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Spain: Angry Survivors Hurl Mud at King Felipe During Visit to Flood-Hit Paiporta
In the wake of Spain’s catastrophic floods, a visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the devastated town of Paiporta, near Valencia, was met with anger from survivors. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accompanied the royal couple to observe the damage, but tensions quickly escalated among grieving residents. According to reports from RTVE, Spain’s national broadcaster, Sanchez was eventually removed…
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Historic Floods Devastate Spain: Death Toll Rises to 205
Madrid: The recent flash floods in Spain have resulted in catastrophic consequences, claiming at least 205 lives and leaving communities grappling with extensive damage. Emergency authorities have reported that the majority of the fatalities occurred in Valencia, where residents are now facing the arduous task of recovery amidst ongoing frustration and a sense of solidarity. The floods, which struck on…
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USA
Record-Breaking Heat: New York, Boston, and Philadelphia Anticipate Summer-Like Halloween
New York: Several cities along the East Coast are poised to experience unusually warm temperatures this Halloween, potentially setting new records. Meteorologists predict that a surge of warm air moving eastward could elevate temperatures significantly above average, with cities like New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Raleigh-Durham forecasting highs that are 15 to 20 degrees warmer than normal. For instance, New…
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USA
Bill Gates Quietly Donates $50 Million to Kamala Harris Campaign, NYT Reports
Washington, DC,: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, has reportedly donated approximately $50 million to Future Forward, a key fundraising organization backing Kamala Harris’s U.S. presidential campaign. According to a New York Times report on Tuesday, the donation was intended to be low-profile, as Gates has not publicly endorsed Harris, the Democratic candidate facing Republican Donald Trump in…
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USA
Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., 44 Dead as Storm Wreaks Havoc
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across several U.S. states after making landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm late Thursday, leaving at least 44 people dead and billions of dollars in damages. The storm packed winds of up to 225 kilometers per hour, striking Florida’s Big Bend region, and severely impacted Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. In Florida, the…
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Business
India on Track to Achieve 500 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced on Monday that leading banks and financial institutions have pledged nearly $386 billion (approximately ₹32.45 trillion) towards the development of renewable energy projects by 2030. This declaration was made during the inaugural session of the 4th RE-Invest Summit, organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)…
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World News
Yagi’s Fury: Vietnam Faces Destruction as Super Typhoon Makes Landfall
Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, Super Typhoon Yagi, made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, resulting in at least four fatalities and leaving numerous injuries in its wake. The typhoon had previously impacted Hainan, China, and the Philippines, where it caused significant destruction and loss of life. Yagi struck Vietnam’s island districts around 1 p.m. local time, bringing…
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State News
JSW Renew Energy Inks 300 MW Solar PPA in Karnataka: Energy Minister K J George
Bengaluru, EXPRESS News: JSW Renew Energy Twenty Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) for a 300 MW solar project awarded by Karnataka Solar Power Development (KSPDCL), announced Energy Minister K J George. The 300 MW solar project will be developed at the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka,…
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USA
Biden Administration Launches Largest Rural Clean Energy Initiative Since the New Deal
WESTBY, WI, Sept. 5, 2024 – During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. said a press release by USDA.…
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Ice Cave Collapse in Iceland Claims Life of American Tourist, Injures Another
A tragic incident at the Breiðamerkurjökull ice cave in southeastern Iceland resulted in the death of one American man and injuries to an American woman. The collapse occurred during an organized tour involving 23 tourists from various countries. A significant rescue operation mobilized over 200 responders, who worked manually to move ice and ensure the area was safe. The U.S.…
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