Weather
Tornadoes and high winds destroy Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Tornadoes and severe storms destroyed the mostly Black town of Rolling Fork, where Muddy Waters was born, knocking over homes, and businesses and leaving survivors devastated by the damage. An estimated 26 people were killed by the tornadoes and high winds in Rolling Fork and the surrounding areas of Silver City and Winona Friday night…
Read MorePowerful earthquakes destroy Turkey and Syria
Powerful earthquakes destroyed parts of Turkey and Syria, killing more than 5,000 people in both countries amid the snow and freezing temperatures. The first quake had a 7.8 magnitude and destroyed large parts of Syria and Turkey Monday, trapping people in the rubble. There also was a 7.5 magnitude second earthquake separate from the first,…
Read MorePresident Biden declares an emergency in California
President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in California because the state has been hit by severe weather. The National Weather Service reported Sunday that there were severe thunderstorms and powerful winds throughout the state. The severe winds are being caused by hurricane-force low pressure called the bomb cyclone. Governor Gavin Newsom said 12 people have been…
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