In central Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood has left at least 70 people dead, including 21 children. The disaster has raised serious questions about preparedness and early warnings. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp located along the Guadalupe River. The floodwaters have been d...
Heavy rain has caused serious flooding in Central Texas, with many people still missing. The worst hit areas include Burnet County, where a Flash Flood Emergency was declared after 6-12 inches of rain fell in just one day. Rescue teams have been busy saving people from the rising waters, especially along the Colorado River. Sadly, a first responder was among those s...
A family of three had a terrifying experience on a Florida beach when lightning struck them. The incident happened at St. Pete Beach in Pinellas County. It was a sunny day, but a thunderstorm rolled in quickly. The family was under an umbrella when lightning hit. Two adults were hurt but refused further help. A 17-year-old girl was rushed to Tampa General Hospital. ...
Kerrville faced a severe challenge on July 4th as heavy rains led to dangerous flooding. The situation was so serious that the mayor had to declare a disaster. Sadly, at least six people lost their lives. The rain was intense, with 5 to 10 inches falling before dawn. This caused the Guadalupe River to rise quickly, reaching one of its highest levels ever recorded. T...
A sudden blast at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome shook the city early Friday morning. The explosion, which happened just after 8 a. m. , injured at least 25 people, including nine police officers and one firefighter. The sound of the blast echoed across the city, followed by a massive cloud of dark smoke and fire. Authorities believe the explosion might have...
A violent storm swept through central New Jersey, leaving a trail of destruction and sadness. Three lives were lost, and the town of Plainfield was hit hard. The mayor called it a "devastating storm" that left "deep scars. " The community is now focusing on recovery instead of celebration. The storm brought winds over 60 mph, causing trees to fall and power lines to...
On the Greek island of Crete, a wildfire has been causing chaos. Strong winds have made it hard for firefighters to control the blaze. The fire started near Ierapetra on the southern coast. It has forced thousands of people to leave their hotels and homes. About 5, 000 tourists had to be evacuated. Some homes and businesses were damaged. By the next morning, 230 fir...
Heavy rain caused a mudslide that blocked a storm drain, flooding the northbound lanes of a rural interstate in southern West Virginia. This left thousands of drivers stuck on the highway for over eight hours. The traffic jam stretched for 12 miles near Charleston, the state capital, with no detours in place. Many drivers had to spend the night in their cars. Early ...
A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day. No one was inside, so no injuries were reported. Firefighters had a...
It was a normal day on a popular talk show. A former host stopped by to share dishes from her new book. Sunny Hostin, one of the current hosts, tried a sample. Everything seemed fine until a question changed the mood. Alyssa Farah Griffin asked if the dish had walnuts. Debbie Matenopoulos confirmed it did. This was a problem. Hostin has a severe walnut allergy. The r...