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Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95
About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
More than 90 killed in Spanish flash floods: What to know
Flooding from excessive rainfall killed 95 people in Spain, according to Wednesday reports from The Associated Press. The storms started on Tuesday, triggering tornadoes and hail and upending ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised
Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rain and storms. The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris
The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
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As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain
While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding
The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their pathWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Spain floods: 10,000 troops and police drafted in to deal with disaster
Pedro Sánchez orders largest peacetime troop deployment to deal with flooding that has killed 211 people. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ordered the country’s largest peacetime military ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Spain deploys 5,000 more troops to boost flood rescue effort
Death toll reaches 211 with an unknown number missing as rescuers struggle to access cut-off areasBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
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More than 30 million votes already cast ahead of election
More than 30 million voters have already cast their ballots, with more Republicans voting early than in past elections. NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports.Politics - NBC News - October 25 -
If Trump wins the election, Nato can expect more turbulence ahead
Past threats former president – and present Russian ones – have spurred Europe to invest in self-defence, but as conflicts rise the alliance still looks vital. Don’t miss important US election ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
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American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain
Devastating floods have killed at least 155 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Thursday, after torrential rain fueled the worst natural disaster in the country’s modern ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
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Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia
Spain's prime minister said the flooding that killed 211 people was one of worst in Europe this century.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia
Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on BarcelonaWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
The S&P 500 breaks 6,000 and the Dow tops 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.
The S&P 500 on Friday broke above 6,000 for the first time in history and the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly crossed 44,000, but both indexes ended the day shy of their milestones to cap a ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
River search after teenage boys found 'unwell'
Emergency services are searching the River Freshney in Grimsby.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers
More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers
Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.Top stories - CBS News - October 21