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Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods
At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Video shows crushed cars, destruction after Spain floods that killed dozens
Officials say at least 150 people died in floods that slammed Spain's Valencia region, where search and rescue operations continue. The destruction is immense and the death toll is expected to ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows
In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.Science - The New York Times - October 25 -
The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future
Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
In Beirut, a photographer's frozen moments slow down time and allow the contemplation of destruction
We watch video after video, consuming the world on our handheld devices in bites of two minutes, one minute, 30 seconds, 15. We turn to moving pictures — “film” — because it comes the closest to ...Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties
A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
America’s Flooding Problem
We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
AI Slop Is Flooding Medium
The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need
After hurricanes Milton and Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the SBA’s funding pool has been depleted sooner than expected.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Israeli forces leave a trail of destruction after dayslong siege at one of Gaza’s last hospitals
Israeli forces withdrew from northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction inside one the area's last medical lifelines as it continues to assault Beit Lahia.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Dodgers vs. Yankees: Los Angeles wins 8th World Series title after New York's complete self-destruction
The Dodgers are World Series champions. The Yankees have no one to blame but themselves.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
‘You can’t even wash your hands’: is a global industrial hub responsible for the destruction of Mexico’s Atoyac River?
Pollution from a cluster of foreign factories is contributing to a threat to public health, allege campaigners, who say the country is prioritising economic growth over the environment. On the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Israel's path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone
Satellite imagery and data collected by mapping experts show extensive destruction in 11 villages in southern Lebanon located immediately next to the border with IsraelWorld - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods
Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain
In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'
The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Halloween, floods and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.Top stories - BBC News - 18 hours ago -
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption
River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links
Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the regionWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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France Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding
Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers unleashed torrents of brackish water that cut off roads, swept away cars and swamped buildings.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27
Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
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Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.World - The New York Times - October 23 -