Tag: Damage

Hurricane Nicole Makes Landfall in Florida

Hurricane Nicole Makes Landfall in Florida

As Nicole threatens the Carolinas and Virginia on Friday with tornadoes and flooding, Floridians are picking up the pieces after the storm killed at least four people and ripped apart buildings with its dangerous storm surge and powerful winds. An unresponsive man was pronounced dead Thursday morning after being shocked by a downed power line in Conway, Florida, which is just outside of Orlando, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. A woman traveling with the man was also electrocuted and later died at the hospital.

Bruce Willis Steps Down from Acting Due to Aphasia

Bruce Willis Steps Down from Acting Due to Aphasia

“Die Hard” star Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, which is a brain damage that hinders the person to express and understand spoken and written language. For “Die Hard” fans everywhere, this is a hard update to chew on, but Willis’s family is there to support him through aphasia challenges.

Russian and Ukrainian Diplomats Fail to Make a Dent in the Meeting

Russian and Ukrainian Diplomats Fail to Make a Dent in the Meeting

There is an estimated $100 billion in damage during the invasion of Ukraine. When the diplomats of Russia and Ukraine met on Thursday, they failed to find the resolution to the war. The Russians refuse to back down until the Ukrainians demilitarize their side. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, “The broad narrative he conveyed to me is that they will continue their aggression until Ukraine meets their demands, and the least of these demands is surrender.”

Looters Arrested After Targeting Tornado Victims

Looters Arrested After Targeting Tornado Victims

Vehicles, wires, shoes, and other personal items were stolen from victims of the deadly storms that recently shredded through the state of Kentucky. As if property damage from Mother Nature wasn’t enough, residents of Graves County were also targeted by a group of at least five suspected thieves.

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