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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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News Roundup: Hurricane Ian, Pipeline Blasts, & a Marathon Record

NFK Editors — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:30:06 +0000

In today's news roundup, Hurricane Ian brings flooding and power losses to Cuba and Florida, huge leaks in natural gas pipelines between Russia and Europe seem to have been caused on purpose, and Eliud Kipchoge breaks his marathon record by 30 seconds.

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The UK is Buzzing Over Bee Bus Stops

NFK Editors — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:30:15 +0000

In an effort to help out important insects like bees and butterflies, bus stops across the United Kingdom and Europe are getting living roofs. Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects.

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Far Right Parties Gain Power in Italy and Europe

NFK Editors — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:30:35 +0000

Italy's election for parliament on Sunday resulted in a coalition of far right political parties coming to power. The result was expected, but it has caused concern in Europe. The changes could make it more difficult for Europe to remain united.

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Droughts Cause Problems Around the World

NFK Editors — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:30:35 +0000

This summer has brought extreme heat and droughts to places around the world. The droughts are leading to serious problems, including shortages of food and energy, problems with transportation, and price increases. The effects of the droughts are likely to be felt for years.

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Airlines Fly Empty “Ghost Flights” to Keep Airport Spots

NFK Editors — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:30:15 +0000

Flying airplanes costs a lot of money. So you might expect airlines to make sure their flights are as full as possible. But airlines have been making tens of thousands of "ghost flights" in and out of European airports with few passengers, or none at all.

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Dust From Sahara Turns Spain’s Skies Orange

NFK Editors — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:30:43 +0000

Over the last two days, much of Spain has been coated with dust, and the skies have turned bright orange. A huge cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert is causing the strange weather. The dust cloud is expected to spread to other parts of Europe.

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News Roundup: Protecting Civilians, Baseball Delay, and Rocket to the Moon

NFK Editors — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:30:37 +0000

In today's news roundup, failed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may help protect civilians, Major League Baseball delays the start of the baseball season, and a huge piece of an old rocket slams into the far side of the moon.

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Companies Protest Russia’s War on Ukraine

NFK Editors — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:30:41 +0000

As Russia continues its brutal attack on Ukraine, much of the rest of the world is doing what it can - without actually fighting - to condemn Russia and support Ukraine.

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Fighting Continues In Ukraine, Despite Peace Talks

NFK Editors — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:30:14 +0000

Six days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues, despite peace talks. Russia has increased its attacks and seems to be using harsher methods. Western countries have greatly increased sanctions, which are having a strong effect inside Russia.

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