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Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Some injuries have been reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed in the Friday storms. The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday is ominous, with tornado watches across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
by The Associated Press

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Roads have turned into rivers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as a top official said flooding had “escalated to extreme levels.”

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