US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

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 14

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: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 4

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Jesse Eisenberg, Susanne Wuest, Lucas Schmidt, Laeni Geiseler, Hanna Heckt, Mascha Schilinski, Lena Urzendowsky, Maren Schmitt, guests, Louise Peters, Fabian Gamper and Martin Rother attend the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Jesse Eisenberg, Susanne Wuest, Lucas Schmidt, Laeni Geiseler, Hanna Heckt, Mascha Schilinski, Lena Urzendowsky, Maren Schmitt, guests, Louise Peters, Fabian Gamper and Martin Rother attend the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation In Conyers, Georgia 5

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia Sunday morning, September 29, sending a huge plume of smoke in the air. The fire prompted orders for nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.

Germans beat Finns in team jumping

Germans beat Finns in team jumping

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - German jumpers (from L to R) Martin Schmitt, Sven Hannawald, Michael Uhrmann and Stephan Hocke pose after winning the gold medal by defeating Finland in the closest team event in Olympic history.

Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

Schmitt wins Hakuba World Cup ski jump, Kasai 4th

Schmitt wins Hakuba World Cup ski jump, Kasai 4th

HAKUBA, Japan - Germany's Martin Schmitt sails to the longest leap of 13.5 meters on Jan. 24 in the World Cup ski jumping meet at the K-120 hill in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture.

Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

Germans beat Finns in team jumping

Germans beat Finns in team jumping

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - German jumpers (from L to R) Martin Schmitt, Sven Hannawald, Michael Uhrmann and Stephan Hocke pose after winning the gold medal by defeating Finland in the closest team event in Olympic history.

Schmitt wins Hakuba World Cup ski jump, Kasai 4th

Schmitt wins Hakuba World Cup ski jump, Kasai 4th

HAKUBA, Japan - Germany's Martin Schmitt sails to the longest leap of 13.5 meters on Jan. 24 in the World Cup ski jumping meet at the K-120 hill in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture.

Schmitt soars to 7th World Cup win of season+

Schmitt soars to 7th World Cup win of season+

SAPPORO, Japan - Defending World Cup champion Martin Schmitt of Germany continues his hot streak on Jan. 22 in Sapporo, northern Japan, as he wins the Sapporo ski jumping meet for his seventh victory on this season's World Cup circuit. Schmitt, second after a 125.5-meter leap on his first attempt, secured his third consecutive victory with the longest second-round jump of 118 meters in a swirling wind on the K-120 Okurayama hill, site of the 1972 Sapporo large hill competition.