US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

US: Burdoin Fire in Washington Grows to 8,700 Acres, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Burdoin Fire broke out on Friday, July 18, in Klickitat County, Washington. By Sunday, it had burned around 8,700 acres and was 0% contained. One firefighter was injured, and nearly 90 structures were damaged. Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations were issued for Lyle and High Prairie.

US: Rowena Fire Forces Evacuations in Oregon, Emergency Act Issued 2

The Rowena Fire, a growing wildfire burning in Wasco County, Oregon, near the Columbia River Gorge and the border with Washington, destroyed multiple homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate while thousands were under evacuation advisories and warnings. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an Emergency Conflagration Act on Wednesday, June 11.

US: Destructive Winds Fuel Oklahoma Wildfires, Causing Widespread Damage

Destructive high winds swept across Oklahoma on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust, fueling wildfires and causing multiple deaths in vehicle crashes and pile-ups. Hundreds of homes and structures were destroyed and at least 170,000 acres were burned after wildfires broke out in the state, prompting evacuations amid extreme fire weather conditions through the weekend.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

Japan Highway head denies hiding alleged negative net worth

Japan Highway head denies hiding alleged negative net worth

TOKYO, Japan - Haruho Fujii, president of the state-run Japan Highway Public Corp. (JH), responds to questions July 14 at a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Audit and Oversight of Administration. He denied allegations that JH hid financial statements that purportedly testified to the entity's negative net worth of 617.5 billion yen.

Gas prices hit record highs in Los Angeles, U.S.

STORY: Gas prices hit record highs in Los Angeles, U.S. DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic on Los Angeles highway 2. various of price boards 3. various of gas stations in Los Angeles 4. various of vehicles refueling STORYLINE: Gasoline prices hit record highs on Monday in Los Angeles, in the western U.S. state of California, and the prices in neighboring counties including Riverside and Orange also set new records the same day or over the weekend. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose seven-tenths of a cent to a record of 6.466 U.S. dollars Monday, topping the previous high of 6.462 dollars set on June 14, according to the AAA website. The average price was 62.6 cents more than one week ago, 1.202 dollars higher than one month ago and 2.05 dollars greater than one year ago. Riverside County set a record at 6.332 dollars overnight, and Orange County broke its record on Satu

Montenegro opens Chinese-built highway section on Statehood Day

STORY: Montenegro opens Chinese-built highway section on Statehood Day DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Podgorica CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister 3. various of the highway 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Montenegrin): ERVIN IBRAHIMOVIC, Deputy Prime Minister STORYLINE: A Chinese-built highway section opened in Montenegro Wednesday, the country's Statehood Day. The opening ceremony was held along with the Statehood Day celebration with a firework near the capital of Podgorica. High-level state officials and hundreds of spectators attended the ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister "This investment will undoubtedly open up new directions of development and give the strongest impetus to the domestic economy... The highway is the beginning of the permanent connection of Montenegro with the world. The hills of the Montenegrin karst will unite with the fertile plain, the capital city with the no

Japan Highway head denies hiding alleged negative net worth

Japan Highway head denies hiding alleged negative net worth

TOKYO, Japan - Haruho Fujii, president of the state-run Japan Highway Public Corp. (JH), responds to questions July 14 at a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Audit and Oversight of Administration. He denied allegations that JH hid financial statements that purportedly testified to the entity's negative net worth of 617.5 billion yen. (Kyodo)