Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

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Suspected Fireworks Spark 4-Acre Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach, 100 Homes Evacuated, No Damage

A brush fire erupted Monday afternoon in Laguna Beach, forcing hundreds to evacuate as flames threatened nearby homes. The Rancho Fire started around 2:15 p.m. on July 7, 2025, near Rancho Laguna

Karmactive Staff

July 8, 2025

Europe

Salmonella Dublin: Deadly Cattle Disease Costs Farms €11,300 Annually While Showing 60% UK Infection Rate

A dangerous variant of Salmonella continues to threaten cattle herds worldwide despite years of control efforts. Salmonella Dublin, a bacteria that causes severe illness in cattle and can be fatal to humans,

Karmactive Staff

July 8, 2025

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News·UK

UK State Pension Age Rising to 67: Born in 1960-61? Your £11,973 Yearly Retirement Income Faces Delays

The UK State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change will impact millions of people across the country, especially those born after April 1960. Rather

Karmactive Staff

July 8, 2025

Flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas in 2025.

Climate·Disaster·News·Weather

Kerr County Floods Kill 82, 11 Camp Mystic Campers Missing

3:15 PM GMT – 07/07/2025 Around 75 bodies recovered in Kerr County during the recent flooding, it includes 48 adults & 27 children. These details were covered up in the morning news

Karmactive Staffand

Villayat Wazir

July 7, 2025

Australia·News

Deadly Hendra Virus Returns to Queensland: Unvaccinated Horse Dies, 70% Human Mortality Risk Looms

An unvaccinated horse in South East Queensland died last week after contracting Hendra virus, marking the first case in the state since 2022. Biosecurity Queensland confirmed the positive test results on July

Karmactive Staff

July 7, 2025

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News·Transportation·UK

Eurostar Passengers Endure 9-Hour Ordeal as Train Loses Power Between Lille and Calais

A Eurostar train traveling from Brussels to London broke down in northern France on Sunday, July 6, 2025, leaving passengers stranded for up to nine hours in difficult conditions. The train, which

Karmactive Staff

July 7, 2025

News·USA

NYC Congestion Pricing Cuts 67,000 Vehicles Daily, Generates $219M in First Six Months

New York City’s congestion pricing program hit its six-month milestone in July, with officials celebrating what they call significant successes while some residents remain skeptical about the controversial toll system. The program,

Karmactive Staff

July 7, 2025

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Climate·Disaster·News·Weather

Global Floods Kill 400+ as Texas Reports 52 Dead, 27 Missing

2 PM GMT – 06/07/2025 Today in the afternoon, Massive flooding happened in the Mataram city in Indonesia. Cars were swept away which were parked on the roads 12:30 PM GMT –

Karmactive Staff

July 6, 2025

News

Costco Recalls Four Hazardous Products: 111 Injuries Reported From BowFlex Dumbbells Alone

Costco shoppers need to check their homes for several recently recalled products that pose serious safety risks. The retailer is urging customers to stop using these items immediately. Danby window air conditioners

Karmactive Staff

July 6, 2025

Home Office Immigration Enforcement vans. Photo Source: Andy Thornley (CC BY 2.0)

News·UK

UK Launches Nationwide Illegal Delivery Rider Crackdown with 10,031 Enforcement Visits and 7,130 Arrests

The Home Office has begun a major operation targeting illegal working in the delivery sector, focusing on asylum seekers working as delivery riders without permission. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ordered this enforcement

Karmactive Staff

July 6, 2025