A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate
Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
In Hong Kong, a recent fire has left a huge mess. It's been more than a week since the fire destroyed a big housing complex. At least 159 people died. Now, the city has a big problem: finding new homes for the thousands of people who survived. They lost almost everything in the fire. The government
In the wake of catastrophic floods and landslides that have ravaged Sumatra, the people of Aceh Tamiang are facing immense challenges. The death toll has surpassed 900, with hundreds more still missing. The disaster, triggered by severe storms, has also claimed lives in Thailand and Malaysia. The s
In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria's government has decided to pull back its 2026 budget plan. This move came after a series of large-scale protests, mostly led by young people. The demonstrations were so big that they were the largest in ten years. The biggest protest happened on a Monday. R
In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r
A deadly fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has raised serious questions about safety standards and oversight. The fire, which claimed at least 94 lives, spread rapidly through the exterior scaffolding, highlighting potential hazards that residents had previously flagged. Residents
Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district i
