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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 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. 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 declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city

The Independent

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July 12, 2026

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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

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UrduPoint

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· Jul 12, 2026

Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency

Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency

Twitchy

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· 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

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 9, 2026

AccuWeather Alert:Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of NYC, NJ

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of New York City and New Jersey as heavy rain moves through the area.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency as Philly cleans up from 'microbursts' that downed trees and cut power

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has declared a disaster emergency one day after at least four storms known as microbursts ripped through parts of Philadelphia and Montgomery County, downing trees and power lines and causing electrical outages ...

Drudge Retort

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· 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.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why was former Pfizer HQ evacuated? Collapse fears explained after NYC Dept of Buildings' review

Emergency evacuations took place at the former Pfizer building in Manhattan.

Global News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Growing wildfires in northern Manitoba prompt evacuations

Three communities in Manitoba, including the town of Lynn Lake, have issued evacuation orders as wildfires spread in the north.

Off The Press

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· 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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

The Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) of rain

JFeed

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· Jul 6, 2026

Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County Until 1:30 PM 

A flash flood warning is in effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County until 1:30 PM Monday as heavy storms continue to batter the NYC metro area, downing trees and knocking out power.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region

Residents were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. The warnings were issued after thunderstorms produced intense rainfall across portions of central Virginia, with forecasters cautioning that localized flash flooding could develop quickly in areas receiving repeated downpours.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

Emergency evacuations are taking place in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a super typhoon bears down on the US Pacific territories.

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests

The evacuations on Tuesday surrounding an unstable building in Midtown Manhattan are forcing travelers to navigate barricades and street closures and scramble for alternative accommodation. At least two hotels near the unstable building have been evacuated: the Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central, on East 43rd Street, and the Westin New York Grand Central, on East []

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

The City of Mostar declares a State of Emergency over the Fire at the Uborak Landfill

Due to the large fire that broke out at the Uborak landfill this morning and caused almost complete material damage at the site, the City of Mostar declared a state of emergency in order to enable the competent services to act quickly and efficiently in the remediation of the consequences and the organization of temporary [] The post The City of Mostar declares a State of Emergency over the Fire at the Uborak Landfill appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 8, 2026

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 7, 2026

Israeli Consulate in New York evacuated amid fears of nearby building collapse

Authorities evacuated nearby buildings, including the Israeli Consulate, after cracks and buckling beams were found in a Midtown tower.

BNO News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Massive fire burns through commercial building in eastern Pennsylvania

A massive fire burned through an old commercial building in Allentown, Pennsylvania, forcing nearby residents to evacuate as the roof collapsed and flames spread to a home across the street, according to officials and media reports. No injuries have been reported. The six-alarm fire was reported at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday in Allentown, a city [] The post Massive fire burns through commercial building in eastern Pennsylvania appeared first on BNO News.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Watchers

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· Jul 10, 2026

Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Iron and Reynolds counties, Missouri, after slow-moving storms produced 152 to 279 mm (6 to 11 inches) of rain by 05:44 CDT (10:44 UTC) on July 10, 2026. Source

Kathimerini

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· Jul 9, 2026

Aspropyrgos factory fire prompts evacuation alert

Residents in Asproryrgos, West Attica, were told to evacuate towards the center of the city after a large fire broke out in a factory in the industrial section of the suburb.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Western Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Flooding forces state of local emergency in Kananaskis Country as visitors told to stay put

Heavy rainfall and localized flooding have prompted officials to declare a State of Local Emergency in the Kananaskis Improvement District, with some visitors being told to remain where they are as crews work to restore safe road access throughout Kananaskis Country.

Boston.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

What Boston meteorologists are saying about the potential for heavy rain and flooding ahead

Cooler air and wet weather kicking off the new week. The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about the potential for heavy rain and flooding ahead appeared first on Boston.com.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 30, 2026

Ghana flood Alert: NADMO orders immediate evacuation of communities along Weija Dam spillway

The National Disaster Management Organisation has issued an urgent evacuation order to residents along the Weija Dam spillway after it was opened.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

Los Angeles mayor declares emergency over Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Los Angeles mayor declares emergency over Boyle Heights warehouse fire

The Tico Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Costa Rica Flood Emergency Winds Down and Damage Assessment Begins

Costa Rica’s week-long flood emergency in the Caribbean and Northern Zone has begun to wind down, with the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) reporting Monday that it had closed all of the shelters it opened as a precaution and that more than 250 displaced residents had returned home. The improvement followed several days of heavy [] The post Costa Rica Flood Emergency Winds Down and Damage Assessment Begins appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered

Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Forest fire prompts evacuation orders for Walsh River, other areas near Labrador City

An evacuation order has been issued for the area of Walsh River and other locations, near Labrador City.

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Related coverage for "Philadelphia declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city": UrduPoint — Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency. Twitchy — Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway. ABC7 New York — AccuWeather Alert:Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of NYC, NJ . ArcaMax — Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency as Philly cleans up from 'microbursts' that downed trees and cut power. Drudge Retort — NYC 'Evacuations Underway', 'unstable Midtown Building'. Hindustan Times — Why was former Pfizer HQ evacuated? Collapse fears explained after NYC Dept of Buildings' review. Global News — Growing wildfires in northern Manitoba prompt evacuations. Off The Press — Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms. KSAT San Antonio — Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry. The Independent — 200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding. JFeed — Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County Until 1:30 PM . Latestly.com — Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region. RedState — The Stuff of Nightmares: Evacuations Underway As Support Structures Buckle on NYC Skyscraper. MyJoyOnline — Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches. DNyuz — Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests. Washington Examiner — Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation. Sarajevo Times — The City of Mostar declares a State of Emergency over the Fire at the Uborak Landfill. Borneo Bulletin — Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation. Arutz Sheva — Israeli Consulate in New York evacuated amid fears of nearby building collapse. BNO News — Massive fire burns through commercial building in eastern Pennsylvania. USA TODAY — LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC. The Watchers — Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States. Kathimerini — Aspropyrgos factory fire prompts evacuation alert. Reuters — LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle. Western Standard — Flooding forces state of local emergency in Kananaskis Country as visitors told to stay put . Boston.com — What Boston meteorologists are saying about the potential for heavy rain and flooding ahead. Yen.com.gh — Ghana flood Alert: NADMO orders immediate evacuation of communities along Weija Dam spillway. Medical Daily — Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions. UPI — Los Angeles mayor declares emergency over Boyle Heights warehouse fire. The Tico Times — Costa Rica Flood Emergency Winds Down and Damage Assessment Begins. The New Zealand Herald — Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered. CBC News — Forest fire prompts evacuation orders for Walsh River, other areas near Labrador City