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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Strong Wind, Knocking Down Trees in New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Intense Lightning to New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 2

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 3

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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Nippon Steel's new hot strip mill line

Nippon Steel's new hot strip mill line

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows a hot strip mill line newly completed at Nippon Steel Corp.'s Nagoya Works in Tokai in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi. The next-generation mill is designed to meet the growing need for high-grade steel sheets for electric vehicles.

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Nippon Steel's new hot strip mills

Nippon Steel's new hot strip mills

Nippon Steel Corp. President Tadashi Imai speaks during a completion ceremony for the company's new hot strip mill line on Aug. 6, 2026, at its Nagoya Works in Tokai in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi.

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Nippon Steel's new hot strip mills

Nippon Steel's new hot strip mills

Nippon Steel Corp. President Tadashi Imai speaks during a completion ceremony for the company's new hot strip mill line on Aug. 6, 2026, at its Nagoya Works in Tokai in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Football: J-League kickoff event

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues. (Kyodo)

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US: Gann Fire Burns Homes, Forces Evacuations in Calaveras County, California

California's Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned 9,363 acres with 10% containment as of August 5, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,400 residents.

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US: Little Giant Fire Grows to Nearly 60,000 Acres in Washington Forest 3

The Little Giant Fire, sparked by lightning on July 15 in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, grew to an estimated 59,345 acres with no containment as of Tuesday, August 4. Gusty winds under a Red Flag Warning drove rapid spread, sparking a new spot fire and prompting additional evacuations. Smoke from the blaze also triggered an Air Quality Alert across multiple counties.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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US: American Dream Mall Evacuates After Power Failure 3

A power outage struck the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, August 3, stalling some amusement rides and prompting evacuations. The outage was caused by an issue with equipment internal to American Dream's electrical system. This video shows closed stores and shoppers walking down a stopped escalator during the outage.

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US: American Dream Mall Evacuates After Power Failure

A power outage struck the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, August 3, stalling some amusement rides and prompting evacuations. The outage was caused by an issue with equipment internal to American Dream's electrical system.

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US: American Dream Mall Evacuates After Power Failure 2

A power outage struck the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, August 3, stalling some amusement rides and prompting evacuations. The outage was caused by an issue with equipment internal to American Dream's electrical system. The first clip shows the mall during the power outage, while the second clip shows the situation at the water park.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

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Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

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Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

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Selection for next U.N. chief

Selection for next U.N. chief

Photo taken on April 22, 2026, shows U.N. Conference on Trade and Development Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan speaking to reporters at the United Nations' headquarters in New York. The former Costa Rican vice president topped the first round of poll to select the next U.N. secretary general.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches Jazz Chisholm in a rundown during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches Jazz Chisholm in a rundown during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (5) of the Chicago White Sox is intentionally walked in the 11th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox heads to first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 30, 2026.

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Dollar plunges to upper 157 yen

Dollar plunges to upper 157 yen

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the U.S. dollar plunging to the upper 157 yen zone in New York trading hours on July 30, 2026.

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US: Heavy Rain and Hail Trigger Flash Flooding Across New Jersey 2

Parts of New Jersey were battered by heavy rain, lightning and hail Monday night, July 27, triggering flash floods, fires and widespread weather-related disruptions, and many cars stalled out in low-lying areas. Flooding continued into Tuesday.

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Japanese-made components found in Russian cruise missile

Japanese-made components found in Russian cruise missile

Photo taken in Kyiv on July 29, 2026, shows wreckage of a new Russian S8000 Banderol cruise missile that was used to attack Ukraine. Ukraine said the same day that foreign-made components, including those manufactured by a Japanese company in May 2021, have been found in a Russian missile.

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Japanese-made components found in Russian cruise missile

Japanese-made components found in Russian cruise missile

Photo taken in Kyiv on July 29, 2026, shows wreckage of a new Russian S8000 Banderol cruise missile that was used to attack Ukraine. Ukraine said the same day that foreign-made components, including those manufactured by a Japanese company in May 2021, have been found in a Russian missile.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches a line drive hit by Jazz Chisholm of the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches a line drive hit by Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches a line drive hit by Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on July 29, 2026.

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US: Heavy Rain and Hail Trigger Flash Flooding Across New Jersey

Parts of New Jersey were battered by heavy rain, lightning and hail Monday night, July 27, triggering flash floods, fires and widespread weather-related disruptions, as many cars stalled out in low-lying areas.

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US: Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain to New Jersey

Intense summer storms brought heavy rain to New Jersey on Tuesday, July 28, causing flash flooding across of the state.

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