At least 41 dead as Hurricane Ida rips through New York area, flooding basements
The record rainfall flooded basements, with low-income and working class residents said to be among the greatest affected.
Read more‘It’s just a question of political will’: Grace Tame demands greater focus on prevention of violence against women
The Australian of the Year has called for more energy and funding to be put into the prevention of family and sexual violence, as she reveals she…
Read moreVictoria reports 208 new coronavirus cases as Delta variant forces change in strategy
Victoria has reported 208 new local coronavirus cases, with 96 linked to known cases and outbreaks.
Read moreFauci: Americans ‘likely’ need 3rd dose of shots
Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is “likely” Americans will need to get a third dose of vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Sept. 2)
Read moreTornado damages homes in Mullica Hill, New Jersey
A tornado touched down in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, on September 1, as the remnants of Hurricane Ida caused chaos along the east coast
Read moreTikTok coder creates iPhone shortcut to send Texas abortion whistleblower site fake tips
With Texas’s passage of an anti-abortion law, a TikTok user created an iPhone app to easily submit fake reports to an anonymous abortion tips website.
Read moreAt least 17 dead as Hurricane Ida rips through New York, flooding basements
Flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida has killed at least 17 people in the New York area and flooded basements, with low-income and working…
Read moreAustralian Paralympians cash in, hours after government announces reward boost
Hours after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced federal government money for Tokyo Paralympic medals, several Australians reaped $20,000 rewards for gold.
Read moreTwin toddlers left inside hot SUV for estimated nine hours found dead at South Carolina daycare
Authorities estimate twin 20-month-old boys were left inside a car for more than nine hours before being discovered by a parent.
Read moreRemembering 9/11: How Americans have honored the victims for 20 years
The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be honored on September 11, 2021. Take a look at how Americans have honored the event.
Read moreHurricane Larry expected to strengthen into major hurricane over Atlantic Ocean, but its path is uncertain
Hurricane Larry, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, was expected to intensify into a major hurricane – Category 3 or stronger – within days.
Read more‘Battling what we can battle’: Lighter winds aid crews fighting Caldor Fire raging near Lake Tahoe
Lighter winds are forecast for Thursday and Friday, which could help crews battling a blaze within miles of scenic Lake Tahoe.
Read moreMonsoon pounds Southwest, but won’t end drought
Monsoon rains are pounding the Southwest U.S., but that won’t end the long-term drought gripping the region. The rains could bring temporary relief to some places. But…
Read moreHomeless couple rides out hurricane under bridge
Homeless couple rode out Hurricane Ida in a tent under a Louisiana bridge; they had few other options and couldn’t afford to get out of Ida’s path….
Read moreIda’s aftermath leaves Philadelphia flooded
The remnants of Hurricane Ida inundated large swaths of the northeastern U.S. with historic and unanticipated fury Wednesday night, killing at least 14 people in flooding in…
Read moreGiant triceratops fossil goes up for auction
The skeleton of a 66-million-year-old giant Triceratops fossil could soon belong to a lucky dinosaur enthusiast. The specimen, dubbed Big John, is set to be auctioned at…
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