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Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
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Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200
Kenya’s president has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 200 people continueABC News - World -
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Flooding death toll in south Brazil rises to 75 as over 100 people remain missing
Officials in Rio Grande do Sul state say more than 80,000 have been displaced by record water levels. Seventy-five people are now known to have died in the flooding in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state, while more than 100 people remain ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 90 as more than 155,000 people displaced
At least 361 injured and 131 missing in southern part of country from what governor called his state’s ‘biggest climate catastrophe’. The death toll from what authorities call the worst climate disaster ever to strike southern Brazil has risen to ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.BBC News - Top stories -
Minding the gap: 'It's a scandal, it's a death trap'
A passenger who fell and hurt himself getting off a train says gaps to some platforms are too big.BBC News - Top stories -
The Death of a Treaty Could Be a Lifesaver for Taiwan
Since pulling out of an arms-limitation agreement with Russia in 2019, the U.S. has quickly developed new weapons that could be used to stop a Chinese invasion force.The New York Times - World -
Kenya brings in emergency measures to combat ‘unprecedented’ floods
More than 200 dead and 160,000 displaced as torrential rain wreaks havoc in east African countryFinancial Times - World -
Catastrophic flooding forces rescues and evacuations in South Texas
Dangerous flooding hit parts of South Texas after a foot or more of rain fell in some areas. More than 10 million people remained under flood alerts. NBC News' Kathy Park reports.NBC News - Top stories -
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Texas braces for severe flooding amid storms
Millions of Americans are bracing for slow-moving storms this weekend. Parts of Texas are expecting giant hail, damaging wind gusts and catastrophic flood conditions. In Houston, heavy rain has swamped the area and led to mandatory evacuations for ...CBS News - Top stories - Texas -
Houston-area flooding worsens as hundreds rescued
Janet Shamlian accompanied first responders Saturday in the Houston area as they conducted dangerous rescues in a water-logged region where floodwaters are still rising. Some areas of Texas have already seen 12 inches of rain in recent days, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Boy Is Found Dead in Texas After Being Swept Away in Floodwaters
A 4-year-old boy died on Sunday in Johnson County, Texas, after being swept away by floodwaters, the authorities said.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Hundreds rescued after severe flooding in southeast Texas
Nearly two feet of rain fell in five days in southeast Texas, leading to hundreds of rescues over the weekend. It's the second largest amount of rain in a week since Hurricane Harvey in 2017.CBS News - Top stories -
Texas recovering after downpour brought deadly flooding
While millions are bracing for the severe weather to come, Texans are still recovering from days of heavy downpours and deadly flooding that resulted in hundreds of rescues. Residents in the Houston area are finally returning to their homes to ...CBS News - Top stories - Texas -
Met Gala Deepfakes Are Flooding Social Media
AI-generated images of Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more celebrities in Met Gala refinement took over X and other platforms Monday night.Wired - Tech -
First Came the Flood. Then the New $500,000 Kitchen.
These San Diego homeowners hadn’t planned to renovate, but after significant water damage, they started from scratch. Inside the ‘California Modern’ space.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies found the victim after responding to a residence in Palmdale, California, Tuesday night to conduct a welfare check.ABC News - Top stories -
Two further arrests after burglary shooting death
Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith.BBC News - Top stories -
Farmer bailed after burglary shooting death
The farmer was held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the shooting in Whaley Bridge.BBC News - Top stories -
Marlon Wayans on ‘Good Grief’ and the Death of His Parents
The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after the death of his parents.The New York Times - Top stories -
We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.BBC News - Top stories -
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Couple's drive to help families after baby's death
Rosie's parents said helping other babies is providing them with "so much comfort".BBC News - Top stories -
Woman charged over death of mobility scooter user
Neil Shadwick was found unresponsive in a supermarket car park and died later in hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.BBC News - Top stories