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Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country 2

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu (C) who won the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event waves at audiences on the podium with China's Yang Yang who won the bronze medal and China's Wang Meng (far right) who won the silver at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25.

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu skates in celebration after winning the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25.

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea (C), who won the gold in the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event, waves the country's flag at the Palavela at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18. At left is compatriot and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung and at right is S. Korean speed skater Byun Chun Sa.

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - (From L to R) Bronze medalist Wang Meng of China, gold medalist Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea, and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung of S. Korea wave during an award ceremony for the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18.

Kamino loses balance after start in women's 500m short track

Kamino loses balance after start in women's 500m short track

TURIN, Italy - Japan's Yuka Kamino (back) loses her balance in the women's 500-meter short track event and failed to book a semifinal berth at the Palavela track at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 15. In front is South Korean Jin Sun Yu.

(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-DELEGATES-INTERVIEW (CN)

(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-DELEGATES-INTERVIEW (CN)

(221016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Delegates to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Jiang Lijuan, Sun Jinlong and Yu Ruofei (from L to R), attend an interview at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2022. The CPC will open its 20th national congress on Sunday. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu skates in celebration after winning the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu (C) who won the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event waves at audiences on the podium with China's Yang Yang who won the bronze medal and China's Wang Meng (far right) who won the silver at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea (C), who won the gold in the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event, waves the country's flag at the Palavela at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18. At left is compatriot and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung and at right is S. Korean speed skater Byun Chun Sa. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - (From L to R) Bronze medalist Wang Meng of China, gold medalist Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea, and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung of S. Korea wave during an award ceremony for the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18. (Kyodo)

Kamino loses balance after start in women's 500m short track

Kamino loses balance after start in women's 500m short track

TURIN, Italy - Japan's Yuka Kamino (back) loses her balance in the women's 500-meter short track event and failed to book a semifinal berth at the Palavela track at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 15. In front is South Korean Jin Sun Yu. (Kyodo)