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Cincinnati’s first female police chief fired after refusing to flood crime hotspots with cops

Cincinnati’s first female police chief is out after refusing to flood crime hotspots with more officers. Teresa Theetge was fired on April 23, 2026, ending a 35-year career with the city’s police department and a three-year run as its top cop. City Manager Sheryl Long made the call, saying a…

The Mary Sue · Apr 27

Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread

Conspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Young and inexperienced Camp Mystic counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations, and feared making decisions on their own

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Hafta letters: Guwahati flood, trans law discussion, delimitation coverage

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Newslaundry · Apr 25

Camp Mystic denied license to reopen until safety plan is updated following deadly flood last summer

‘Most youth camps have received a notice of deficiency letter for their emergency plan due to the statutory changes and increased emergency plan requirements,’ a DSHS spokesperson said

The Independent UK · Apr 24

The 3 Coverage Gaps That Cost Homeowners Thousands After a Claim

Homeowners insurance feels like a safety net—until a claim hits and the fine print starts calling the shots. Policies promise protection, but small coverage gaps can quietly drain thousands of dollars from a payout when it matters most. Many homeowners only discover these gaps after damage occurs, when it’s far…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 24

New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study finds

The new flood risk index identified eight cities along the U.S. East Coast that are at high or very high risk of floods causing extreme damage.

LiveScience · Apr 24

The 10 biggest dams in the world and their power capacity

Dams are big civil engineering constructions that help to control the flow of water, produce hydroelectricity, and provide flood protection. Big dams around the world can be defined as those which are categorised based on several different criteria, such as installed capacity for hydropower production, reservoir capacity, and size of…

The Times of India · Apr 23

Michigan’s latest dam safety crisis revives calls for reforms, funding

Michigan leaders are vowing action on dam safety reforms after the latest dam failure crisis

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities

Michigan regulators have been cleared of liability in a 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular summer lake

The Independent UK · Apr 23