US: Four-Alarm Fire Erupts at Bagel and Ice Shops in Franklin Square, New York

A four-alarm fire erupted Sunday, November 23, at a building in Franklin Square, New York, housing Ralph’s Italian Ices and 529 Bagels. The blaze began in the basement and caused heavy damage. No injuries were reported.

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). THE FOOD COURT GROCERY STORE, IN THE BASEMENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). THE FOOD COURT GROCERY STORE, IN THE BASEMENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). THE FOOD COURT GROCERY STORE, IN THE BASEMENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). BASEMENT ACCESS ESCALATORS Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). BASEMENT ACCESS ESCALATORS Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). BASEMENT ACCESS ESCALATORS Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

Illustration - Galeries Lafayette - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, CHAMPS-ELYSEES AVENUE (LAYOUT: BJARKE INGELS AND BIG AGENCY). BASEMENT ACCESS ESCALATORS Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Possible Tornado Reported in Orange Beach, Alabama

A possible tornado was reported in Orange Beach, Alabama on Sunday, October 26, as tornado-warned storms tore through the region.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

Anime-themed Wall Paintings in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2025 - The anime-themed wall paintings on both sides of the long corridor on the basement floor of Baisheng Pedestrian Street Square on Chaoyang Road in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on August 20, 2025.

US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods in Mid-Atlantic

Slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rains to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, including New York City, on Monday, July 14. Residents in NYC basement apartments were told to be ready to leave. New Jersey’s Governor Philip D. Murphy declared a state of emergency as flash flooding hit the Northeast.

US: Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Flooding Across New York City Area

Slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rains to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, including New York City, on Monday, July 14. Residents in NYC basement apartments were told to be ready to leave. Flights were disrupted, subway and other train services were experiencing suspensions and severe delays due to flooding. This video shows heavy rainfall and flooding on highway in North Hills on Long Island.

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican of South Carolina) speaks to reporters

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican of South Carolina) speaks to reporters

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican of South Carolina), speaks to reporters after a vote, in the Senate Subway basement, in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Fire Erupts in Basement of Midtown French Restaurant, Smoke Billows Over NYC

A fire broke out in the basement of La Grande Boucherie, a French restaurant located at 53rd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues in Midtown, New York City, on Tuesday, May 27, sending massive plumes of smoke billowing through central Manhattan. There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Civil protection network

Civil protection network

20.05.2025, Tallinn. Representatives of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius gathered in a shelter in a basement of an apartment building to discuss how the capitals of the Baltic states are working to ensure the safety of their residents. Tallinn is preparing to launch a new support measure aimed at increasing the crisis resilience of apartment associations. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Joni Ernst (Republican of Iowa) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Joni Ernst (Republican of Iowa) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Joni Ernst (Republican of Iowa) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Ron Johnson (Republican of Wisconsin) speaks with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Ron Johnson (Republican of Wisconsin) speaks with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Patty Murray (Democrat of Washington) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator John Neely Kennedy (Republican of Louisiana) speaks with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Patty Murray (Democrat of Washington) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Rand Paul, MD (Republican of Kentucky) speaks with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Rand Paul, MD (Republican of Kentucky) speaks with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat of New York) speaks with reporters as she walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

US Senators Speak to Reporters in the US Capitol

United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey) jokes with reporters as he walks to the US Senate Chamber in the US Capitol for the first of many US Senate votes, in the basement of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Creates Snow Wall In Corner Brook, New Foundland

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to parts of Newfoundland on Friday, February 14, continuing through Saturday. This video shows a snow wall right outside a basement door in the Curling neighborhood of Corner Brook on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.