JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Trump blocks some foreign grid equipment as part of emergency declaration
Trump said foreign supply of electrical equipment “constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat” to national security.
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Human-caused Hawk Fire burns through northwest Reno as 90,000 residents flee
A fast-moving wildfire officials say was started by human activity has destroyed homes across northwest Reno, Nevada, forced roughly 90,000 people from their neighborhoods, and remained at zero containment, with no end in sight. The Hawk Fire tore through the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest over the weekend, growing to more than […] The post Human-caused Hawk Fire burns through northwest Reno as 90,000 residents flee appeared first on American Almanac .
A fast-moving wildfire officials say was started by human activity has destroyed homes across northwest Reno, Nevada, forced roughly 90,000 people from their neighborhoods, and remained at zero containment, with no end in sight. The Hawk Fire tore through the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest over the weekend, growing to more than 23 square miles of rugged foothills ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line. By Sunday, August 23, the blaze had injured at least six people, three first responders and three civilians, knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, closed portions of U.S. Route 395, and pushed the edge of a mandatory "GO NOW" evacuation zone to the boundary of the University…Open
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - HURRICANE LALA: Honolulu mayor discusses safety preparations as Hawaii braces for storm
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the city's preparations as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii. Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 storm on Saturday, with 75mph winds and up to 30 inches of rain threatening Hawaii's Big Island. Officials have declared a state of emergency as heavy surf, flash flooding, mudslides, high winds and severe rain could cause devastation to the area.
AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Indiana storms leave at least six dead as historic flooding breaks century-old records
A storm system that began pounding Indiana on August 11 has killed at least six people and triggered historic flooding across the state, prompting a state of emergency, dozens of water rescues, and federal disaster assistance from President Trump. Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the sixth death on Saturday, August 15, after a […] The post Indiana storms leave at least six dead as historic flooding breaks century-old records appeared first on American Almanac .
A storm system that began pounding Indiana on August 11 has killed at least six people and triggered historic flooding across the state, prompting a state of emergency, dozens of water rescues, and federal disaster assistance from President Trump. Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the sixth death on Saturday, August 15, after a news conference earlier that day had put the toll at five. Among the dead: a four-year-old boy in Jennings County, in southeastern Indiana, who died Tuesday when a tree toppled onto his home during an outbreak of severe weather. A 19-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman in Delaware County, in the eastern part of the state, were also among the victims. State officials have not publicly…Open
AI:A catastrophic storm system has ravaged Indiana, leaving at least six dead and triggering historic flooding that shattered a 113-year-old record set in 1913 when the White River crested at 24.6 feet. The devastating weather, which includes casualties such as a four-year-old boy and several others across multiple counties, has left 150,000 residents without power and forced dozens of water rescues by emergency services. Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency and secured immediate federal disaster assistance from President Trump to aid the region in its recovery efforts. The flooding, which submerged large portions of Indianapolis and surrounding communities, follows a pattern of severe weather battering the Midwest that…Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Austin Hanson and David Gay) - Braun: Federal relief expected as Indiana continues to be impacted by severe weather, flooding
INDIANAPOLIS -- During a news conference on Saturday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he spoke with President Donald Trump, who said that he is galvanizing FEMA to complete a Presidential Emergency Declaration In a news release from Braun's office, he said that Trump "intends to approve the Governor's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration." This [...]
AI:Governor Mike Braun has confirmed negotiations with President Donald Trump to secure a Presidential Emergency Declaration aimed at mobilizing FEMA resources to combat the catastrophic and relentless flooding currently ravaging Indiana. Following discussions between state and federal leadership, President Trump intends to approve the Governor's request to ensure necessary relief reaches communities devastated by the historic storm surge. This decisive administrative action seeks to bypass typical bureaucratic delays and provides much-needed federal support to stabilize a region suffering from severe weather-driven destruction.Open
NYTIMES (Orlando Mayorquín and Pooja Salhotra) - An Island Used to Storms Readies for One of the Strongest in Decades
Storms regularly sweep across Hawaii, but actual hurricanes are rare. As Lala approached, propane, ice and Oreos were among the priorities.
AI:Hurricane Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency. Residents are scrambling to prepare for one of the most powerful storms hitting the islands in decades, focusing on stockpiling essentials like propane and ice. While tropical storms are common, this specific intensification has forced a massive logistical mobilization across the state to prepare for potential prolonged power outages and heavy wind and rain.Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Tropical Storm Lala becomes Category 1 hurricane
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green declared a state of emergency and urged residents to take the storm seriously.
AI:Tropical Storm Lala has officially intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting Governor Josh Green to declare a state of emergency. Residents are facing imminent threats from heavy rain and damaging winds, with warnings issued for significant impacts across the islands.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Historic Midwest flooding; state of emergency for Indiana
Indiana is under a statewide emergency after catastrophic flooding in the Midwest overwhelmed entire communities. Mayor Dan Ridenour of Muncie, Indiana, joins Elizabeth Vargas with the latest on his town's recovery. That's tonight on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." #indiana #flooding #stateofemergency #newsnation This episode originally aired August 13, 2026. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Indiana has declared a statewide emergency following catastrophic flooding across the Midwest that has devastated communities and overwhelmed local infrastructure. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour reports on the ongoing recovery efforts as historic water levels have turned stable neighborhoods into disaster zones, causing widespread destruction to homes and businesses throughout the state.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Floodwaters reach historic levels, as Indiana prepares for more rainfall
Homes are destroyed, shopping plazas and vehicles are submerged underwater, and communities are shocked after a “100-year flood” swept Indiana this week. Rivers are still rising after the state was hit with storms and flash flooding. The governor issued a statewide disaster emergency, and some cities are under a curfew. Read more: https://www.newsnationnow.com/weather/100-year-flood-rocks-indiana/ Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Historic flood hits parts of the Midwest, state of emergency in Indiana - The Hill | NEWSNATYION
Host Alicia Nieves tracks breaking news out of the Midwest where historic flooding has put entire towns underwater. In Indiana, the governor declared a state of emergency, as the Hoosier State prepares for another round of storms. 00:00 -- Introduction 02:35 -- Now: Another round of storms hits Indiana 13:05 -- White House searches for new press secretary 17:30 -- Now: Another round of storms hits Indiana 28:50 -- New aircraft carrier heading to Middle East 37:55 -- Claude to mark AI-generated content
AI:Indiana is currently being ravaged by a historic, catastrophic flooding event that has effectively submerged entire towns. The Governor has been forced to declare a state of emergency as the Hoosier State braces for subsequent rounds of devastating storms. While mainstream outlets attempt to frame this through a lens of mere weather patterns, the reality on the ground is one of total destruction to homes and businesses. This isn't just a standard storm cycle; it is an unprecedented environmental onslaught leaving residents in a desperate struggle for recovery while waiting on federal aid that may or may not arrive in time.Open