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Heavy rains hit Brazil after years of drought, killing 8 people
Brazil has experienced its worst drought in recent months since records began, which experts say is linked to climate change. At least eight people have been killed in Brazil due to heavy rains, authorities said Saturday, as storms hit parts of the country following a severe drought that caused a record wave of wildfires. Since Friday, central and southeastern Brazil…
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Storm Helen causes flooding across southeastern U.S., killing 100 people
People wait in line to buy gas in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen in Fletcher, North Carolina, on September 29, 2024. At least 100 people have been killed in devastating floods across the southeastern United States, officials said Monday, and emergency response efforts are quickly becoming a political football in a region that could decide the presidential election. Rescue efforts…
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