Tropical Storm Patricia approaches Mexico
(AP) -- Officials closed schools and readied emergency shelters as Tropical Storm Patricia neared Mexico's Los Cabos resorts on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court to consider whether local governments can make it a crime to sleep outside if no inside space is available
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation's racial justice gap.
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2024
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China earthquake death toll rises to 148
The toll from China's deadliest earthquake in years rose to 148 on Friday, state media reported, as authorities turned their attention to resettling thousands of people displaced by the disaster.
Environment
Dec 22, 2023
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Hurricane Otis cuts off Mexico's battered Acapulco
Mexican authorities rushed to send emergency aid and assess damage in the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco on Wednesday after a powerful hurricane severed communications and road links.
Environment
Oct 25, 2023
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'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Otis hits Mexico
A major Category 5 hurricane made landfall near Mexico's Pacific beach resort of Acapulco early Wednesday, threatening to wreak "catastrophic" damage, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Environment
Oct 25, 2023
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Philippine villagers flee ashfall, sight of red-hot lava from erupting Mayon Volcano
Truckloads of villagers on Tuesday fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon Volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash.
Environment
Jun 14, 2023
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Indonesia's Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge
Improved weather conditions Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island erupted, triggered by monsoon rains.
Environment
Dec 5, 2022
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Visiting nuclear shelters in Prague to see how cities could prepare for nuclear war
With the ongoing Ukraine war, tensions in Europe are on the rise. This is both due to an influx of war related-refugees to Central European cities, and discontent over the related rising cost of energy.
Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2022
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Strong winds hit Bermuda as Hurricane Fiona heads for Canada
Bermuda assessed damage Friday after Hurricane Fiona brushed past the island overnight, causing flooding and leaving most of the population without power as it set course for Canada.
Environment
Sep 23, 2022
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Britain, France face hottest day as Europe fires rage
Britain and France were in the grip of a fierce heatwave on Monday facing record temperatures as southwest Europe wilted under a scorching sun and ferocious wildfires devoured more forests.
Environment
Jul 18, 2022
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