Russia has launched extensive missile raids across Ukraine and is building up troops near the northeastern city of Kupyansk to test Ukrainian defenses, just as Kyiv is warning that Moscow is gearing up to launch a new offensive.
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Violent storms and large tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest
At least 22 people died in the devastating storms and violent tornadoes that leveled entire communities in the South and Midwest Friday and Saturday and state leaders in the region have declared emergencies to respond to the damage. Among the victims were four people who were killed in structural collapses in Illinois. Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokesperson, Kevin Sur said Three of the fatalities followed the collapse of a residential structure in Crawford County, while the fourth person died after the roof collapsed at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere.
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Only 13 countries of the world had healthy air quality in 2022
Only 13 of the world’s countries and territories had healthy air quality last year as air pollution surged to alarming levels in 2022. The report by IQAir, a company that tracks air quality worldwide, found that average annual air pollution in roughly 90% of the countries and territories analyzed exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, which are designed to help governments craft regulations to protect public health.
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Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, people across Florida faced the daunting task of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but many lacked the electricity and fuel to do so. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding, fuel suppliers and power companies are working to get the infrastructure of daily life back up and running, and police are aiding recovery efforts by providing escorts to fuel tankers trying to reach those most in need.
