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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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China: Tiny Newborn Kitten Resembles Fuzzy Chick While Being Washed

A fragile newborn kitten in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, was filmed being washed under a gentle stream of water on Tuesday, January 13. The owner carefully rinsed the kitten's small wet body, which resembled a fuzzy chick as it let out helpless squeaks.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 3

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 2

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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US: Whipping Winds and High Surf Hit Jersey Shore

A powerful storm caused widespread damage across the Tri-State area on Thursday, October 30, with barges washed up on Woodmont Beach in Connecticut. The system, which brought heavy flooding to roads and subway stations, also toppled trees. This video shows whipping winds and high surf hitting the Jersey Shore.

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US: Hail Hits Seattle Area Amid Isolated Thunderstorms

Hail and heavy rain hit the Seattle area on Sunday, October 12, as isolated thunderstorms moved through the Puget Sound region. In the suburb of Bothell, hail briefly covered streets and limited visibility for drivers before rain washed it away.

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atafona Coastal Erosion Aftermath - Brazil

An aerial drone photo taken on October 4, 2025 shows building debris washed by ocean waves in Atafona, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. In recent years, Atafona, a coastal town in northern Rio de Janeiro state, has been gradually swallowed by the sea due to severe coastal erosion, with houses collapsing and residents forced to relocate. As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 scheduled for this November in Belem, the situation in Atafona stands as a vivid reminder of the profound impact of climate change and rising sea levels on coastal communities worldwide. Photo by Wang Tiancong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Saleta Ravine Floods At Dawn - Spain

Vehicles climbing on traffic circles in order not to be washed away by the rains, on September 29, 2025, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). The ravine of La Saleta, in Aldaia (Valencia), has overflowed early in the morning, at the height of the Bonaire dam, as a result of heavy rains that hit the province of Valencia and Castellón. Specifically, tonight, the Valencian municipality of Aldaia has registered 57 l/m2 in just 35 minutes, according to Avamet. The water has also caused the flooding of some streets of the town and this morning are working troops to control the situation. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Saleta Ravine Floods At Dawn - Spain

Vehicles climbing on traffic circles in order not to be washed away by the rains, on September 29, 2025, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). The ravine of La Saleta, in Aldaia (Valencia), has overflowed early in the morning, at the height of the Bonaire dam, as a result of heavy rains that hit the province of Valencia and Castellón. Specifically, tonight, the Valencian municipality of Aldaia has registered 57 l/m2 in just 35 minutes, according to Avamet. The water has also caused the flooding of some streets of the town and this morning are working troops to control the situation. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Saleta Ravine Floods At Dawn - Spain

Vehicles climbing on traffic circles in order not to be washed away by the rains, on September 29, 2025, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). The ravine of La Saleta, in Aldaia (Valencia), has overflowed early in the morning, at the height of the Bonaire dam, as a result of heavy rains that hit the province of Valencia and Castellón. Specifically, tonight, the Valencian municipality of Aldaia has registered 57 l/m2 in just 35 minutes, according to Avamet. The water has also caused the flooding of some streets of the town and this morning are working troops to control the situation. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Saleta Ravine Floods At Dawn - Spain

Vehicles climbing on traffic circles in order not to be washed away by the rains, on September 29, 2025, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). The ravine of La Saleta, in Aldaia (Valencia), has overflowed early in the morning, at the height of the Bonaire dam, as a result of heavy rains that hit the province of Valencia and Castellón. Specifically, tonight, the Valencian municipality of Aldaia has registered 57 l/m2 in just 35 minutes, according to Avamet. The water has also caused the flooding of some streets of the town and this morning are working troops to control the situation. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Saleta Ravine Floods At Dawn - Spain

Vehicles climbing on traffic circles in order not to be washed away by the rains, on September 29, 2025, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). The ravine of La Saleta, in Aldaia (Valencia), has overflowed early in the morning, at the height of the Bonaire dam, as a result of heavy rains that hit the province of Valencia and Castellón. Specifically, tonight, the Valencian municipality of Aldaia has registered 57 l/m2 in just 35 minutes, according to Avamet. The water has also caused the flooding of some streets of the town and this morning are working troops to control the situation. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

SEMBOKU, Japan, Aug. 21 Kyodo - Video shows a house washed away by heavy rain in the northeastern Japanese city of Semboku, Akita Prefecture, on Aug. 20, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Photo shows a house washed away by heavy rain in the northeastern Japanese city of Semboku, Akita Prefecture, on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Maintenance Work at the White House

Cleaning, painting and repair work on the north side of the White House after the walls were power washed outside the James S Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Credit: Ron Sachs / Pool via CNP

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