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Death toll in Bosnia floods reaches 26, with at least 1 still missing
The death toll from this month’s devastating floods and landslides in Bosnia has reached 26 people while rescue teams are searching for at least one more personWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Several thousand attend a funeral service in southern Bosnia for 19 killed in devastating floods
Several thousand mourners in southern Bosnia have converged around 19 caskets covered in traditional Islamic green cloth, part of a funeral service held for those killed during the destructive ...World - ABC News - October 15 -
A Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express Returns
There’s just so much slop that at a certain point it makes the internet basically useless.Tech - The New York Times - October 15 -
Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs
Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe floodingWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a stormTop stories - ABC News - October 15 -
Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer
Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money
Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
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Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage
As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
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Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
France’s prime minister says firefighters and other rescuers have been involved in about 2,300 operations, some of them lifesaving, in what appears to be the biggest flooding in 40 years in central ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
California Is Flooding School Cafeterias With Vegan Meals—and Kids Like It
Credit environmentally conscious students—and a handful of state funding programs.Tech - Wired - October 19 -
2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding
Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.Top stories - ABC News - October 20 -
Residents and activists in central Bosnia clean up a lake after massive floods
Residents and activists in central Bosnia are pulling out debris and trash from a lake in a region that was devastated by deadly floods and landslidesWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods
Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico
The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Storm Ashley clean-up begins after high winds and flooding
Storm Ashley brought high winds and rain to several parts of west and northern Scotland on SundayTop stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding
Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea
When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Floods recovery ‘test case’ leaves millions still in tents
Debt-burdened Pakistan becomes an example of how not to tackle the massive rebuild from extreme climate eventsWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding
Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Battleground states inundated with voting lawsuits weeks out from Election Day
Republicans have led the charge on pre-election litigation, targeting rules around mail voting, ballot drop boxes and voter roll purges, despite a lack of evidence of fraud.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding
AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponedSports - ABC News - October 24 -
At least 126 dead and missing after landslides, flooding in Philippines
On Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos said that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue as the death toll climbed to nearly 130 after Tropical Storm Trami.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president says many areas remain isolatedWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 85 people dead and 41 others missing.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago