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21 hours ago
NYC parents

Dominican Republic, one month after the Jet Set collapse: It changed our lives forever'

Anastasio Peguero endured a devastating nightclub collapse, desperately searching for his wife amidst devastation and loss.
He faced overwhelming fear and loss while trapped under the nightclub rubble, highlighting human resilience in dire circumstances.
#dominican-republic
Boston Red Sox
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy

The nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of 226 people, deeply grieving the local community.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?

The Jet Set nightclub disaster highlights severe safety oversight issues in the Dominican Republic, resulting in catastrophic loss of life.
Boston Red Sox
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy

The nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of 226 people, deeply grieving the local community.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?

The Jet Set nightclub disaster highlights severe safety oversight issues in the Dominican Republic, resulting in catastrophic loss of life.
more#dominican-republic
#earthquake
US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar

Hundreds feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's earthquake has caused 694 deaths, injuring 1,670 others, marking the nation's most significant seismic event in over a century.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, buildings shake 1,000km away in Bangkok - reports

A powerful earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing building collapses and widespread panic.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China's Tibet

A devastating earthquake in Tibet has resulted in significant casualties and damage, complicating rescue efforts due to extreme cold and remote location.
US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar

Hundreds feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's earthquake has caused 694 deaths, injuring 1,670 others, marking the nation's most significant seismic event in over a century.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, buildings shake 1,000km away in Bangkok - reports

A powerful earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing building collapses and widespread panic.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China's Tibet

A devastating earthquake in Tibet has resulted in significant casualties and damage, complicating rescue efforts due to extreme cold and remote location.
more#earthquake
#tsunami
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

My family and I were sound asleep then a tsunami swept our house out to sea

A tsunami struck Robinson Crusoe Island early in the morning, causing massive destruction and chaos, impacting both locals and tourists.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mourners mark 20 years since deadly tsunami in Asia DW 12/26/2024

The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami remembers over 220,000 lives lost across multiple countries, profoundly affecting survivors and communities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia

The December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was the deadliest in history, killing approximately 230,000 people across multiple nations.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My family and I were sound asleep then a tsunami swept our house out to sea

A tsunami struck Robinson Crusoe Island early in the morning, causing massive destruction and chaos, impacting both locals and tourists.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Mourners mark 20 years since deadly tsunami in Asia DW 12/26/2024

The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami remembers over 220,000 lives lost across multiple countries, profoundly affecting survivors and communities.
more#tsunami
#california
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Deadly Pacific Palisades Fires Cause Untold Damage in Celebrity-Loved L.A. Enclave

Wildfires in Pacific Palisades killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and displaced 30,000 residents amid hurricane-force winds.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Fast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazes

The ongoing Hughes Fire in Southern California led to widespread evacuations and closures of major roadways.
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Breaking: Valley Fire reported in Placer County on April 18

A new wildfire named Valley Fire was reported in Placer County, California, with no updates on its containment or cause.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Deadly Pacific Palisades Fires Cause Untold Damage in Celebrity-Loved L.A. Enclave

Wildfires in Pacific Palisades killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and displaced 30,000 residents amid hurricane-force winds.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Fast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazes

The ongoing Hughes Fire in Southern California led to widespread evacuations and closures of major roadways.
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Breaking: Valley Fire reported in Placer County on April 18

A new wildfire named Valley Fire was reported in Placer County, California, with no updates on its containment or cause.
more#california
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Family Displaced After Fire Destroys Lenox Road Apartment

A family of four was displaced after a fire destroyed their apartment and belongings in NYC.
Thankfully, there were no injuries reported despite the severe damage.
#evacuations
New York City
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Torrential rains cause flooding, some power outages in parts of the Tri-State Area

Connecticut experienced severe flash flooding and mudslides, forcing evacuations and causing significant infrastructural damage.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

At Least 4 Die After Nearly 30 Wildfires Erupt in South Korea

Southeastern South Korea experienced devastating wildfires, causing multiple fatalities and extensive evacuations over the weekend.
New York City
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Torrential rains cause flooding, some power outages in parts of the Tri-State Area

Connecticut experienced severe flash flooding and mudslides, forcing evacuations and causing significant infrastructural damage.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

At Least 4 Die After Nearly 30 Wildfires Erupt in South Korea

Southeastern South Korea experienced devastating wildfires, causing multiple fatalities and extensive evacuations over the weekend.
more#evacuations
#community
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'I think I'm in shock': Malibu councilman watches from a distance as fire surrounds home

Bruce Silverstein experienced the devastating impact of a wind-driven fire in Malibu, feeling surreal disbelief as he evacuated and watched his home being threatened.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Mobile homes by the beach: In Pacific Palisades, a middle-class dream is destroyed

The Tahitian Terrace mobile home park was a unique affordable community that was destroyed by fire, prompting fears of displacement among residents.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'I think I'm in shock': Malibu councilman watches from a distance as fire surrounds home

Bruce Silverstein experienced the devastating impact of a wind-driven fire in Malibu, feeling surreal disbelief as he evacuated and watched his home being threatened.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Mobile homes by the beach: In Pacific Palisades, a middle-class dream is destroyed

The Tahitian Terrace mobile home park was a unique affordable community that was destroyed by fire, prompting fears of displacement among residents.
more#community
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
3 months ago

7 Dead, 19 injured After Air Ambulance Crash in Philadelphia, Officials Say

An air ambulance crash in Philadelphia resulted in seven confirmed deaths, including six passengers and one ground victim, along with many injuries.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generation

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board.
Writing
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Pictures of a Ruined City

Devin Oktar Yalkin captures the emotional aftermath of the Eaton Canyon fire, emphasizing ethical photography amidst disaster.
#cyclone-chido
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastation

Cyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mayotte, with fears of a much higher death toll than currently confirmed.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastation

Cyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mayotte, with fears of a much higher death toll than currently confirmed.
more#cyclone-chido
#rescue-efforts
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people

The recent flash floods in Spain have resulted in at least 158 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest natural disaster in the country's history.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Destruction after deadly landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia's Sumatra

Severe weather in northern Sumatra has caused devastating landslides and flashfloods, resulting in fatalities and a search for missing persons.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people

The recent flash floods in Spain have resulted in at least 158 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest natural disaster in the country's history.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Destruction after deadly landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia's Sumatra

Severe weather in northern Sumatra has caused devastating landslides and flashfloods, resulting in fatalities and a search for missing persons.
more#rescue-efforts
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Rafael wreaks havoc in Cuba, deepening the island's electricity crisis

Hurricane Rafael caused extensive damage in western Cuba, leaving residents poorer and in despair, highlighting the slow recovery ahead.
#nepal
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water

Nepal's recent flash flooding resulted in over 200 deaths and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change and severe monsoon conditions.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Nepal floods, landslides kill at least 151 people DW 09/29/2024

The death toll from monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal has reached 151, with many still missing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water

Nepal's recent flash flooding resulted in over 200 deaths and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change and severe monsoon conditions.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Nepal floods, landslides kill at least 151 people DW 09/29/2024

The death toll from monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal has reached 151, with many still missing.
more#nepal
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs

Rancho Palos Verdes faces a growing landslide crisis that threatens homes and the safety of its residents.
Rapid geological shifts have increased from one inch per year to nearly four feet per month, causing severe structural damage.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Uganda ponders lessons from deadly garbage landslide DW 08/21/2024

Uganda's massive garbage landslide led to at least 35 fatalities, igniting criticism over inadequate safety measures near Kiteezi landfill.
#superyacht
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bodies recovered from capsized superyacht off Sicily DW 08/21/2024

Five bodies have been recovered from the sinking of the Bayesian yacht, including UK tycoon Mike Lynch, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Two bodies recovered from sunken yacht off the coast of Sicily - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Divers found two bodies in the sunken superyacht Bayesian; hopes remain for four missing individuals potentially trapped in air pockets.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bodies recovered from capsized superyacht off Sicily DW 08/21/2024

Five bodies have been recovered from the sinking of the Bayesian yacht, including UK tycoon Mike Lynch, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Two bodies recovered from sunken yacht off the coast of Sicily - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Divers found two bodies in the sunken superyacht Bayesian; hopes remain for four missing individuals potentially trapped in air pockets.
more#superyacht
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Sicily: one dead, seven missing after whirlwind sinks yacht DW 08/19/2024

One body has been found after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily, and six people remain missing after the vessel was struck by a waterspout.
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