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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a large tree, roughly 1 meter in diameter and 18 meters tall, snapped at its base and blocked a road and sidewalk near JR Utsunomiya Station's west exit, apparently due to strong winds from the typhoon. No injuries were reported there, according to city officials and fire authorities.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture 2

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. A fallen tree was reported on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi, causing a partial closure of the highway.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Brings Strong Winds, Tearing Roof Off in Mito

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11. Chan-hom brought high winds that knocked down trees and left thousands of homes without power, injuring seven people and disrupting flights at Tokyo-area airports. In Mito, strong winds tore the roof and walls off a shed near a bathhouse, sending debris into the parking lot.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lars Nootbaar to ground out in the first inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lars Nootbaar to ground out in the first inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

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Japan Prince Hisahito visits A-bomb-hit school in Hiroshima

Japanese Prince Hisahito visits a peace museum built at an elementary school in Hiroshima that survived the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Aug. 7, 2026, a day after the 81st anniversary of the attack on the western Japan city. The blast left about 400 students dead at the school. (Pool photo)

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Japan Prince Hisahito visits A-bomb-hit school in Hiroshima

Japanese Prince Hisahito visits a peace museum built at an elementary school in Hiroshima that survived the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Aug. 7, 2026, a day after the 81st anniversary of the attack on the western Japan city. The blast left about 400 students dead at the school. (Pool photo)

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Japan Prince Hisahito visits A-bomb-hit school in Hiroshima

Japanese Prince Hisahito visits a peace museum built at an elementary school in Hiroshima that survived the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Aug. 7, 2026, a day after the 81st anniversary of the attack on the western Japan city. The blast left about 400 students dead at the school. (Pool photo)

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers are placed in front of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a July 28 gas explosion there triggered by a powerful earthquake left seven people dead.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers are placed in front of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a July 28 gas explosion there triggered by a powerful earthquake left seven people dead.

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Photo shows a message, "Praying for peace," left by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the guestbook at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A glass door is left broken at an evacuation center in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Fed keeps benchmark rate unchanged

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference after the Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged during a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee in Washington on July 29, 2026.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows cars left at a parking lot of an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken July 29, 2026, shows a car left near an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of Aeon mall explosion following Kumamoto quake

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows cars left at a parking lot of an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture where a deadly explosion occurred the previous day following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows, from right to left, Masaki Murata, the incoming president, and Akio Yamaguchi, the current president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

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Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows, from right to left, Masaki Murata, the incoming president, and Akio Yamaguchi, the current president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows, from left to right: Hirohide Tagawa, General Manager of the Product Planning Department at BYD Auto Japan; Liu Xueliang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan; Yang Buyi, Product Director of the BYD Ocean Series and Chief Product Officer of the RACCO Project; and Atsuki Tofukuji, President and CEO of BYD Auto Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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Japan: Deadly Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Leaves Widespread Damage

A massive earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and forcing nearly 9,000 residents to evacuate. The quake left extensive damage to structures and roads, and also triggered a large explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, tearing through the building and killing at least four people.

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US: Large Hail Batters D.C. and Baltimore Region Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms swept through the D.C. and Baltimore region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing tornado watches, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms downed trees and power lines, flooded roads, and left tens of thousands without power, while also causing hours-long delays at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Okawa Elementary School, an Earthquake Disaster Site in Ishinomaki City

Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki City, a structure left standing after the earthquake. The photo shows the school building.=July 19,2026,Miyagi

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Okawa Elementary School, an Earthquake Disaster Site in Ishinomaki City

Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki City, a structure left standing after the earthquake. The photo shows the school building.=July 19,2026,Miyagi

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Okawa Elementary School, an Earthquake Disaster Site in Ishinomaki City

Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki City, a structure left standing after the earthquake. The photo shows the school building.=July 19,2026,Miyagi

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm 2

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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Japan: Level 5 Alert Issued as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding, Landslide in Kanto Region

Torrential rain pounded a wide swath of the Kanto region in eastern Japan on Friday, July 17, bringing record-breaking downpours to Gunma and southern Tochigi prefectures as well as heavy rain in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level "emergency safety" evacuation order for some areas. A landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, collapsed a building and left three people unaccounted for.

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right, Jensen Huang (NVIDIA Founder and CEO) and Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows, from right to left, Akira Sugimoto (Executive), Kento Ichino (Chief Vehicle Engineer), and Satoshi Nakamura (Chief Product Specialist).=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows, from left, Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Press Conference on Governance Reform at the University of Tokyo

Press conference on governance reforms at the University of Tokyo. The photo shows from right to left, are President Teruo Fujii and Board Member Masahiro Kuwahara.=July 15,2026,Tokyo

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Press Conference on Governance Reform at the University of Tokyo

Press conference on governance reforms at the University of Tokyo.The photo shows from right to left, are President Teruo Fujii and Board Member Masahiro Kuwahara.=July 15,2026,Tokyo

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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Thailand: Bangkok Pub Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 22 Critically Injured

A huge fire tore through Na Ladprao beer hall, a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late Sunday, July 12, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens, with 22 people left in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 4

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 3

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 2

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., still had not begun as of 10:30 p.m., and the NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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Asahi Group Holdings: Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2025

Asahi Group Holdings, Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2025. The photo shows President Atsushi Katsuki (left).=July 8,2026,Tokyo

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JVC Kenwood Radios

JVC Kenwood radios used by fire departments (left) and at construction sites (right).=June 25,2026,Japan

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Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders Joint Press Conference

Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders Joint Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, Hiroya Masuoka, Representative Director of Highlanders, and Takao Kato, Chairman of the Board, Representative Executive Officer, and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors.=July 9,2026,Toyko

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Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders. The photo shows, from left to right, Takao Kato, Chairman of the Board, Representative Executive Officer, and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, and Hiroya Masuoka, Representative Director of Highlanders.=July 9,2026,Toyko

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Press Conference on the Establishment of NTT Docomo Financial Group

Press conference announcing the establishment of NTT DOCOMO Financial Group. The photo shows, from left to right: Yasushi Okada, President of DOCOMO Finance; Noriaki Maruyama, President of Sumishin SBI Net Bank; Takashi Hiroi, President of NTT DOCOMO Financial Group; and Yuko Seimei, President of Monex Securities.=July 9,2026,Toyko

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Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Mitsubishi Motors and Highlanders. The photo shows, from left to right, Hiroya Masuoka, Representative Director of Highlanders; Takao Kato, Chairman of the Board, Representative Executive Officer, and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors; the humanoid robot “N”; and the quadruped robot “Edge.”=July 9,2026,Toyko