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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits her second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 9, 2023.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Ayaka Furue of Japan hits off the second tee during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 9, 2023.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato bursts into joy after sinking a birdie during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato smiles at a press conference after grabbing a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato, who started the day in a tie for sixth place, made six birdies against one bogey for a two-round total of 10-under 132.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato tees off during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the fifth hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 12, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan is pictured after the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 12, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan smiles after making a birdie putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 12, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits her second shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 12, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Brooke Henderson of Canada celebrates with the trophy after winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 12, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays a shot during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan makes a birdie putt on the first hole during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan lines up a putt on the third green during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a putt for birdie on the third hole during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays a shot during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 11, 2022.

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Golf: Shoprite LPGA Classic

Celine Boutier of France celebrates after winning the Shoprite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey, on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan (R) and Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso are pictured during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 1, 2021, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso hits off the 14th tee during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 1, 2021, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso plays a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 1, 2021, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the second tee during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 1, 2021, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the eighth tee during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 1, 2021, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato smiles at a press conference after grabbing a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato, who started the day in a tie for sixth place, made six birdies against one bogey for a two-round total of 10-under 132. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato bursts into joy after sinking a birdie during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato tees off during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66. (Kyodo)

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Yui Kawamoto of Japan hits from the 13th tee during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Ayako Uehara of Japan hits from the 10th tee during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits from the third tee during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits from the first tee during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits from a bunker on the seventh hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno (L) of Japan reacts after making an eagle on the 18th hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno of Japan makes an eagle putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Hinako Shibuno (L) of Japan reacts after setting up an eagle chance on the par-5 18th hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Oct. 4, 2020, on Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.