“Excessive force” — 49 distilled results

Severe thunderstorms sweep Pennsylvania and Upper Midwest

Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning affected south-central Pennsylvania on August 20, 2026, impacting Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, and Lancaster counties. A separate line of severe thunderstorms moved across southern Minnesota on September 1–2, 2026, with additional warnings issued by the Twin Cities and Glasgow National Weather Service offices.

rss:nws-alerts 33d ago

UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amid Global Bond Market Turmoil

UK government borrowing costs surged to a 28-year high in early September 2026, with 30-year gilt yields reaching 5.88% on September 1. A global government bond sell-off, intensified by US-Iran tensions and inflation fears tied to rising oil prices, drove mortgage swap rates to three-year highs, threatening rate increases for UK homeowners and complicating the government's budget planning.

Air quality alerts issued across North America and Asia

Air quality alerts were issued in Washington state (2026-08-28), Malaysia's Sarawak region (2026-08-31) with hazardous pollution from Indonesian wildfires, and Texas (2026-09-27) for ozone pollution, reflecting widespread smoke and air pollution events across multiple regions.

Flood Watches and Advisories Issued Across U.S. Northeast

The National Weather Service issued multiple flood watches and advisories across the northeastern United States on July 29, 2026, including coverage of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Montana, and Colorado due to excessive rainfall and thunderstorms. Most advisories expired within hours as the flooding threat ended.

rss:nws-alerts 61d ago

Trump administration reviews ICE officer vetting after Maine shooting

Border Czar Tom Homan announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reviewing the vetting of officer David Brouillette following his fatal shooting of a Colombian national in Maine. The review examines alleged vetting failures including claims of mental health struggles and violent behavior.

kite:usa 65d ago

Madison Man Killed by Police, Protests Erupt

Corey Ruiz, 38, was fatally shot by a Madison police officer during an attempted arrest, with graphic video of the shooting circulating online. Friends, family, and neighbors held a vigil, with protesters demanding police accountability.

rss:news4jax 67d ago