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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe series of microburst storms

PHILADELPHIA, July 13, (AP): Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, shor...
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The Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Philadelphia declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city
The microbursts in Philadelphia were part of a broader pattern of extreme weather that impacted the U.S. this weekend, encompassing heatwaves, widespread flooding, and wildfires
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms
Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through. The storms, called microbursts, passed through Saturday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, flooding a handful of streets and causing structural damage. A building that collapsed in a West []...Click to read more
UrduPoint
· Jul 12, 2026
Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency
Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 7, 2026
Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations
Reports of falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise have prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.
Twitchy
· Jul 7, 2026
Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway
Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 26, 2026
Was Venezuela struck by earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far
The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes were a ‘doublet’: a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a mainshock, this one with a magnitude of 7.5
Hindustan Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge
Flash flooding hit south-central Kentucky after up to 10.7 inches of rain in some areas. It inundated homes and roads as the storm moved into Tennessee.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 6, 2026
Brooklyn hit especially hard by flash flooding from relentless rain
Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn were both hit especially hard by flash flooding on Monday.
The Watchers
· Jul 13, 2026
Five rescued as flash floods trigger landslides and damage in Del Rio, Tennessee
Torrential thunderstorms caused severe flash flooding across the Del Rio community in Cocke County, Tennessee, on July 11, 2026, triggering landslides, damaging roads and properties, and prompting the rescue of five people. Nearly 300 electricity customers lost service. Source
Washington Examiner
· Jul 7, 2026
Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation
Authorities responded on Tuesday to the apparent collapse of a massive building under construction in the heart of New York City. The New York City Fire Department evacuated the high-rise building at 235 East 42nd Street due to concerns about floors 21 through 26 of the building caving in, according to the FDNY. Officials said []
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community
The destruction is enormous. More than 20 houses were affected, and many families have been displaced. The post Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Flash Floods In J&K Bury Machinery At Power Project Site, Block Highway
A sudden flash flood turned into a moving mountain of water, mud, and house-sized boulders in a matter of minutes that slammed into the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project in...
CNN
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town
Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town DEK: A 131-mph gust was recorded near Highmore, South Dakota, where drone footage revealed extensive damage.
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 22, 2026
Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain
A West Island resident described the scene as chaos. Two days after heavy rainfall flooded streets and homes in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, cleanup was still underway on Monday. READ: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall Furniture and household belongings damaged by stormwater could be seen lining the streets of Pierrefonds. Environment Canada [] The post Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Medical Daily
· Jul 7, 2026
Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water
Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat
THE BREAKDOWN: An escalating flash flood threat puts nearly 60 million people across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England on high alert through Monday night. Following intense weekend storms that left the ground completely saturated, NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has upgraded flood risks for major metro areas along the I-95 corridor, including New York [] Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat
India Today
· Jul 1, 2026
Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces
Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces
WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington
· Jul 12, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:05PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 8:05 PMIn effect for: Inland New HanoverSevere: MinorCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation...
The Suburban
· Jul 1, 2026
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Focus Taiwan
· Jun 25, 2026
Heavy rain triggers flooding across Taiwan
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) Torrential rain caused widespread flooding and landslides across Taiwan on Thursday, stranding residents, disrupting traffic and prompting work and school suspensions in several cities and counties.
Times of India
· Jun 23, 2026
Mysterious deep earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming are puzzling scientists
Mysterious deep earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming are puzzling scientists
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Drudge Retort
· Jul 7, 2026
NYC 'Evacuations Underway', 'unstable Midtown Building'
City officials ordered evacuations at multiple buildings Monday after structural damage was discovered at a Midtown high-rise undergoing a residential conversion.
Phillies Nation
· Jul 7, 2026
How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Reds series
The Phillies continue their tour of the midwest this week, as they travel to Cincinnati to take on the Reds in the penultimate series of the first half of the season. Philadelphia enters this series with a 50-41 record, fresh off a series loss against the Kansas City Royals. They are 2-3 so far in []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 21, 2026
Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat
PETALING JAYA: Gempa bumi lemah bermagnitud 3.3 direkodkan berlaku di perairan Batu Pahat, Johor pada pukul 1.17 pagi tadi. Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) berkata, gempa bumi itu berlaku pada kedudukan 1.7 darjah Utara dan 102.7 darjah Timur. Katanya, pusat gempa dikesan kira-kira 20 kilometer barat daya dari Batu Pahat pada kedalaman 10 kilometer. “Gegaran mungkin dirasai ... Read more The post Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
WRAL News
· Jul 8, 2026
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‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake
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WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 13, 2026
Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio
DEL RIO, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT - Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall Saturday morning caused widespread flooding, mudslides and property damage ...
Reuters
· Jun 25, 2026
Heavy rains from nearby typhoon flood southern Taiwan
Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan. Although Typhoon Mekkhala, which is heading towards Japan, will not make landfall in Taiwan, its outer bands are bringing torrential rain to parts of the island, especially in Kaohsiung and Pingtung in the south. #taiwan #flood #typhoon #taipei #flooding
Sputnik
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela Hit by Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century
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ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
Flash flooding hits parts of Massachusetts, critical and significant drought conditions persist
Areas around the South Coast of Massachusetts were hit Monday night into Tuesday with flooding rain, though drought conditions persist across the state. “The Mashpee Rotary was flooded and not passable, and the Newport area and Fall River, same...
Grist
· Jul 4, 2026
A New Mexico town is running dry. An immigration detention center is its biggest water customer.
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Related coverage for "Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe series of microburst storms": The Independent — Philadelphia declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city. Off The Press — Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms. UrduPoint — Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency. KSAT San Antonio — Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations. Twitchy — Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway. The Hindu BusinessLine — Was Venezuela struck by earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far. Hindustan Times — Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge. ABC7 New York — Brooklyn hit especially hard by flash flooding from relentless rain . The Watchers — Five rescued as flash floods trigger landslides and damage in Del Rio, Tennessee. Washington Examiner — Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation. Vanguard News — Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community. NDTV — Flash Floods In J&K Bury Machinery At Power Project Site, Block Highway. CNN — Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town. The Hill — NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say. CityNews Montreal — Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain. Medical Daily — Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water. Tampa Free Press — Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat. India Today — Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces. WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington — Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:05PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC. The Suburban — flooding damage. Focus Taiwan — Heavy rain triggers flooding across Taiwan. Times of India — Mysterious deep earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming are puzzling scientists. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Drudge Retort — NYC 'Evacuations Underway', 'unstable Midtown Building'. Phillies Nation — How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Reds series. Utusan Malaysia — Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat. WRAL News — Storms bring flooding, lightning strikes and downed trees for second straight night in central NC. Al Jazeera — ‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio. Reuters — Heavy rains from nearby typhoon flood southern Taiwan. Sputnik — Venezuela Hit by Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century. ArcaMax — Flash flooding hits parts of Massachusetts, critical and significant drought conditions persist. Grist — A New Mexico town is running dry. An immigration detention center is its biggest water customer.


