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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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Mexico s President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference

Undersecretary for North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco speaks during the monthly security report at a press conference in the National Palace. on December 9, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nissan, Britain's Wayve tie up for autonomous cars

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa (L) and Wayve Technologies Ltd. CEO Alex Kendall pose for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025, after announcing an agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous vehicles, with plans to roll them out in Japan's mass market from fiscal 2027 and later in North America.

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Nissan, Britain's Wayve tie up for autonomous cars

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa (L) and Wayve Technologies Ltd. CEO Alex Kendall pose for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025, after announcing an agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous vehicles, with plans to roll them out in Japan's mass market from fiscal 2027 and later in North America.

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Nissan, Britain's Wayve tie up for autonomous cars

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa (L) and Wayve Technologies Ltd. CEO Alex Kendall show a Nissan prototype car equipped with next-generation driver-assistance technology in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025, after announcing an agreement to jointly develop such vehicles and roll them out in Japan's mass market from fiscal 2027 and later in North America.

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Nissan, Britain's Wayve tie up for autonomous cars

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa announces a partnership with British startup Wayve Technologies Ltd. during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025. The companies agreed to jointly develop next-generation autonomous vehicles, with plans to roll them out in Japan's mass market from fiscal 2027 and later in North America.

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US: Snow Falls in Western North Carolina as Arctic Air Deepens

Light snow was seen in Haywood County in western North Carolina early Monday morning, December 8, as the state braces for more wintry weather with arctic air continuing to move in after a cold first week of December.

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The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, designed by Frank Gehry, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Walt Disney Concert Hall, Architect Frank Gehry, Los Angeles, California, USA

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US: No Injuries, Fire Erupts at Raleigh Convention Center Roof

A natural gas-related fire broke out on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday night, December 1. Seventeen people were inside, but no injuries were reported.

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US: Zeus the Dog in Topeka Enjoys First Snow as Kansas Turns White

In Topeka, Kansas, Zeus the dog enjoys the first snow of the season as snow accumulates across much of the state.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Overnight Snow to Kentucky

Many parts of Kentucky saw overnight snowfall from Monday night, December 1, into Tuesday morning, December 2.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Overnight Snow to Kentucky 2

Many parts of Kentucky saw overnight snowfall from Monday night, December 1, into Tuesday morning, December 2.

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US: Spokane Welcomes December with Snow

Snow arrived in Spokane, Washington at the start of December.

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US: Snow Hits St. Louis, Blanketing Roads

A surprise early-afternoon snowstorm hit St. Louis on Monday, December 1 causing crashes, traffic jams, and school closures. Major incidents included a pile-up on westbound I-270 and heavy congestion across the region. Officials said the snow arrived earlier than forecast, preventing timely road treatment.

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US: Backdoor Cold Front Dumps Heavy Snow on Northwest Montana

A “backdoor cold front” moved through northwest Montana Monday morning, November 24, bringing heavy snow along the Continental Divide and lowering temperatures.

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Canada: City Halls Across Country Mark Palestinian Independence With Flag-Raising 2

Several Canadian cities, including Toronto, raised the Palestinian flag outside city halls on Monday, November 17, to mark the 37th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, following requests from civilian groups commemorating the occasion.

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Cerro del Tepeyac in Mexico City

A wildfire broke out on the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Sierra de Guadalupe, near Avenida Cantera in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, on the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fire, also known locally as "El Gachupín," was reported by residents on social media to affect areas near Martín Carrera and La Villa. Emergency services responded and managed to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the cause to determine whether it was deliberately set.

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US: Pack Fire Burns Nearly 2,000 Acres in Mono County, California

A wildfire in Mono County, California, destroyed more that two dozen structures and burned 1,974 acres near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395. The Pack Fire, which started on November 13, prompted mandatory evacuations in Long Valley and McGee Creek, affecting around 1,800 residents, while nearby communities remained under warnings. As of the evening of November 17, the fire was 83% contained, with 614 firefighters and multiple air tankers deployed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Canada: City Halls Across Country Mark Palestinian Independence With Flag-Raising

Several Canadian cities, including Toronto, raised the Palestinian flag outside city halls on Monday, November 17, to mark the 37th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, following requests from civilian groups commemorating the occasion.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 7

A strong solar flare triggered a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, sending northern lights across much of the U.S. and parts of Canada.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 6

A strong solar flare triggered a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, sending northern lights across much of the U.S. and parts of Canada. The rare display was expected to continue into Wednesday.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 5

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 4

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 3

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 5

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights expected to illuminate skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

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Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 2

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights expected to illuminate skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 4

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 3

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

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A series of ammendment votes occur to pass the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026”

United States Senator John Hoeven (Republican of North Dakota) speaks to reporters before entering the senate chamber to vote, on the 41st day of the government shutdown, outside of the senate chamber, in Washington DC, on November 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A series of ammendment votes occur to pass the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026”

United States Senator John Hoeven (Republican of North Dakota) speaks to reporters before entering the senate chamber to vote, on the 41st day of the government shutdown, outside of the senate chamber, in Washington DC, on November 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Rages in Baltimore’s Remington Neighborhood

A four-alarm fire engulfed a commercial warehouse in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood near 23rd Street and Hampden Avenue on November 7, 2025, sending a massive plume of smoke over the city. The blaze led to the evacuation of 23 nearby residents just 50 feet away, but no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.

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North America Sees Northern Lights Illuminating Night Sky 2

In some regions of Canada and the US, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth.

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US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

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US: Large Fire Erupts in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

Chicago firefighters rushed to a large blaze in a three-story residential building on the 5000 block of Troy Street, near North Park University in the city’s Albany Park neighborhood, shutting down several surrounding streets on Tuesday afternoon, November 4. No injuries were reported.

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) VERSAILLES. CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES. OVERVIEW OF THE PALACE AND THE CITY OF VERSAILLES FROM THE NORTH WEST. IN THE GRAND PARC DE VERSAILLES, DESIGNED AND FURNISHED BY ANDRE LE NOTRE, THE ORDER AND SYMMETRY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FRENCH GARDEN STILL REIGN. THE SURFACE AREA OF THE GARDENS HAS INCREASED FROM 6,600 HECTARES TO 500 TODAY. ON THE RIGHT, THE WATERBEDS AND THE LATONA BASIN. ON THE LEFT, THE GROVE OF THE THREE FOUNTAINS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 8

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 basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 7

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 basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 6

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 basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 5

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 basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 3

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.

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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.

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

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.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 2

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.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 3

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods and Rescues in Florida 2

Flash floods struck parts of Florida on Sunday, October 26, after heavy rainfall, stalling vehicles and prompting rescues.