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Ojai 5.1 Quake Reopens California Seismic History
California has been rattling for centuries. Spanish explorers felt it first in 1769, traveling north from San Diego along the Santa Ana River. They wrote it dow
Hurricane Hilary Hits Category 4 Rapid Intensification
Hurricane Hilary is a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds predicted at 140 mph and a central pressure of 940 mbar. Those numbers are the cold facts of
Maui Wildfire Death Toll Hits 114, Search Teams Comb Ash
The island of Maui is now counting 114 dead from the wildfires that swept through its communities. That number, as of August 18, 2023, is not final. Cadaver dog
BC Premier Eby Declares Wildfire State of Emergency
British Columbia Premier David Eby declared a province-wide state of emergency Friday in response to the ongoing wildfires that continue to threaten communities
Lahaina Banyan Tree Survives Hawaii Wildfire
A devastating wildfire has swept through Lahaina, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, but amidst the ashes, a symbol of resilience has emerged. Hawaii G
Kremlin Hides War Setbacks With Legal Threats
For Russians who scroll past a battlefield report on Telegram or catch a news segment over dinner, the war in Ukraine has become a ghost story — something that
China Joins Saudi Peace Talks, Sidelines Russia in Mideast
BEIJING — For months, Russia had the Middle Eastern stage largely to itself. Its jets flew over Syria. Its diplomats courted Gulf oil sheikhs. Then, on August 1
Kremlin Conceals Russian Military Losses in Ukraine
On August 10, 2023, independent investigators and Western intelligence agencies documented a systematic campaign by the Kremlin to suppress, manipulate, and misrepresent information about Russian…
China Attends Saudi Peace Talks to Counter Russia
China's attendance at the Saudi peace talks on August 10, 2023, has significant implications for the region and the global balance of power. The talks…
Spanish Chef Arrested for Murder in Thailand
BANGKOK — A Spanish chef sits in a Thai jail cell. His name is Daniel Sancho. He is the grandson of Sancho Gracia, the actor. And his arrest for murder has pull
Imran Khan Remains Key Figure in Pakistan Politics
On August 8, 2023, Imran Khan, the 19th prime minister of Pakistan, remains a prominent figure in the country's politics and beyond. Having served as...
Trump Indicted Over Fake Elector Scheme in 7 States
The fake electors plot is the backbone of the federal case against Donald Trump. That is where the grand jury indictment begins, and that is where the Departmen
Uganda Boat Carrying Charcoal Capsizes, Killing 20
LAKE VICTORIA, Uganda — The cargo was charcoal. Twenty people are dead. Five are still missing. Nine were pulled from the water alive. The boat went down in Uga
Egypt Bus-Truck Crash Kills 3, Injures 37
The death toll from the bus and truck collision on the Cairo-Marsa Matrouh highway now stands at three. Another 37 people are injured. The crash happened Sunday
Ten Dead as Severe Storms Hit Central Russia
Severe storms swept through parts of central Russia on July 30, 2023, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. The storms, which brought strong w
Queensland Helicopter Crash Leaves Four Missing at Sea
Four people are missing and presumed dead after a helicopter plunged into the ocean off Queensland’s coast on July 28. The crash site sits in waters that border
Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56, Remembered for 1992 Papal Protest
DUBLIN — The woman who tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on live television in 1992 did so nearly a decade before the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis
School Roof Collapse Kills 11 in Qiqihar
The concrete and steel of a school roof in Qiqihar gave way on July 23. Eleven people died. Three were injured. The building was supposed to be a place of learn
Wildfires Force Boat Evacuations in Corfu
Emergency evacuations are underway in Corfu as wildfires rapidly spread across the Greek island, particularly in the north. The situation has deteriorated signi
42 Pilot Whales Die in Outer Hebrides Beaching
A mass beaching incident has occurred on a beach in North Tolsta, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, resulting in the death of 42 pilot whales. In additi
ISRO Launches Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization has embarked on an ambitious mission to the Moon with the launch of Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023. This mission marks a
F-16 training coalition
On 11 July 2023, an international coalition was formed at the Vilnius Summit with the primary objective of training F-16 pilots, technicians, and support personnel...
Bolsonaro Ends Brazil Presidency After 4-Year Term
On July 7, 2023, Jair Bolsonaro, the 38th president of Brazil, has concluded his term as the country's leader, marking the end of a presidency...
Recife Apartment Collapse Kills 14, 6 Missing
A devastating apartment building collapse in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil has resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with six still missing and three injured, as of
















































