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US: Powerful Kona Storm Batters Hawaii With Record Rainfall and Hurricane-Force Winds

A powerful Kona Low battered Hawaii with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, causing widespread flooding, landslides, road closures, and power outages. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the state from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

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US: Record Kona Storm Triggers Flooding and Power Outages in Hawaii

A slow-moving kona low brought record-breaking rainfall to Hawaii from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 4

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 3

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Snow and Whiteout Conditions Persist in Upstate New York After Record Storm

Snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life. This video shows whiteout conditions in Altmar, New York, with large, quarter- to half-dollar–sized snowflakes falling as a winter weather advisory remained in effect for several upstate counties through Thursday.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 2

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Historic Blizzard Buries Rhode Island, Triggers Travel Ban

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. Snowfall reached historic levels, with more than 30 inches reported in some areas. The National Weather Service measured 32.8 inches at T. F. Green International Airport, breaking the state’s single-storm record set during the 1978 Blizzard.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 3

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, except in Ottawa. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 2

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions. Footage shows a dog bounding through deep snow.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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Seven 5,000-Tonne Heavy-Haul Freight Trains After an Inaugural Trial - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows seven 5,000-tonne heavy-haul freight trains after an inaugural trial in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Record-breaking smart train convoy transforms heavy freight transport" Photo by CHN ENERGY Baoshen Railway Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seven 5,000-Tonne Heavy-Haul Freight Trains After an Inaugural Trial - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows the 35,000-tonne heavy-haul group train during an inaugural trial along the Baotou-Shenmu Railway in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Record-breaking smart train convoy transforms heavy freight transport" Photo by CHN ENERGY Baoshen Railway Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seven 5,000-Tonne Heavy-Haul Freight Trains After an Inaugural Trial - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows seven 5,000-tonne heavy-haul freight trains after an inaugural trial in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Record-breaking smart train convoy transforms heavy freight transport" Photo by CHN ENERGY Baoshen Railway Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Nikkei stock index closes at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames 2

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Men's pole vault entered uncharted territory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, as Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters to break the world record for the 14th time. The event saw nine championship records fall, with American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking a 42-year-old championship record in women's 400m. The 2027 athletics worlds will be held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing. This file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025 shows Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing with the screen showing his new world record after the men's pole vault final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Storm Emilia Brings Havoc and Record Rain to Murcia, Prompting Yellow Alert

Storm Emilia caused havoc across Spain's Murcia region, bringing torrential rains and widespread disruption, prompting a yellow weather alert on Monday, December 15. The severe weather prompted the suspension of classes in several municipalities, and record-breaking rainfall totals were reported in Totana.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues 2

Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

Austria's Stefan Kraft celebrates after breaking a new ski jumping record with the most points ever in the World Cup, after winning Tuesday's competition in the Men's Ski Jumping World Cup, normal hill HS95, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 25, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

Austria's Stefan Kraft celebrates after breaking a new ski jumping record with the most points ever in the World Cup, after winning Tuesday's competition in the Men's Ski Jumping World Cup, normal hill HS95, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 25, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

Austria's Stefan Kraft celebrates after breaking a new ski jumping record with the most points ever in the World Cup, after winning Tuesday's competition in the Men's Ski Jumping World Cup, normal hill HS95, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 25, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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[Breaking News]Nikkei index ends at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 31 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average ending at an all-time high on Oct. 31, 2025. (Kyodo)

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A Blizzard Has Swept Across the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - China

Sanitation workers use machinery to blow off snow which accumulated on treetops to prevent branches from breaking in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, November 6, 2025. A blizzard has swept across many parts of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Wednesday, disrupting traffic in several areas and setting a new precipitation record in the regional capital, Urumqi. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Fei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 8

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 7

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 6

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 5

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

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US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 3

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.