US: Hail Storm Causes Damage, Over 10,000 Power Outages in Springfield, MO

A severe hailstorm struck Springfield, MO on April 28, bringing baseball-sized hail that caused over 10,000 power outages, damaged hundreds of vehicles at the airport, and forced multiple businesses to close.

US: Parade Celebrating OKC Thunder’s NBA Championship 2

After winning the NBA championship, a parade was held to celebrate Oklahoma City Thunder’s victory on Tuesday, June 24. It began in Midtown and ended at Paycom Center and Scissortail Park.

US: Waterspout Spotted Over Potomac River, Maryland

A waterspout was spotted over Potomac River, Maryland on Friday, May 30.

Exhibitions on "go for broke" WWII Japanese-American soldiers

Exhibitions on "go for broke" WWII Japanese-American soldiers

Retired U.S. Army general and former Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki makes a speech near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 18, 2024, after the National Veterans Network and the U.S. National Army Museum announced a plan to hold roving exhibitions across the United States from 2026 on second-generation Japanese-American soldiers who fought on most dangerous fronts in Europe during World War II after they were classified by the U.S. government as enemy aliens to prove their loyalty to the nation.

Exhibitions on "go for broke" WWII Japanese-American soldiers

Exhibitions on "go for broke" WWII Japanese-American soldiers

Retired U.S. Army general and former Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki makes a speech near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 18, 2024, after the National Veterans Network and the U.S. National Army Museum announced a plan to hold roving exhibitions across the United States from 2026 on second-generation Japanese-American soldiers who fought on most dangerous fronts in Europe during World War II after they were classified by the U.S. government as enemy aliens to prove their loyalty to the nation. ==Kyodo

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 6

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.