baited with cheese to rescue a small dog trapped in a drain, then handed the animal to animal control where it found a forever home, with officers noting the improvised method helped tipsy timing. The incidents, including a second drain rescue in the same week, underscore the ongoing risk to pets from drainage systems in hot Tampa weather and the community’s role in securing safe outcomes.
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How a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure story
Anyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.
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Watch: Police Rescue Children in Locked Cage: ‘Dealing With a Monster’
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— Jul 27, 2023
Six children were rescued last month from what the media have dubbed a “ house of horrors ,” a Las Vegas extended-stay hotel unit where some of them were found padlocked in a metal dog kennel and all appeared to have…
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Firefighters Rescue Dog After It Chases Geese Onto Frozen River and Leash Gets Stuck 30 Yards Out
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— Jan 18, 2022
It’s the that time of year again, when we hear about all sorts of daring ice rescues of hapless animals — and sometimes of their owners, too. Police, firefighters and other first responders make the news for risking…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Good Samaritans Help Officers Rescue Woman after Car Flips and Plunges into Delaware River
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— May 3, 2022
When a car ended up flipped in the Delaware River on Thursday afternoon, it was all hands on deck for the rescue, with both police and bystanders responding to the incident. Around 1:00 p.m., a car ran through the metal…
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Moment Police Save Stranded Couple On Yacht During Storm Off Essex Coast
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— Sep 2, 2024
Officers bravely rescued the couple Roy Harris and Caroline Wilson and brought both them and their yacht back to shore. ESSEX POLICE VIA SWNS. “> Essex police saved a terrified couple after an unexpected storm hit their…
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Virginia Police Save Manatee Trapped in Pound Net
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— Aug 29, 2023
Virginia Marine Police saved a manatee that got trapped in a pound net in the Chesapeake Bay. The rescue occurred Sunday after paddleboarders spotted the stranded animal and called for help. Video and pictures of the…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 7h
NYPD Rescues Terrified Foster Puppy Who Jumped Into Frigid River Following Vicious Dog Attack
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— Apr 5, 2022
It was out of the frying pan and into the fire for one little mixed-breed puppy on Saturday. Just 4 months old, Bee Bee has already experienced a lot in his short life, and now he can add “rescued by police” to the…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Officer Placed in Induced Coma After Entering Burning Home to Rescue Trapped Dog
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— Jul 13, 2022
Detective Julia Caldwell of the Ewing Police Department in New Jersey has spent the last 12 years as an officer, but a rescue she made last month changed her life. On June 2, Caldwell was on patrol, assigned to keep an…
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Video: Heroic Police Pull Crash Victim from Tracks 3 Seconds Before Train Obliterates Vehicle
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— Jan 10, 2022
Police officers in California completed a stunning rescue Sunday after a plane crashed onto nearby railroad tracks. According to KSWB-TV , officers in the Foothill Division of the Los Angeles Police Department received…
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House Explosion Erupts During Police Call, Suspect Found Dead
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— Apr 30, 2026
A routine police response turned into a chaotic rescue scene when a powerful explosion ripped through a home in Queens early Thursday morning, sending officers flying and lighting up the sky. According to the New York…
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Reckless Driver Rescued By Police And Good Samaritans After Flipping Car
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— Sep 21, 2023
A teenage driver was saved by a police officer and Good Samaritans after driving recklessly and flipping his car near Atlanta. 11 Alive shared footage that was captured by a bodycam. It starts with Sgt. Michael Peterson…
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Why structure beats intention in every stubborn system failure
Anyone stuck in policy resistance or a tragedy of the commons will see why Meadows says stocks, loops, and high leverage points—not better people—drive the pattern.
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Watch: Police Officers Make Heroic Rescue of Suicidal Man on Bridge
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— Sep 30, 2021
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and few people honored that fact as effectively as two officers with the Metra Police Department in Blue Island, Illinois. Sergeant Will Wright and Officer Andrea Clunie…
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St. Cloud Wheelchair Theft Triggers Community Support
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— Aug 24, 2026
A pink, $800 wheelchair belonging to Baby, a disabled senior pit bull at The Pittie Party of Central Florida in St. Cloud, was stolen from a rescue porch. The incident prompted police investigation, with the rescue receiving donations and an offer to provide a new wheelchair to restore Baby’s mobility.
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Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Traps Workers, Deaths Rise
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— Jul 20, 2026
A landslide at the Samardung tunnel in South Sikkim triggered a gas leak and left 12–20 workers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel, prompting a large-scale rescue effort by NDRF, SDRF, police and Fire and Emergency Services. Rescue teams faced gas exposure hazards during the operation, but reports suggest some workers were rescued and evacuated for medical checks as the situation developed.
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'Break the Glass!': Good Samaritan and Florida Police Team Up to Rescue Woman Trapped in Submerged Car
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— Jul 23, 2021
Thanks to several good Samaritans and the fast response of two Melbourne Police Department officers, a woman is alive and stable after her car went off the road and into a river, leaving her submerged and unconscious…
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Dramatic Video Shows Moment Deaf Senior Dog Is Rescued from Storm Drain 2 Days After Going Missing
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— Aug 27, 2021
Last Thursday, a 15-year-old dog named Zoey wandered away from her home in Arlington, Texas, and found herself trapped underground. It took city rescue crews, the water company, police, firefighters, paramedics and one…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 7h
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