Severe winter weather, including torrential rain and life-threatening cold, struck the United States this weekend, claiming lives and disrupting communities. In Kentucky, flooding caused by heavy rainfall proved deadly and led Governor Andy Beshear to announce the deaths of at least 11 people on Sunday, with the expectation that the number might rise. The effects … Read more
Daruvar, Croatia — A somber mood envelops Daruvar as the town announced a day of mourning to be observed on Wednesday, following a grievous mass shooting at a local nursing home that claimed six lives and left multiple others injured. In a gesture of respect, flags will be flown at half-mast and social activities will … Read more
Phoenix, AZ — Arizona, along with parts of California and Oregon, is currently grappling with a severe heat wave that has resulted in more than two dozen fatalities, according to reports from local officials. This extreme weather phenomenon, which began around the Fourth of July weekend, has led to triple-digit temperatures across these states, severely … Read more
Portland, Ore. — A severe heat wave sweeping through Oregon is believed to be the cause of multiple deaths in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Coos counties, highlighting the serious dangers posed by extreme temperatures. Authorities have reported at least six suspected heat-related fatalities as temperatures continue to rise, pressing local services into urgent responses. In Clackamas … Read more
Sunderland, a city in the North East of England, has seen a significant increase in deaths attributed to “despair” compared to London. Recent research conducted by Health Equity North (HEN), the University of Manchester, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research revealed that deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, collectively referred to as … Read more