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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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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: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

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 shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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Webb Reveals Sombrero Galaxy's Hidden Details

Handout photo dated November 25, 2024 shows NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), resolving the clumpy nature of the dust along the galaxy’s outer ring. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures the Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) in stunning mid-infrared detail. This oblong galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wide-brimmed hat, reveals intricate clumps of dust along its outer ring, illuminated in shades of blue and white. Speckles of stars scatter its inner disk, while distant galaxies dot the black cosmic canvas in the background. The new image, taken with Webb's MIRI instrument, offers unprecedented insight into the galaxy’s structure and the faint traces of young star-forming regions. November 25, 2024. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Webb Reveals Sombrero Galaxy's Hidden Details

Handout photo dated November 25, 2024 shows the view of the famous Sombrero Galaxy in mid-infrared light (top) and visible light (bottom). The James Webb Space Telescope’s MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) reveals the smooth inner disk of the galaxy, while the Hubble Space Telescope’s visible-light image shows the large and extended glow of the central bulge of stars. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures the Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) in stunning mid-infrared detail. This oblong galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wide-brimmed hat, reveals intricate clumps of dust along its outer ring, illuminated in shades of blue and white. Speckles of stars scatter its inner disk, while distant galaxies dot the black cosmic canvas in the background. The new image, taken with Webb's MIRI instrument, offers unprecedented insight into the galaxy’s structure and the faint traces of young star-forming regions. November 25, 2024. Photo by NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

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Smartfilms Cellphone Cinema Festival Celebrity Headshots

[EDITOR'S NOTE: IMAGE PROCESSED IN BLACK AND WHITE AS ALTERNATIVE] Film producer Robin Jonas producer of films such as Pulp Fiction and Django including others poses during a photoshoot in the press room of the SMARTFILMS cinema festival in Bogota, Colombia, September 27, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smartfilms Cellphone Cinema Festival Celebrity Headshots

[EDITOR'S NOTE: IMAGE PROCESSED IN BLACK AND WHITE AS ALTERNATIVE] Ramiro Navarro co-producer of My Penguin Friend poses during a photoshoot in the press room of the SMARTFILMS cinema festival in Bogota, Colombia, September 27, 2024. Photo by: Mapu H./Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smartfilms Cellphone Cinema Festival Celebrity Headshots

[EDITOR'S NOTE: IMAGE PROCESSED IN BLACK AND WHITE AS ALTERNATIVE] Spanish actor Roberto Enriquez, protagonist of the TV series 'Vis a Vis' poses during a photoshoot in the press room of the SMARTFILMS cinema festival in Bogota, Colombia, September 27, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smartfilms Cellphone Cinema Festival Celebrity Headshots

[EDITOR'S NOTE: IMAGE PROCESSED IN BLACK AND WHITE AS ALTERNATIVE] Spanish actor Roberto Enriquez, protagonist of the TV series 'Vis a Vis' poses during a photoshoot in Bogota, Colombia, September 27, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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BMF Season 3 - LA

Da'Vinchi, Michole Briana White, Lil Meech and Kelly Hu arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of STARZ' 'BMF' (Black Mafia Family) Season 3 held at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BMF Season 3 - LA

Michole Briana White and Christopher B. Duncan arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of STARZ' 'BMF' (Black Mafia Family) Season 3 held at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BMF Season 3 - LA

Michole Briana White and Christopher B. Duncan arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of STARZ' 'BMF' (Black Mafia Family) Season 3 held at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BMF Season 3 - LA

Michole Briana White and Christopher B. Duncan arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of STARZ' 'BMF' (Black Mafia Family) Season 3 held at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BMF Season 3 - LA

Michole Briana White and Christopher B. Duncan arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of STARZ' 'BMF' (Black Mafia Family) Season 3 held at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing nested image in traditional Chinese style

STORY: Amazing nested image in traditional Chinese style DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of nested image STORYLINE: A freelance illustrator in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has created a nested image to show the charm of traditional Chinese costumes. Tang Haiyan spent 21 days creating the digital painting. Black and white lines were mainly used to show the 21 characters in different shapes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yinchuan, China. (XHTV)

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Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch - Florida

In this black and white infrared image, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with BoeingâÂÂs CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. BoeingâÂÂs Orbital Flight Test-2 will be StarlinerâÂÂs second uncrewed flight test and will dock to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, currently targeted for launch at 1:20 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 3, will serve as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities. Mandatory Credit: Joel Kowsky / NASA via CNP

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Cars (2006)

Flo, Fillmore, Sarge & Ramone Characters: Flo,Fillmore,Sarge & Ramone Film: Cars (2006) Director: John Lasseter 09 June 2006 THIS IMAGE APPROVED FOR FULL COLOR USE ONLY. THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN BLACK AND WHITE. L-R: Flow, Bully, Sarge und Ramone genie?en den Abend in Flo's V-8 Caf

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Cars (2006)

Ramone, Fillmore & Sarge Characters: Ramone,Fillmore & Sarge Film: Cars (2006) Director: John Lasseter 09 June 2006 THIS IMAGE APPROVED FOR FULL COLOR USE ONLY. THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN BLACK AND WHITE. RAMONE (li) tuckert ins Parkhaus und genie?t mit BULLY (Mitte) und SARGE (re) die Umgebung. Date: 09 June 2006

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Cars (2006)

Lightning Mcqueen & Sally Carrera Characters: Lightning McQueen & Sally Carrera Film: Cars (2006) Director: John Lasseter 09 June 2006 THIS IMAGE APPROVED FOR FULL COLOR USE ONLY. THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN BLACK AND WHITE. McQueen und Sally sagen sich 'Gute Nacht'. Date: 09 June 2006

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Spider-Man 3 Use of the image MUST be accompanied with the

Spider-Man 3 Use of the image MUST be accompanied with the following caption. The caption confirms that Spider-Man is wearing a black suit so it is understood that this is NOT a black and white photograph: You may think you're looking at a black and white photo. Look closely, Spider-Man wears a black suit in Spider-Man 3. Tobey Maguire returns in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3 coming May 2007. SPIDER-MAN 3 [US 2007] TOBEY MAGUIRE as Peter Parker / Spider-man Date: 2007

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Spider-Man 3 Use of the image MUST be accompanied with the

Spider-Man 3 Use of the image MUST be accompanied with the following caption. The caption confirms that Spider-Man is wearing a black suit so it is understood that this is NOT a black and white photograph: "You may think you're looking at a black and white photo. Look closely, Spider-Man wears a black suit in Spider-Man 3. Tobey Maguire returns in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3 coming May 2007." SPIDER-MAN 3 [US 2007] "You may think you're looking at a black and white photo. Look closely, Spider-Man wears a black suit in Spider-Man 3' Spider-Man 3 Use of the image MUST be accompanied with the following caption. The caption confirms that Spider-Man is wearing a black suit so it is understood that this is NOT a black and white photograph: "You may think you're looking at a black and white photo. Look closely, Spider-Man wears a black suit in Spider-Man 3. Tobey Maguire returns in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3 coming May 2007." Date: 2007

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Rare 1896 photo shows a camera-shy Emperor Meiji walking

Photo, which is an enlarged image of a photocopy of a 1896 photo kept at the Imperial Household Archives, shows Emperor Meiji (C) walking at the house of the Marquess of Atsuyoshi Tokugawa in Tokyo. The existence of the 15- by 21-centimeter black-and-white picture of the emperor, who was known to hate having his photo taken, was unknown to the public until recently. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo