US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 2

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 6

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video captures a family trapped at their house amidst severe flooding.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country 2

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

2 S. Korean residents of Japan acquitted of espionage

2 S. Korean residents of Japan acquitted of espionage

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Jong Sa (L) and Yu Song Sam hold bouquets presented by friends in Seoul on Sept. 23, 2011, after the Seoul High Court acquitted the two South Korean residents of Japan, who had been detained for two years, of working as North Korean spies in the 1970s.

2 S. Korean residents of Japan acquitted of espionage

2 S. Korean residents of Japan acquitted of espionage

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Jong Sa (L) and Yu Song Sam hold bouquets presented by friends in Seoul on Sept. 23, 2011, after the Seoul High Court acquitted the two South Korean residents of Japan, who had been detained for two years, of working as North Korean spies in the 1970s. (Kyodo)