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Some scientists say that due to the effects of climate change, a rare storm may occur in California and cause even more damage than an earthquake occurring along the San Andres Fault. This storm, which some are calling the “other big one,” would last for weeks and bring so much rainfall that more…

Seattle has been and will continue to be hit by several snowstorms in a row, causing Governor Jay Inslee to declare a state of emergency. Many residents have been affected by flight cancellations and power outages, but another concern is the safety of the city’s large homeless populations. As…

There has been an outbreak of Mumps at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. The school officials are urging students to check that they are up to date on the MMR vaccinations and stay away from college if they develop swelling in their cheek or jaw, one of the symptoms of the virus. For the full…

This week, there has been heavy rainfall in the western and northwestern parts of Saudi Arabia, causing flash floods and resulting in at least 12 deaths. In addition, 271 people have been rescued from the conditions so far. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed and for the full…

The air quality in Bangkok, Thailand has gotten so bad that officials closed public schools for Thursday and Friday this week. The pollution is mainly attributed to vehicle exhaust, but there are many other contributors, such as the factories. The health effect of air pollution is a continuing…

On January 16th, a suicide bombing by ISIS in Northern Syria killed around fifteen people. It occurred in a restaurant that frequently had American visitors, bringing to question the intention of the attack and if it was targeting the United States. Four Americans died in the bombing and the…

On January 15th, al-Shabab carried out an attack in the 14 Riverside complex in Nairobi, Kenya, killing twenty-one people. After setting off car bombs outside, a suicide bomber caused an explosion in the hotel’s lobby, followed by gunmen entering the complex and firing. The group claimed…

The tropical storm Usman hit the Philippines on December 31st, causing heavy rains that resulted in flooding and landslides. Sixty-eight fatalities have been accounted for so far, which is expected to increase as the damage is assessed.  Usman was not strong enough to be considered a Typhoon, so…

Outside a Salt Lake City shopping mall, Fashion Plaza, a gang-related fight resulted in the firing of several gunshots. Two people were wounded, one was released shortly after treatment and the other remains in critical condition. There are two men who have been arrested, but it is currently unclear…