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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island
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7.1 magnitude quake shakes Japan's Kyushu and people are missing after a shopping center collapses

7.1 magnitude quake shakes Japan's Kyushu and people are missing after a shopping center collapses

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu
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Friendship Bell to ring on Hiroshima anniversary | Georgiana Vines

Friendship Bell to ring on Hiroshima anniversary | Georgiana Vines

The International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge will ring 81 times at dawn Aug. 6 to honor victims of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
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ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

France's Terence Atmane avenged a first-round Wimbledon loss to Frances Tiafoe, prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. Tiafoe, a Washington-area native, was the tournament's sixth seed.
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Major earthquake hits Japan, causing injuries and building collapses

Major earthquake hits Japan, causing injuries and building collapses

The earthquake caused dozens of injuries, according to Japanese media. At a shopping mall, people were trapped after an explosion.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands, No Tsunami Threat

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands in southwestern Alaska late Saturday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred about 61.5 miles southeast of Atka at a depth of approximately 6 miles. Despite the earthquake's magnitude, no tsunami threat has been issued, and there have been no reports of the shaking being felt, likely due to the distance from the epicenter. This event adds to the recent seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Heat dome builds over Texas as temperatures soar into the triple digits

Heat dome builds over Texas as temperatures soar into the triple digits

A heat dome building over Texas is fueling triple-digit heat, dangerous heat indexes and increased wildfire risks across the state.
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Heat dome set to bring extreme heat throughout California

Heat dome set to bring extreme heat throughout California

Pockets of California will experience a wave of extreme temperatures, with some areas hitting triple digits as a large heat dome forms over the state.
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Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US: See maps

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US: See maps

This week's heat dome and Canadian wildfire smoke are creating unhealthy conditions for millions of people across the United States.
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Minimal Damage Reported

Strong Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Minimal Damage Reported

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu on July 24, 2026, with a depth of 45 km. The epicenter was located 83 km west of Sola and 171 km north-northwest of Luganville. The earthquake was felt by approximately 23,000 people with light shaking and 91,000 with weak shaking. No tsunami warning was issued, and the USGS reported a low likelihood of casualties and damage. The region's infrastructure, primarily composed of vulnerable structures, remains a concern for potential future seismic events.
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NASA Evacuates Madrid Deep Space Station Amid Wildfires, Ensures Continuity of Operations

NASA Evacuates Madrid Deep Space Station Amid Wildfires, Ensures Continuity of Operations

NASA has evacuated its Madrid Deep Space Network ground station due to wildfires near the Spanish capital. The evacuation was carried out to ensure the safety of personnel, with 90 workers being moved from the site. The Madrid station is a critical part of NASA's global network, working alongside facilities in California and Australia to maintain communication with spacecraft in deep space. Despite the evacuation, NASA has transitioned operations to the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California to maintain uninterrupted support for its missions. The agency is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy.