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Devastating flooding in Spain kill at least 95 people
Flooding in eastern Spain has killed at least 95 people, with the worst damage around Valencia. The number of victims is expected to rise as search and rescue crews pull people out of the water.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Valencia-Madrid postponed amid fatal flooding
Real Madrid's LaLiga match at Valencia on Saturday has been postponed because of the deadly flash floods in Spain.Sports - ESPN - 20 hours ago -
In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies
Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
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Men over 70 are flooding back into the workforce
The headline figure of 12,000 jobs from the latest labor-market report is getting all the attention — but as usual, the much more interesting stuff is buried in the fine print.Business - MarketWatch - 18 hours ago -
Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.Top stories - BBC News - 17 hours ago -
How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region
Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago -
Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment
Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
A blaze burns down a brand-new fire station in Germany that lacked fire alarms
Local reports say a brand-new fire station that burned down in a blaze that caused millions of euros in damage did not have a fire alarm systemWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Duran 'on fire' but under Emery's 'control'
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has no problem with Jhon Duran's reaction after the forward was seen kicking the back of a seat in the dugout after being brought off.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war
Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war
Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilitiesWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ignites devastating fire
The Israeli military has launched a series of deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including on a flour distribution center, a school and a hospital where displaced Palestinians ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
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Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation
Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigationSports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama modelsBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Max Thieriot on returning for new season of "Fire Country"
Fire Country is back, with Max Thieriot reprising his role as Bode, a convict working as a firefighter in his Northern California hometown.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Girl fascinated by flames died in accidental fire
Alysia Salisbury's screams could not be heard over the sound of a fire alarm, an inquest hears.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Biden Renewed Efforts to Reach a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Also, a power outage plunged all of Cuba into darkness. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
One dead after 'explosion' and fire at house
An emergency assistance centre is set up for people told to leave their homes after a house fire in Bedford.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Sputtering Sooners fire OC Littrell, elevate Finley
The Sooners, who rank 128th in total offense and 107th in scoring, fired offensive coordinator Seth Littrell and elevated Joe Jon Finley as the new play-caller.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
How Edinburgh created the world's first fire brigade
Two hundred years ago the world's first municipal fire service started in Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
M25 and M26 closures as fire engulfs Tesco lorry
National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest pollWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Ballots damaged in USPS mailbox fire in Phoenix
A blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire Thursday morning, damaging approximately 20 ballots and other pieces of mail.Top stories - NBC News - October 24