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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Aleksandr Selevko of Estonia lies on the ice after performing in the men's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 26, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Aleksandr Selevko of Estonia performs in the men's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 26, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Gold medalist Mao Shimada (front) of Japan hugs compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka during the medal ceremony for the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Gold medalist Mao Shimada (front) of Japan hugs silver medalist Hana Bath of Australia during the medal ceremony for the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan speaks during a press conference after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan speaks during a press conference after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (L) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside silver medalist Hana Bath (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka of Japan.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (L) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia smiles after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia poses after winning silver in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia poses after winning silver in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan waves to the crowd after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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