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A sandstorm in Egypt, flooding in South Carolina, the release of a Black-footed ferret, an Israeli spacecraft, hazy skies in Indonesia, a volcanic eruption near Quito, a massive traffic jam near Beijing, and much more. Source: Photos of the Week: 10/3-10/9 – The Atlantic
South Carolina residents face uncertainty as they cope with major flooding after record-settings rains. As many people start the cleanup, others prepare for the threat of floodwaters moving toward the coast. Seventeen people died in the state, and the damage to infrastructure was devastating. Source: Historic flooding in South Carolina – The Boston Globe
What happens when the crowds go home? Source: Photos of Empty Chinese Amusement Parks – The Atlantic
Around Athens and in other parts of southern Greece, about 50 forest fires have broken out in recent days, fanned by strong winds and high temperatures Source: Wildfires Rage Across Greece – The Atlantic
The US women’s soccer team was honored on the streets of New York City today with a ticker-tape parade. The team is the winner of the Women’s World Cup after they defeated Japan in the final on Sunday. This is the first time the city held such a parade for a women’s team. Source: New … Read more
Photos from the United States, Iran, Bolivia and China. Source: July 10, 2015 — Pictures of the Day – The New York Times
Once again the San Fermin festival is underway in Pamplona, Spain. Dating from the 16th century and known worldwide for the harrowing running of the bulls over the city’s cobbled streets and criticized for its bullfights, the nine-day festival kicked off in a packed city square Monday with people dousing one another with wine and … Read more
Over the past week, Greece and its place in the European Union has fallen deeper into uncertainty. On Monday, June 29, capital controls were enforced, shuttering banks and limiting the amount of cash Greeks can access. Long lines formed at ATMs. Pensioners reacted with shouts and tears as they were not able to receive the … Read more
On Sunday, the United States defeated Japan 5-2 to take their third World Cup title in front of 53,300 spectators at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Source: USA Wins the 2015 Women’s World Cup – The Atlantic
Wildfires have already burned more than 1.6 million acres in Alaska this season, and blazes in Washington, Oregon, and bone-dry California have scorched thousands more. Source: Tinder Dry: An Early Start to Wildfire Season in the West – The Atlantic