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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings 2

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

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US: Tornadoes Spotted Near Foraker, Oklahoma

Tornadoes were spotted a few miles west-southwest of Foraker, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 26 as severe weather with tornado warnings and watches continued for several days in the state.

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US: Two Killed as EF-2 and EF-1 Tornadoes Tear Through North Texas

Powerful storms swept through North Texas on Saturday night, April 25, producing two confirmed tornadoes — an EF-2 in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 in Springtown — killing at least two people, injuring six others, and displacing at least 20 families.

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US: Damage Reported in North Texas as Powerful Storms Produce Apparent Tornado

Powerful storms swept through North Texas on Saturday night, April 25, producing an apparent tornado that struck Runaway Bay and Springtown, killing at least one person and injuring others, while leaving significant damage to structures and vehicles across the region.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Across Iowa, Bringing Hail, Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept across Iowa on Thursday, April 23, bringing hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes to the state, with the National Weather Service confirming at least six tornadoes.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 4

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 3

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This footage shows intense lightning flashing over Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, seen from near Orlando, Oklahoma.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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Auction for tea leaves

New Japanese tea leaves are pictured in Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on April 20, 2026, after fetching 1.18 mil. yen ($7,425) per kilogram, the highest price at the season's inaugural auction for tea leaves grown in the renowned green tea-producing prefecture.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Tears Through Belton, Missouri, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, on Friday, April 17, causing structural and tree damage through a neighborhood and a historic cemetery. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which was part of an intense line of thunderstorms moving across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Sweeps Through Kansas City Metropolitan Area

A tornado-producing storm swept through the Kansas City metropolitan area on Friday, April 17. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the region.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Damaging Winds and Hail to Central Pennsylvania

Strong to severe storms, fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures, moved through central Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 22, producing damaging winds and hail.

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US: Meteor Streaks Across Ohio Sky, Triggering Sonic Boom Felt Across Multiple States

A meteor streaked across the sky over northeastern Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, producing a thunderous sonic boom that was felt as far away as Pennsylvania, with NASA confirming the fireball was caused by a small asteroid nearly 6 feet in diameter and weighing about 7 tons. The asteroid unleashed energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT when it fragmented, with reports of the fireball pouring in from multiple states.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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US: Time-Lapse Captures SpaceX “Jellyfish” Cloud

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing new energy vehicle charging piles in a company workshop in Hai'an, Jiangsu, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing new energy vehicle charging piles in a company workshop in Hai'an, Jiangsu, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing new energy vehicle charging piles in a company workshop in Hai'an, Jiangsu, China on January 14, 2026.

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Liquor Manufacturing in Sanmenxia

SANMENXIA, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Workers are producing liquor in the production workshop of a liquor company in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Liquor Manufacturing in Sanmenxia

SANMENXIA, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Workers are producing liquor in the production workshop of a liquor company in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Liquor Manufacturing in Sanmenxia

SANMENXIA, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Workers are producing liquor in the production workshop of a liquor company in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Liquor Manufacturing in Sanmenxia

SANMENXIA, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Workers are producing liquor in the production workshop of a liquor company in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Liquor Manufacturing in Sanmenxia

Workers are producing liquor in the production workshop of a liquor company in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

BINZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - A worker is producing wax cloth for export to Africa in a textile production workshop in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

BINZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - A worker is producing wax cloth for export to Africa in a textile production workshop in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

BINZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - A worker is producing wax cloth for export to Africa in a textile production workshop in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

BINZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - A worker is producing wax cloth for export to Africa in a textile production workshop in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

A worker is producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

Workers are producing clothing at a clothing company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on January 9, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Workers are producing orders for electronic components for export in the workshop of Qingbang Electronic Components (Sihong) Co., Ltd. in Sihong Economic Development Zone. Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China; Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province on China. January 3, 2026.