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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 2

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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France: Violent Storms Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail to Normandy Departments

Violent storms swept through the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments of northern France on Friday, June 19, bringing lightning, torrential rain, strong gusts, and hail. Golf ball-sized hailstones — approximately 5 centimeters in diameter or larger — pelted several municipalities across both departments, causing damage.

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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 4

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Sing “Country Roads” in Seattle After Team’s Win Over Australia

The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Australia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in Washington on Friday, June 19. Around 60,000 fans celebrated the victory by singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after the final whistle.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León 2

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 3

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game 2

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade 2

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 2

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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US: Rainbow and Lightning Seen Together in Skies Over Tucson, Arizona 2

A stunning combination of a rainbow and lightning was captured on camera in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, June 17.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain Luka Modric (far L) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following the squad's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane (front) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after the squad's 4-2 victory over Croatia in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) hugs Nico O'Reilly following their team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Tornado Threats, Power Outages to Central Indiana 3

Severe storms swept through central Indiana on Tuesday, June 16, triggering tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings across multiple counties as a 36-hour weather impact alert took effect. A tornado briefly touched down in Putnam County, and power outages affected thousands of residents across the region.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players are pictured following the team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England supporters celebrate following a 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico Squad Greeted by Fans in Guadalajara Before South Korea Showdown

Mexico's national soccer team arrived in Guadalajara on Tuesday ahead of their Group A World Cup 2026 match against South Korea, where dozens of fans welcomed them at the team hotel. Players later came out of their rooms to greet supporters, who gathered with flags and chants. The match is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at Estadio Guadalajara.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Tornado Threats, Power Outages to Central Indiana 2

Severe storms swept through central Indiana on Tuesday, June 16, triggering tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings across multiple counties as a 36-hour weather impact alert took effect. A tornado briefly touched down in Putnam County, and power outages affected thousands of residents across the region.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 2

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region 2

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 2

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game 2

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 4

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran (white) and New Zealand players shake hands after a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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US: Max Fire Erupts in Stevenson Ranch, California, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Max Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Evacuation orders were issued for some residents.

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US: Fire Engulfs Fairfield Inn in North Lincoln, Nebraska

A fire broke out Monday, June 15, at a Fairfield Inn & Suites in north Lincoln, Nebraska, with flames spreading up the building's exterior into the attic and causing most of the roof to collapse. No injuries were reported, though the hotel was heavily damaged.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Japan Supporters Clean Up Dallas Stadium After Netherlands Draw

Japanese fans continued their tradition of cleaning up the stadium after their team's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium on Sunday, June 14. The practice stems from a Japanese cultural philosophy of leaving a place as it was found, a habit instilled from elementary school, and has been a hallmark of Japanese supporters at World Cup tournaments.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area 2

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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US: Heavy Hail and Fierce Winds Strike Omaha, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Omaha area, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, bringing winds of up to 60 mph and large hai.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (front) and Daichi Kamada hug following a 2-2 draw in a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu acknowledges the crowd following a 2-2 draw in the country's World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands players are pictured following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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