US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Thursday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

China: Two Cats Join Owner for Treadmill Workout

A video from Hubei, central China, dated July 25, 2026, shows two cats joining their owner's home treadmill workout. A tabby cat jumped on first and moved along with the machine, then a black cat followed. The owner and both cats ended up exercising together, amusing online viewers who joked the cats seemed more disciplined than people.

US: Widemouth 2 Fire Burns 84,000 Acres and Remains Uncontained

The lightning-caused Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah, grew to more than 84,000 acres and remained at zero percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting evacuation orders for Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow as crews worked to protect structures and infrastructure.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 4

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

US: Potawatomi Hotel Casino Evacuated After Roof Fire Sends Black Smoke Into Sky

Potawatomi Hotel Casino in Milwaukee was evacuated on Monday, April 6, after a fire broke out in the HVAC system on the roof of the casino building, sending a massive plume of black smoke into the sky. The fire was brought under control with no injuries reported, and the casino reopened to the public at 6 p.m.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists are seen in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists carry their luggage on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Helsinki

Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists take pictures in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Snowfall of The Season Over the Pyrenees

First Snowfall of The Season Over the Pyrenees

Handout photo dated on November 9, 2025 shows The Pyrenees are an important ecological corridor stretching between France and Spain, connecting Atlantic and Mediterranean ecosystems across a rugged mountain landscape. The mountain range supports high-altitude grasslands, ancient forests, and glacial valleys, providing habitat for endemic species. The arrival of snow marks the beginning of the alpine winter and plays a key role in regional water storage. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 9 November 2025, shows fresh snowfall above 1,900 metres, while lower elevations remain in shades of green and brown. This snowfall followed an Atlantic front, which brought up to 12 cm of snow and more than 40 l/m² of rain to parts of Spain. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 9

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 6

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 5

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.