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Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer

A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.

Torrential Rain Floods New York City Streets

Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.

OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis

A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.

Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead

A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.

Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience

As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.

De Blasio partners with socialist for social worker programme

Ex-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio joins forces with state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to create groundbreaking mental health response teams, aiming to transform emergency services and reduce police involvement in mental health crises.

Toddler, 3, saves mother's life in medical emergency

A remarkable story of courage emerges from Michigan as a toddler's quick thinking and knowledge of smartphone technology helped rescue his mother during a diabetic emergency, showcasing astonishing bravery beyond his years.

Central Park proposal ends with phone theft

A romantic marriage proposal at New York's iconic Wollman Rink turned disastrous when a Manhattan couple claims their phones were stolen moments after getting engaged, sparking a frantic search and police investigation.

Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village

Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.

NY Blood Centre Declares Emergency Shortage

The New York Blood Centre has issued an emergency alert as blood supplies drop to dangerously low levels, threatening patient care across New York City and surrounding regions.

Ancient fault discovered beneath New York City

Geologists uncover a 450-million-year-old fault system beneath New York City that could explain recent earthquakes and pose significant future seismic risks to the metropolitan area.

Lost 19th Century New York Photos Rediscovered

A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.

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