Columbus, OH

Survivor Tseganesh Obole, her voice hoarse, recalled the deadly deluge of red mud that swept down from a hill in a remote area of southern Ethiopia this week, engulfing her and her six children. More than 15,000 affected people, including children and pregnant women, need to be evacuated urgently because of the risk of further landslides in the remote and mountainous area, according to OCHA.
The first landslide claimed some lives, officials said, but a second deadly wave of mud -- carrying away many who were attempting to rescue people -- sent the death toll soaring.

'Swallowed by mud': survivors' sorrow after deadly Ethiopian landslide

The Associated Press

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian lawmakers declared three days of mourning Friday as diggers continued their search for bodies of mudslide victims in a remote part of the East African country.  Heavy rain triggered deadly slides on Sunday and Monday in Ethiopia’s south, killing at least 257 people, according to the U.N. humanitarian office, known as OCHA. It said in its latest update that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials. “More than 15,000 affected people need to be evacuated” from the area, OCHA said. The national assembly said a three-day period of national mourning would begin on Saturday. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said earlier in the week that he was “deeply saddened by this terrible loss.”

Ethiopia declares 3 days of national mourning as mudslide death toll rises to 257

iHeartRadio

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Texas State

Heavy rains from Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have driven approximately 200 crocodiles into urban areas in Tamaulipas, northern Mexico, near Texas. Authorities have captured and relocated the reptiles, with sightings primarily in Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Increased water levels cause crocodile migration. Karina Lizeth Saldivar, head of...

200 crocodiles crawl into cities in Northern Mexico near Texas after heavy rain

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Indiana State

Severe floods and mudflows struck the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and the surrounding suburbs on July 14, 2024, causing widespread damage and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. At least 4 people are missing and roughly 420 were forced to evacuate. A severe mudflows struck Toloikon, and Ozgur...

4 missing, 420 evacuated after severe mudflow strikes Osh, causing widespread damage, Kyrgyzstan

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Fox Weather

Typhoon Gaemi, which was known as Typhoon Carina by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), killed at least a dozen people throughout Asia. Typhoon Gaemi made landfall early Thursday morning with winds comparable to a Category 3 hurricane, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.

Deadly typhoon slams Taiwan, Philippines leaving more than 800,000 people affected

Sudden downpours and flash flooding caused a highway bridge to partially collapse on July 19, 2024, in China’s Zhashui County, claiming 11 lives. More than 30 people have been reported missing as of July 20. A highway bridge in Zhashui County, Shaanxi Province, partially collapsed on July 19 due...

11 confirmed dead, over 30 missing following highway bridge collapse in Shaanxi Province, China

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

Thursday, July 25: The active monsoon trough has resulted in extensive downpours across Maharashtra this week. Pune and Mumbai cities experienced severe disruptions due to heavy overnight rains that continued into Thursday morning. Anupam Kashyapi, weather forecasting chief at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), reported that Pune's Shivajinagar recorded 85.7mm...

Heavy Rains Claim 4 Lives in Pune, Damage Crops Across Vidarbha; Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra on Red Alert

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - (This July 21 story has been corrected to say that Prapiroon was the second tropical cyclone to hit China this year, not first, in paragraph 2) Two tropical cyclones will bring gales and heavy rain to China's eastern seaboard this week, with the first expected to make landfall on Sunday, after deadly flash floods struck the country's interior over the weekend.

China braces for twin tropical cyclones after deadly flash floods

CBS News

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Saturday killed at least nine people including an entire family while they were sleeping in Nepal's mountainous districts, officials said.The landslides buried houses in three separate areas in the country's mountainous region, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, according to Nepal's National Disaster Rescue and Reduction Management Authority.Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep at Malika village in Gulmi district. The victims included a couple, their daughter-in-law and two grandchildren including an 8-month-old girl.Two more people were...

At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit near the coast of central Peru at 05:36 UTC on June 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 28 km (17 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 56 km (35 miles). The epicenter was...

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits near the coast of central Peru, hazardous tsunami waves possible

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An update on the horrifying landslides on 22 July 2024 in Gofa Zone, Ethiopia

The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. The Addis Standard...

An update on the horrifying landslides on 22 July 2024 in Gofa Zone, Ethiopia

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