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Dourou Concludes Testimony in Mati Wildfire Trial

Former Attica Governor Rena Dourou concluded her testimony today in the appeals trial for the 2018 Mati wildfire, maintaining her innocence and reiterating that the fire response plan was the Fire Service's responsibility, not the regional government's.

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Over 200 FEMA Employees Fired, Exacerbating Disaster Response Concerns

The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees, exacerbating existing staffing shortages and potentially jeopardizing the agency's ability to respond to increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, despite a 35% staffing gap already identified in a 2022 government report.

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Valencian Government Accuses CHJ of Misinformation in Catarroja Flood Investigation

The Valencian government accuses the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) of providing inaccurate information regarding the October 29th flood in Catarroja, highlighting a 45-minute delay in alerts, insufficient data collection (monitoring only 50% of flows), and the failure to implement mandated ...

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Vodafone's Direct-to-Device Satellite Broadband: A European Breakthrough

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile achieved the world's first space-based video call using standard smartphones and commercial satellites, marking a significant advancement in direct-to-device satellite broadband, offering ubiquitous connectivity across Europe and enhancing resilience during emergencies.

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Valencian Flood Victims Sue Government for Negligence, Blaming President Mazón

A group of 20 victims of the October 29, 2024, Dana flood in Valencia, Spain, formed an association to sue the regional government, led by President Carlos Mazón, for negligence resulting in 227 deaths, alleging failures in emergency response, including the education minister's inaction and social s...

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Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 51

At least 51 people died and 15 more were seriously injured when a 30-year-old bus fell from a bridge outside Guatemala City on February 10, 2025; the driver lost control, and the cause is under investigation; President Arévalo declared national mourning.

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Valencia Flood Investigation Focuses on Regional Government Response

Torrential rains in Valencia, Spain on October 29, 2023, caused devastating floods resulting in 227 deaths; a judge is investigating the regional government's response, focusing on a delayed mass SMS alert and the overall handling of the emergency.

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Trump Administration's FEMA Firings and Cuts Raise Disaster Response Concerns

The Trump administration fired over 200 FEMA employees and is scaling back pre-disaster mitigation efforts, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to future disasters; the President has suggested eliminating FEMA and shifting responsibility to states.

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Mati Fire: Former Mayor Denies Responsibility, Highlights Systemic Issues

Former Marathon mayor Elias Psinaakis denied responsibility for the Mati fire during his court appearance, emphasizing his efforts to improve municipal services and preparedness, while highlighting the challenges posed by restrictive regulations on forest management.

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LA Mayor Admits Ghana Trip Mistake Amid Wildfire Backlash

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass admitted her trip to Ghana during the city's devastating wildfires was a mistake, facing public outrage over her delayed response and silence upon returning to the US; the fires destroyed over 6,800 buildings, damaged 973, and caused 12 deaths.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Orders Psychological Evaluations for Victims' Families

A judge in Catarroja, Valencia, ordered psychological evaluations for families of the 227 victims of the October 29th flood, citing the immense trauma caused by witnessing deaths and enduring infrastructural collapse and delayed aid. The investigation includes examining the timing of the emergency a...

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Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Western Caribbean, Triggering Tsunami Advisory

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET on Saturday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands and briefly for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to its location near the boundary between the North America and Car...

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