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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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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.

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

OSAKA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Actor Seishiro Kato (C) attends an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014. (Kyodo)

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) attends an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) poses for photos in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka with people dressed as characters from the series during a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the attraction's opening on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo

STORY: Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter opened to the public on Friday, enabling visitors to explore the behind-the-scenes production of the Harry Potter movies as well as delight themselves with interactive magical experiences. The studio, built on the former Toshimaen site in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world and the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia. At the opening ceremony, British actor Thomas Andrew Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy, on behalf of the cast of the series, expressed his appreciation for "how much attention to detail that has gone into making this fabulous new home for the wizarding world." The second attraction of its kind in the world after London features not only iconic film sets, such as Diagon Alley and Forbidden For

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15.

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area based on the hit book and movie series, which opened the same day at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan.

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - People await the opening of Universal Studios Japan in front of its gate in Osaka, western Japan, early in the morning on July 15, 2014. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area based on the hit book and movie series, opened the same day at the theme park.

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter book and movie series exchange high fives on the opening day of Universal Studios Japan's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in Osaka, western Japan, on July 15, 2014.

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 15, 2014, shows the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area based on the hit book and movie series, which opened the same day at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at USJ

OSAKA, Japan - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area reproducing the world of Harry Potter stories at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is seen on July 15, 2014, the opening day of the new section.

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at USJ

OSAKA, Japan - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area reproducing the world of Harry Potter stories at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is seen on July 15, 2014, the opening day of the new section.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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Waiting through night for opening of Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan, wait through the night for the opening of the new attraction "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at midnight on July 14, 2014.

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USJ's Harry Potter section previewed before opening

OSAKA, Japan - Selected visitors attend a preview event of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area with attractions reproducing the world of the Harry Potter stories, at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka City on June 30, 2014, before its opening on July 15.

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USJ's Harry Potter section previewed before opening

OSAKA, Japan - Children walk in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area with attractions reproducing the world of the Harry Potter stories, at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka City on June 30, 2014, during a preview event before its opening on July 15.

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Universal Studios Hollywood attracts tourists with holiday festivities

STORY: Universal Studios Hollywood attracts tourists with holiday festivities DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of holiday decoration and activities in Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles STORYLINE: Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, in the western U.S. state of California, is presenting a variety of holiday activities to attract tourists. The holiday activities include fan favorites "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and "Grinchmas," and other festivities. "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" brings the spirit of the holiday season to the village of Hogsmead, an all-wizarding village in Harry Potter. The village is transformed with festive decor and merriment. Visitors can savor hot butterbeer while enjoying a capella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir. In the section of "Grinchmas," located in the heart of the theme park, a topsy-turvy 65 foot-tall Christmas tree is decorate

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USJ celebrates 1st anniversary of Harry Potter area

Universal Studios Japan celebrates the first anniversary of its opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular area reproducing the world from the Harry Potter stories, in Osaka on July 15, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ celebrates 1st anniversary of Harry Potter area

Universal Studios Japan celebrates the first anniversary of its opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular area reproducing the world from the Harry Potter stories, in Osaka on July 15, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ celebrates 1st anniversary of Harry Potter area

Universal Studios Japan celebrates the first anniversary of its opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular area reproducing the world from the Harry Potter stories, in Osaka on July 15, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ celebrates 1st anniversary of Harry Potter area

Universal Studios Japan celebrates the first anniversary of its opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular area reproducing the world from the Harry Potter stories, in Osaka on July 15, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - People await the opening of Universal Studios Japan in front of its gate in Osaka, western Japan, early in the morning on July 15, 2014. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area based on the hit book and movie series, opened the same day at the theme park. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter book and movie series exchange high fives on the opening day of Universal Studios Japan's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in Osaka, western Japan, on July 15, 2014. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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Waiting through night for opening of Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan, wait through the night for the opening of the new attraction "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at midnight on July 14, 2014. (Kyodo)

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USJ's Harry Potter section previewed before opening

OSAKA, Japan - Children walk in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area with attractions reproducing the world of the Harry Potter stories, at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka City on June 30, 2014, during a preview event before its opening on July 15. (Kyodo)

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Christmas illuminations at Universal Studios Japan

Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios Japan is illuminated with projection mapping in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2019, as part of the theme park's Christmas decorations. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area will hold Christmas events through Feb. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Christmas illuminations at Universal Studios Japan

Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios Japan is illuminated with projection mapping in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2019, as part of the theme park's Christmas decorations. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area will hold Christmas events through Feb. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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5th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Photo taken at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on March 18, 2019, shows the park's Hogwarts Castle illuminated two days before the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo