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Hurricane Helene Batters Southeast US

NFK Editors — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:30:31 +0000

Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida last Thursday. The hurricane caused massive flooding and damage as it moved through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The deadly storm has left many areas in the Southeast US struggling to recover.

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Storms and Flooding Around the World

NFK Editors — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:30:40 +0000

Heavy rains, typhoons, and hurricanes have led to serious flooding in places around the world. Deadly flooding has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes across affected countries in central Africa, central Europe, and Asia.

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Powerful and Deadly Earthquake Hits Morocco

NFK Editors — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:30:37 +0000

A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. People in some areas are starting to recover, but help still hasn't reached some remote areas. Many outside countries have offered to help.

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Deadly Wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui Island

NFK Editors — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:30:27 +0000

Last week, three wildfires swept through the island of Maui in Hawaii. The fires have killed at least 96 people and destroyed over 3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers) of land. Some of the fires are still burning, but the danger seems to have passed.

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Massive Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria

NFK Editors — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:30:38 +0000

Early Monday morning, a powerful earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria. The earthquake has destroyed thousands of buildings, killed more than 3,700 people, and left thousands more injured.

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News Roundup: Kinshasa Floods, Korean Ages, & a Tough Test

NFK Editors — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:30:44 +0000

In today's news roundup, deadly flooding and landslides in Kinshasa kill over 140 people, South Koreans will become younger next year, and members of Parliament in the United Kingdom take a test meant for 11-year-olds - and do far worse than the students.

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Russia’s Attacks Target Ukraine’s Civilians

NFK Editors — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:30:59 +0000

Russia is targeting systems that supply Ukraine's electricity, heating, and water. The attacks will make the coming winter extremely hard for civilians in Ukraine. Some people say Russia is guilty of war crimes for targeting civilians instead of soldiers.

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Earthquake Strikes in West Java, Indonesia

NFK Editors — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:30:11 +0000

On Monday, Indonesia was hit by a strong earthquake that left at least 162 people dead. Several hundred more people were injured. The 5.6 magnitude quake struck the island of Java. Rescue workers are struggling to help those who are injured and missing.

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Australia Hit Again by Severe Flooding

NFK Editors — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:30:21 +0000

Southeast Australia has been struggling as it faces its third year of flooding in a row. Thousands of homes have been flooded or cut off by flood waters. Because the ground is already soaked, and more rain is on the way, more flooding is expected.

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News Roundup: China Crash, School for Girls, & Tree of the Year

NFK Editors — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:30:34 +0000

In today's news roundup, China suffers its worst airplane crash since 2010, the Taliban breaks its promise to allow girls in Afghanistan to go to high school, and Russia's war on Ukraine affects even the European Tree of the Year award.

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