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Despite Mounting Death Toll, Alberta Still Won’t Declare a Public Health Emergency over Fentanyl
One prominent Alberta addictions doc calls the province's reasoning "nonsense."
Germany Is Telling People to Maintain Emergency Food Supplies
In the wake of a string of terrorist attacks, the “Concept for Civil Defense” report outlines a plan that will require Germans to stockpile ten days’ food supply and five days worth of drinking water.
Fort McMurray Is on Fire, Whole Town Ordered to Evacuate
An out-of-control fire has forced the evacuation of Canada's main oil town.
This Woman Called the Police Because a Pizza Shop Got Her Order Wrong
In a 911 recording, the unnamed Connecticut woman tells the police operator: “I ordered a small pizza—half cheese and half bacon—and they bring me half hamburger.”
New European Medical Corps Will Tackle Ebola-like Emergencies
Member States will pool medical teams and equipment to help fight future outbreaks at home and abroad.
911 Didn’t Answer Because They Were Ordering Pizza
She even took time to discuss the pronunciation of pasta fagioli with the pizza restaurant.
What We Know About the Police Evacuation of the Sydney Opera House
Locals on social media are speculating that a hoax may have triggered the response.
Insanely Spicy Chili Caused the Evacuation of Four Homes
We’re sure you’ll mirror our utter lack of shock after hearing how four student houses had to be professionally fumigated due to a batch of student-cooked chili that turned very, very wrong.
The Death Toll from Friday's Romanian Club Fire Could Rise 'Significantly'
As the band Goodbye to Gravity played in front of a crowd of nearly 400, pyrotechnics set some large sheets of soundproofing sponge ablaze and the fire spread within seconds.
Watch Firefighters in Manchester Fight Fire with a Drone
The quadcopter provides a helpful infrared bird’s-eye view.
When Having a Miscarriage Can Get You Life in Prison
Under El Salvador's draconian abortion law, women can be arrested for miscarrying. 55 members of Congress are calling on John Kerry to address this human rights violation.
Icona Pop Are Here to Show They're More Than Just a Hit Single
We talked to the Swedish pop duo about coming down from "I Love It," recording their second album, and touring North America with One Direction.