Floods in Philippines Leave 51 Dead over A Dozen Missing
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Harsh Mongolian Winter Leaves Over 5 Million Animals Dead
Mass death caused by a weather event known in Mongolia as dzud has devastated herds, leaving thousands of families short of food.The New York Times - World -
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
March 23, 2024 Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves over 130 dead
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire.CNN - Top stories -
Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall
A 30-year-old hiker was found dead at the base of a waterfall in Carmel Valley, California, four days after she set off for a day hike, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault
The Philippines has lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and damaged their boat in the disputed South China SeaABC News - World - China -
The EU pursues make-believe in Bosnia
Propping up an ethnically based political system is no way to prepare the former Yugoslav republic for entry to the blocFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Iceland to harvest more corn and less bitcoin, says PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells the FT the island nation needs food security in a hostile worldFinancial Times - World -
6 missing Baltimore bridge workers presumed dead, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that the six missing workers in the Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead and it is suspending search and rescue efforts. Lynda Tran, former senior adviser to Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - Top stories -
Over 50 million on East Coast under flood alerts amid heavy snow, rain
Over 50 million people on the East Coast are under flood alerts as a cross-country storm brings heavy snow and rain.ABC News - Top stories -
Rare mountain lion attack leaves 1 brother dead, authorities say
A weekend outing to the Northern California woods took a horrific turn for two brothers when a mountain lion attacked them, killing one.ABC News - Top stories -
Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves at least 60 dead
At least 60 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire. Follow here for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Russian barrage on Ukraine knocks out power, leaves at least 5 dead
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Stabbing Attack in Rockford, Illinois, Leaves 4 Dead and 5 Injured
The motive for the killings in a residential neighborhood in Rockford, Ill., was not immediately clear, the authorities said. A suspect is in custody.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence
The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”The New York Times - World -
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: six missing now presumed dead, police say
Authorities say accident sent vehicles and workers into river as Biden promises to fund rebuilding of crucial structure. Maryland state police say the six people who were missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday in Baltimore, ...The Guardian - World -
76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul
A chaotic end to Wednesday night's game saw the Clippers celebrating a needed win and Philadelphia's Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. confronting the officials over a missed foul that crew chief Kevin Scott said should have been called.ESPN - Sports -
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioningABC News - Sports - NBA -
What Meltdown? Crypto Comes Roaring Back in the Philippines.
Two years after the cryptocurrency market crashed, internet cafes for playing crypto-earning video games are opening and farmers have started harvesting virtual crops from the games for income.The New York Times - Tech - Crypto -
5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements
In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people are hospitalizedABC News - Health -
Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch.Wired - Tech -
Cameron Diaz welcomes baby boy named Cardinal at age 51
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.CBS News - Entertainment -
Delays at Dover as millions begin Easter getaway
Millions are set to travel on Friday as flood warnings are in place for the Bank Holiday weekend.BBC News - Top stories -
A major Baltimore bridge collapsed after a large containership plowed into it, leaving six people who were working on the bridge presumed dead and disrupting one of the busiest ports in the U.S.
A major Baltimore bridge collapsed after a large containership plowed into it, leaving six people who were working on the bridge presumed dead and disrupting one of the busiest ports in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dozens killed in shooting in Moscow concert hall
Several gunmen opened fire Friday in a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, killing at least 40 people, according to Russian media. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Debora Patta has the latest.CBS News - World -
Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say
The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by demands for ransom payments, said 137 children had been freed in the country’s north.The New York Times - World -
The DOJ is investigating dozens of threats against election workers
The Department of Justice is investigating dozens of threats made to election workers, federal officials said Monday, and has charged 20 individuals so far.NBC News - Politics -
Israel accused of killing dozens in Syria air strikes
Hizbollah says its fighters among those killed in Aleppo strikesFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Dusty May takes over at Michigan, leaving Florida Atlantic after 6 seasons and a Final Four run
Dusty May is going to Michigan, returning to his Big Ten roots and leaving Florida Atlantic after six seasons highlighted by a Final Four run a year agoABC News - Sports - Florida -
Eichel scores twice, but Hill leaves early in Golden Knights' 4-2 win over Blue Jackets
Jack Eichel scored two goals for his 500th and 501st career points and Vegas maintained playoff position with a 4-2 victory over the struggling Columbus Blue JacketsABC News - Sports - NHL -
Transgender judge seeks leave to intervene in UK court case over legal definition of ‘woman’
Victoria McCloud wants leave to join litigation in supreme court appeal brought by For Women Scotland. The UK’s first transgender judge is seeking leave to join the litigation in a crucial supreme court case that could significantly affect legal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Chinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries
Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the latest confrontation near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing injuries to the Filipino navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, ...ABC News - World -
Children of the flood: what can lands lost to rising waters tell us?
From Atlantis to Noah, humans have always been fascinated by stories of sunken lands. But what do modern losses, such as Pett Level in Sussex and Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana, say about our climate-change predicament?. When writer Gareth E ...The Guardian - World -
Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises
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Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
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Weather tracker: Flood fallout claims at least 20 lives in Brazil
Heavy rainfall brings landslides to country’s south-east. Elsewhere, a wild temperature fluctuation in Iberia. Brazil was hit by devastating floods over the weekend that have so far claimed 20 lives in the resultant landslides and mudslides. There ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Andean alarm: climate crisis increases fears of glacial lake flood in Peru
In 1941, thousands of people died in Huaraz when the natural dam on a lake above the city gave way. Now, melting glaciers are raising the chances of it happening again• Photographs by Harriet Barber. Lake Palcacocha is high in the Cordillera ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Yellen Warns China Against Flood of Cheap Green Energy Exports
The Treasury secretary, who plans to make her second trip to China soon, argued that the country’s excess industrial production warped supply chains.The New York Times - Business - China -
Sinking US cities increase risk of flooding from rising sea levels
Subsidence linked to extraction of groundwater and natural gas, and weight of buildings pressing into soft ground. A number of cities on the US east coast are sinking, increasing the risk of flooding from rising sea levels.. Between 2007 and 2020 ...The Guardian - World -
As Gaza is destroyed, Israel is killing dozens of children in the West Bank
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot while lighting a firework. ‘Cases like these happen quite regularly, but no one’s hearing about them,’ according to the Israeli rights group B’Tselem. “The depth of the horror surpasses our ability to ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
NASCAR official says 'work to be done' after dozens of penalties called at COTA
NASCAR issued a total of 40 penalties in the Cup, Xfinity and Truck races for short cutting the course.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR