NYTIMES (Amy Graff and Pooja Salhotra) - The Last Hurricane to Hit Hawaii Became a Movie Star
Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai, causing at least seven deaths and $1.8 billion in damage. It also got a cameo in a Spielberg movie.
AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later
Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later appeared first on American Almanac .
Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province of East Nusa Tenggara and sending residents running from their homes in the dark. Hours later, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the same area, compounding the damage and the fear. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, known as BNPB, confirmed the death toll, and officials warned the number could climb as communication lines remained down in remote villages. The U.S.…Open
NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Triggering Tsunami Warning as Buildings Collapse and Death Toll Rises
Indonesia 7.7 earthquake by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 16, 2026 At least 38 people were initially reported dead after the powerful quake struck off Flores Island; rescuers face blocked roads, [...]
AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia as rescue teams struggle to reach hardest-hit areas
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning, killing at least 47 people and flattening buildings across multiple provinces, with authorities warning the death toll will likely climb as rescuers push toward remote villages still cut off by landslides and communication failures. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time, centered roughly 68 […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia as rescue teams struggle to reach hardest-hit areas appeared first on American Almanac .
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning, killing at least 47 people and flattening buildings across multiple provinces, with authorities warning the death toll will likely climb as rescuers push toward remote villages still cut off by landslides and communication failures. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time, centered roughly 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. It struck at a shallow depth, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre initially measured it at magnitude 6.9 before upgrading it to 7.7. Fifteen minutes later, at 6:13 a.m., a second earthquake measuring 6.3 rattled the same region, followed by dozens of aftershocks that rippled…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.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 'We weren't ready': Indiana resident describes historic flooding
Days of relentless rain have left parts of Indiana dealing with severe flooding, with rising rivers continuing to threaten communities even as rainfall begins to move out of the region. Anna Dungan joins "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to describe the fear, evacuations and damage residents face as floodwater engulfs homes, businesses and roads. 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.
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Ukraine Targets Russia’s “Amazon” as Wildberries Strikes Threaten to Deepen Economic Pressure
A Wildberries warehouse burns on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg earlier this month. (Social media via Reuters) Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 12, 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is escalating its long-range [...]
NPR (The Associated Press) - Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.Open
NYTIMES (Julie Turkewitz, Genevieve Glatsky and Michael Levenson) - Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.Open