incidents

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That’s because there are several stations on the border in Southern California, he said, that are collecting data, monitoring for any incidents of the parasitic fly and trapping them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

U.S. airlines briefly stopped alcohol sales during the pandemic as air-rage incidents surged, and reports of unruly passenger behavior remain above prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In an Instagram statement, Primavera Sound also confirmed "no serious incidents" occurred and that they followed all safety protocols.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Inspectors also raised serious concerns around cleanliness in wards and the management of patient safety incidents, where care had gone wrong but reviews were not always properly carried out.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Since the police chief was getting pressure to stop the incidents, Officer Delinko knew that catching the vandals would be a feather in his cap—and possibly the first step toward a promotion.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen