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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Bike Helmets: Do They Save Lives?

In South Korea, bicycles are a common sight, with around 3. 3 million people riding daily. However, bike crashes are not uncommon, with about 13, 000 incidents reported annually, leading to 190 deaths. While it's well-known that helmets protect against head injuries, there's not much research showin

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Oct 28 2024WEATHER

Philippines on Alert: Trami's Potential U-Turn Sparks Concern

Tropical Storm Trami hit the Philippines hard, leaving 65 people dead and 2. 6 million affected by landslides and flooding. More than 320, 000 people evacuated, with many still missing. The storm's possible U-turn is a big worry for authorities. Col. Jacinto Malinao Jr. described a fisherman's loss,

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Oct 27 2024CRIME

Tragic Truck Collision in Israel: What We Know So Far

Early Sunday morning, near Tel Aviv, a truck slammed into a bus full of passengers at a bus stop near the Glilot military base. Israel's emergency services are handling multiple casualties, with at least 35 people injured. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that civilians shot and neutralized the tr

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

Helicopter Crash in Houston: What Went Wrong?

Imagine this: a helicopter taking off from Ellington Field, flying towards Houston’s Second Ward, and suddenly crashing into a radio tower. This wasn’t a scene from a movie, but a tragic event that happened on a Sunday night in Houston. Four lives were lost, including a child. The aircraft, an R44 h

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all nig

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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Dock Disaster: 7 Lives Lost at Sapelo Island

Sapelo Island's ferry dock collapsed suddenly on Saturday evening, causing a tragic accident. The dock crumbled after a boat hit it around 4:30 PM. Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that the incident happened at Marsh Landing Dock. At least seven people lost t

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Oct 15 2024WEATHER

Pinellas County's Hurricane Milton Update: Power, Water, and Recovery

Pinellas County is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, with fuel shortages, long gas lines, and piles of debris lining the streets. But there's good news too! The city of St. Petersburg and nearby areas have lifted their boil water notices. This means the water is safe to drink again afte

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Tragic Accident at Colorado Mine: A Tour Guide's Life Lost

On Thursday, a former Colorado gold mine turned tourist attraction was the scene of a tragic accident. A tour guide, Patrick Weier, 46, from Victor, Colorado, lost his life during an elevator malfunction. The mishap occurred around noon, leaving 23 people stranded underground at the Mollie Kathleen

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Tornadoes: A Deadly Aftermath

A severe tornado outbreak in Florida, linked to Hurricane Milton, has tragically claimed several lives. Authorities in St. Lucie County confirmed fatalities in their area, with the highest toll reported at the Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce. The exact number of victims remains uncertain

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