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Indiana flooding kills at least six as rivers crest

August 16, 2026 |

At least six people have died after days of storms and flooding in Indiana, where rivers crested, homes were evacuated and nearly 130,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday. Federal disaster assistance has been approved as forecasters warned of more heavy rain.

Lala weakens but floods and outages batter Hawaii

August 16, 2026 |

Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but heavy rain, surf and strong winds continued to threaten the islands. Officials reported one death, roof damage, widespread power outages and a search-and-rescue operation after homes were swept from foundations.

Michigan teen survives shooting rampage and calls 911

August 16, 2026 |

Crime and US

A 13-year-old girl shot four times during a rampage in rural Michigan called 911 herself, authorities and her family said. Police say suspected gunman Chad Hickman killed five people before he was found dead near one of the victims.

The European Union has been cracking down on tech giants for their data privacy practices, and the latest company to face the consequences is Facebook…

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

August 16, 2026 |

Health and World

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the deadliest in the country’s history. Health officials say the Bundibugyo outbreak is spreading at an exceptional pace, with no approved vaccine currently available.

Trump orders Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea

August 16, 2026 |

Politics and World

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce annual joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to join U.S. actions against Iran. The decision comes just before the scheduled Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which aim to strengthen readiness against North Korean threats.

Kushner meets Hamas leaders on Gaza road map

August 16, 2026 |

Politics and World

Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-backed Gaza road map calling for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals and new governance for the territory. The talks come before Kushner’s expected meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has rejected the plan until Hamas is fully disarmed.

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