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LA Mayor Admits Ghana Trip Mistake Amid Wildfire Backlash

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass admitted her trip to Ghana during the city's devastating wildfires was a mistake, facing public outrage over her delayed response and silence upon returning to the US; the fires destroyed over 6,800 buildings, damaged 973, and caused 12 deaths.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Orders Psychological Evaluations for Victims' Families

A judge in Catarroja, Valencia, ordered psychological evaluations for families of the 227 victims of the October 29th flood, citing the immense trauma caused by witnessing deaths and enduring infrastructural collapse and delayed aid. The investigation includes examining the timing of the emergency a...

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Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Western Caribbean, Triggering Tsunami Advisory

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET on Saturday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands and briefly for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to its location near the boundary between the North America and Car...

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Delayed Flood Warning in Valencia Leads to 224 Deaths

The October 29th, 2024, floods in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 224 deaths and three missing persons due to the delayed warning by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) about the critical water flow increase in the Poyo ravine, between 16:13 and 18:43, despite the flow spiking after 17:00, causi...

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Global Wildfire Crisis: Costs, Causes, and Urgent Solutions

The Los Angeles County wildfires, projected to cost $135–$150 billion, represent a global surge in wildfire intensity and frequency, causing ecological devastation, public health crises, and mass displacement; AI-powered solutions are improving response, but significant policy changes and funding in...

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Psychological First Aid Helps Wildfire and Flood Victims

Psychological First Aid (PFA), a mental health intervention developed after the Oklahoma City bombing, is assisting survivors of Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires by prioritizing immediate needs and connecting victims to services; the approach emphasizes listening and linking people to ...

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Valencian Flood Victims Sue Government for Negligence, Blaming President Mazón

A group of 20 victims of the October 29, 2024, Dana flood in Valencia, Spain, formed an association to sue the regional government, led by President Carlos Mazón, for negligence resulting in 227 deaths, alleging failures in emergency response, including the education minister's inaction and social s...

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Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 51

At least 51 people died and 15 more were seriously injured when a 30-year-old bus fell from a bridge outside Guatemala City on February 10, 2025; the driver lost control, and the cause is under investigation; President Arévalo declared national mourning.

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SCE Equipment Suspected in Major California Wildfires

Southern California Edison's equipment is suspected of causing the Hurst Fire (800 acres) and may be linked to the larger Eaton Fire (124,000 acres) in Los Angeles County, resulting in 40 lawsuits, extensive damage, and 29 deaths.

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Turkish Government Criticized for Aegean Earthquake Response

CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized the Turkish government's response to recent earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, noting that Greece evacuated islands while Turkey showed no significant response. He linked this to the inadequate response to the February 6th earthquake.

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Valencia Protests Demand Mazón's Resignation After Deadly Floods

On Saturday, thousands protested in Valencia, demanding President Carlos Mazón's resignation due to his handling of the October 29th floods, which caused 224 deaths, three missing persons, and two worker deaths; protesters criticized the slow pace of aid and recovery efforts, particularly in schools...

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Slow Pace of Vehicle Removal Criticized Three Months After Valencia Floods

Three months after floods killed 224 in southern Valencia, Spain, tens of thousands of wrecked vehicles remain unremoved, prompting criticism of the regional government's handling of the cleanup and causing safety concerns and quality-of-life issues for residents.

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