US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

COUNTY GOVERNORS MEET THE ROYAL FAMILY

STOCKHOLM 20260115 King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip meet with county governors at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

PEOPLE AND DEFENSE 2026

PEOPLE AND DEFENSE 2026

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria are received by County Governor Helena Höij, Jan-Olof Jacke, Chairman of Folk och Försvar, and Maud Holma von Heijne, Secretary General of Folk och Försvar, at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference at the Högfjällshotellet in Sälen, Sweden, January 11, 2026.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

PEOPLE AND DEFENSE 2026

PEOPLE AND DEFENSE 2026

Crown Princess Victoria and King Carl Gustaf are received by County Governor Helena Höij, Jan-Olof Jacke, Chairman of Folk och Försvar, and Maud Holma von Heijne, Secretary General of Folk och Försvar, at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference at the Högfjällshotellet in Sälen, Sweden, January 11, 2026.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 3

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding across the region. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years, turning Snoqualmie Falls into a powerful, overflowing torrent.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 2

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 3

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9. This video shows the overflowing Snoqualmie Falls on the Snoqualmie River in Washington.

US: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Western Washington

Severe thunderstorms moved through western Washington on Sunday, October 12, bringing lightning and hail to parts of the area.

China: Giant Cobra Found Hiding Under Car in Medog County, Tibet Autonomous Region

A nearly 4-meter-long king cobra was found hiding under a car in Medog County, Tibet Autonomous Region, on July 4. The video shows firefighters safely removing the snake.

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

KIRUNA CHURCH RELOCATION

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf shares the first cup of church coffee with Lotta Finstorp, Governor of Norrbotten County, and Jan Moström, CEO of LKAB, following a tent service marking the relocation of Kiruna Church, which is being moved five kilometers to the new city center in Kiruna, Sweden, on August 20, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080"

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

Västerbotten County Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson presents the gift from the province of Västerbotten to the parents Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip at Princess Ines' christening at Drottningholm on 13 June 2025. King Carl Gustaf on the right.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

Västerbotten County Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson presents the gift from the province of Västerbotten to the parents Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip at Princess Ines' christening at Drottningholm on 13 June 2025. King Carl Gustaf on the right.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

PRINCESS INES BAPTISM

Västerbotten County Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson presents the gift from the province of Västerbotten to the parents Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip at Princess Ines' christening at Drottningholm on 13 June 2025. King Carl Gustaf on the right.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NYBRO 20250606King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visit the National Glassblowing School in Pukeberg in Nybro on National Day, together with municipal councilor Tobias Fagergård and county governor Allan Widman and his wife Helen Widman.Photo: Suvad Mrkonjic / TT / Code 11408

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NYBRO 20250606King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visit the National Glassblowing School in Pukeberg in Nybro on National Day, together with municipal councilor Tobias Fagergård and county governor Allan Widman and his wife Helen Widman.Photo: Suvad Mrkonjic / TT / Code 11408

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NYBRO 20250606King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia meets with student Julia Ekberg as they visit the National Glassblowing School in Pukeberg in Nybro on National Day, together with municipal councilor Tobias Fagergård and county governor Allan Widman and his wife Helen Widman.Photo: Suvad Mrkonjic / TT / Code 11408

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NATIONAL DAY 2025 ROYAL COUPLE VISITS GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

NYBRO 20250606King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visit the National Glassblowing School in Pukeberg in Nybro on National Day, together with municipal councilor Tobias Fagergård and county governor Allan Widman and his wife Helen Widman.Photo: Suvad Mrkonjic / TT / Code 11408

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

BORGHOLM 20250510King Carl Gustaf inaugurated this year's exhibitions at Solliden Palace on Öland on Saturday, May 10, which included the nature photography exhibition "Cocky- Birds with attitude" by nature photographer Brutus Östling . The Governor of Kalmar County Allan Widman and his wife Helen accompanied the King to the exhibition.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

BORGHOLM 20250510King Carl Gustaf inaugurated this year's exhibitions at Solliden Palace on Öland on Saturday, May 10, which included the nature photography exhibition "Cocky- Birds with attitude" by nature photographer Brutus Östling . The Governor of Kalmar County Allan Widman and his wife Helen accompanied the King to the exhibition.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

BORGHOLM 20250510King Carl Gustaf inaugurated this year's exhibitions at Solliden Palace on Öland on Saturday, May 10, which included the nature photography exhibition "Cocky- Birds with attitude" by nature photographer Brutus Östling . The Governor of Kalmar County Allan Widman and his wife Helen accompanied the King to the exhibition.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

BORGHOLM 20250510King Carl Gustaf inaugurated this year's exhibitions at Solliden Palace on Öland on Saturday, May 10, which included the nature photography exhibition "Cocky- Birds with attitude" by nature photographer Brutus Östling . The Governor of Kalmar County Allan Widman and his wife Helen accompanied the King to the exhibition.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

KING EXHIBITION SOLLIDEN

BORGHOLM 20250510King Carl Gustaf inaugurated this year's exhibitions at Solliden Palace on Öland on Saturday, May 10, which included the nature photography exhibition "Cocky- Birds with attitude" by nature photographer Brutus Östling . The Governor of Kalmar County Allan Widman and his wife Helen accompanied the King to the exhibition.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

US: Hail Falls in Bellevue, Washington

Parts of Washington state saw hail on Tuesday, April 8. This video shows hail in Bellevue, King County.

US: Miami Under Water as Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall hit southern Florida on Sunday, March 30, causing flash flooding in Miami and the surrounding area, prompting authorities to issue weather warnings for the region.

US: Big Snowflakes Fall in North Bend, Washington

Big snowflakes fell in North Bend, Washington, outskirts of the Seattle metropolitan area on Monday, March 17.

US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 3

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.