US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Trigger Rare Flash Flood Emergency in Pennsylvania

Severe thunderstorms swept across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several areas, including the Philadelphia region. Shortly before 11 p.m., the National Weather Service office in State College issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency for northern Lancaster County and parts of Lebanon County, citing the threat of life-threatening flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

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.

LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-HELICOPTER CRASH-MOURNING

LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-HELICOPTER CRASH-MOURNING

(240522) -- BEIRUT, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a poster mourning for Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi in Beirut, Lebanon. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some members of his accompanying team, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were confirmed dead Monday morning as the wreckage of the helicopter carrying them was found following its crash in bad weather on Sunday near Varzaqan County, some 670 km away from Tehran. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-HELICOPTER CRASH-MOURNING

LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-HELICOPTER CRASH-MOURNING

(240522) -- BEIRUT, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a poster mourning for Iran's late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beirut, Lebanon. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some members of his accompanying team, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were confirmed dead Monday morning as the wreckage of the helicopter carrying them was found following its crash in bad weather on Sunday near Varzaqan County, some 670 km away from Tehran. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

Bsous Silk Museum keeps Lebanon's history of sericulture

STORY: Bsous Silk Museum keeps Lebanon's history of sericulture DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bsous Silk Museum and visitors STORYLINE: Located in the village of Bsous of Aley County in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. Its structure was originally built by the Fayad family and operated as a silk factory between 1901 and 1954. It was restored by its owners, George and Alexandra Asseily who bought the property in 1973, and has been serving as a museum since 2001. Part of the silk museum's permanent collection includes live silkworms. The museum also regularly puts on annual exhibitions under different themes, showcasing silk culture from around the world. Past exhibitions have spotlighted the silk industry in China, India, Vietnam, Italy and France. The museum is open from May to October. Silk production was for one period the pillar of the Lebanese economy, accounting for 62 percen

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2023 shows a corner of the boutique of the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2023 shows looms displayed in the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silk and cocoons are displayed in the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon, May 17, 2023. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

LEBANON-BSOUS-SILK MUSEUM

(230518) -- BSOUS, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local students visit the Silk Museum in the village of Bsous, Aley County, Lebanon, May 17, 2023. Located in the village of Bsous, Bsous Silk Museum is the only one of its kind in Lebanon. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)