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Jan 18 2026WEATHER

South Africa Faces Severe Flooding Crisis

South Africa is in a tough spot right now. The government has called it a national disaster because of really bad floods and heavy rain. At least 30 people have died in the northern parts of the country. Limpopo and Mpumalanga are the worst hit, but other areas are also struggling. The floods have

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California's Water Woes: Business vs. Environment

Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Southern Africa Faces Severe Flooding Crisis

Southern Africa is in the grip of a severe flooding crisis. Over 100 people have lost their lives in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe due to relentless heavy rains. The downpours have been ongoing for weeks, causing widespread devastation. In South Africa, the situation is dire. Army helicopt

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Jan 17 2026CRYPTO

South Korea's Big Move on Crypto: What's Changing and Why It Matters

South Korea is making big changes to how people can access crypto. They are tightening rules and using app stores to enforce them. This is part of a bigger plan to create a legal framework for crypto and blockchain-based finance. The country has passed new laws that define security token offerings

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A Former Leader's Legal Troubles in South Korea

South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing serious legal consequences. He was recently sentenced to five years in prison. The court found him guilty of creating a fake document to impose martial law in 2024. He also misused his bodyguards to avoid arrest. The ruling came from a panel

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs

Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Lakewood Ranch's Sports Teams Shine Bright in January 2026

Lakewood Ranch's sports teams had a fantastic start to the year. The girls soccer team, led by coach Cole Richardson, faced some big changes. They lost key players, including top scorer Olivia Hadad. But they found new talent, like freshmen Alyssa Pistone and Kiley Mulligan. Coach Richardson also ma

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Jan 15 2026WEATHER

Unusual Warmth in Southern California: What's Next?

Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us

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Jan 14 2026FINANCE

Why Is the Korean Won Losing Value?

South Korea's currency, the won, has been on a rollercoaster ride. It's been losing value, which is odd because the country's economy is doing pretty well. Recently, U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a chat with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol. After their talk, the won bounced

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Jan 14 2026WEATHER

South Dakota Bracing for Sudden Snow Surprises

South Dakota is in for a weather rollercoaster. After a warm start to the week, things are about to get wild. A big shift is coming, with strong winds and possible snow squalls. These are short, intense bursts of snow that can cause whiteout conditions in a flash. The biggest risks will be from lat

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