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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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White Night festival held in Malta

STORY: White Night festival held in Malta DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday night illuminated the capital city of Valletta with vibrant celebrations of the annual Notte Bianca festival, also known as the "White Night." During this enchanting evening, visitors watched a diverse array of performances, all accessible free of charge. Additionally, iconic state places including the office of the prime minister, and museums welcomed the public with open doors for free. Numerous cafes and restaurants extended their operating hours. Notte Bianca is one of Malta's grandest annual cultural extravaganzas, taking place on the first Saturday of every October. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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(231008) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People dance to celebrate Notte Bianca (White Night) in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(231008) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the street during Notte Bianca (White Night) celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-NOTTE BIANCA-CELEBRATION

(231008) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform to celebrate Notte Bianca (White Night) in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(221002) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform on the stage to celebrate Notte Bianca (White Night) in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 1, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(221002) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather in front of a stage to watch performance during Notte Bianca (White Night) celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 1, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(221002) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the street during Notte Bianca (White Night) celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Oct. 1, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Annual art festival Notte Bianca celebrated in Valletta, Malta

STORY: Annual art festival Notte Bianca celebrated in Valletta, Malta DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the event STORYLINE: Thousands of people visited Malta's capital Valletta on Saturday night for this year's Notte Bianca (white night) event, after a hiatus of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notte Bianca is one of Malta's biggest annual arts and culture festivals. For one special night, every first Saturday of October, the Valletta cityscape lights up with a spectacular celebration of the arts that is open to the public for free. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)