US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Photo taken Aug. 12, 2024, from Dandong, a Chinese border city near the Yalu River, shows vessels used for recovery work following heavy rain in July being transported by trucks in Uiji County on the North Korean side.

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Photo taken Aug. 12, 2024, from Dandong, a Chinese border city near the Yalu River, shows construction equipment and a vessel used for recovery work following heavy rain in July in Uiji County on the North Korean side.

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Aftermath of heavy rain in N. Korea

Photo taken Aug. 12, 2024, from Dandong, a Chinese border city near the Yalu River, shows people walking around temporary tents set up on an agricultural field in Uiji County on the North Korean side for recovery work following heavy rain in July.