I-10 freeway in Los Angeles to remain closed 3 to 5 weeks to repair fire damage: Governor Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A large section of the I-10 freeway near downtown Los Angeles will remain closed to traffic for three to five weeks to repair damage caused by a massive fire that investigators allege was started by an arsonist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom... Read More.
‘Catastrophic damage’ likely as Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as Category 5 storm, NOAA says Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Otis strengthened on Wednesday to a Category 5 storm as it made landfall in Mexico, where it's likely to bring "catastrophic damage," the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.The hurricane, which had been a tropical storm as of Tuesday morning, rapidly... Read More.
Historic banyan tree in Maui shows signs of growth after wildfire damage Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The 150-year-old banyan tree that was heavily damaged in the Maui wildfire in August is beginning to sprout new leaves, a sign of hope and progress amid the ongoing recovery efforts in the historic town of Lahaina.The 60-foot tall Indian banyan... Read More.
Aerosmith postpones multiple Peace Out dates after Steven Tyler suffers vocal cord damage Monday, September 11 by ABC NewsAerosmith has only played a handful of dates on their Peace Out farewell tour, and now it’s come to an abrupt halt. “I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” frontman Steven Tyler shared on... Read More.
Biden says ‘I don’t know’ what happened with DeSantis meeting as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage Saturday, September 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- President Joe Biden on Saturday morning offered his first on-camera reaction to his meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis falling through as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage."I don't know," Biden said in response to a shouted question as he and the... Read More.
Maui wildfires updates: President Biden, first lady get firsthand look at damage Tuesday, August 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The deadly wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history, officials said.The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds.... Read More.
‘Huge hassle’: I-95 collapse snarls truckers but wider economic damage uncertain Thursday, June 15 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- The collapse of a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia left Glenn Messinger scrambling to find new routes for 40 trucks that deliver food each day from a warehouse located a block away from the wreckage."It's a huge hassle," said Messinger, the... Read More.
Repairing Trump’s alleged damage to E. Jean Carroll’s reputation could cost up to $2.7 million, expert testifies Thursday, May 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Repairing the damage to writer E. Jean Carroll's reputation caused by then-President Donald Trump's Oct. 12, 2022, social media post that allegedly defamed her could cost up to $2.7 million, a marketing expert testified Thursday in Carroll's defamation and battery case... Read More.
Tornadoes by the numbers: Damage reported across 14 states Tuesday, April 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A powerful storm system unleashed violent tornadoes and severe thunderstorms across the United States last weekend, killing more than two dozen people.President Joe Biden has declared swaths of the country major disaster areas, freeing up federal funds and resources for recovery."While... Read More.
Why semi-automatic rifles like those used in the Nashville shooting can cause so much damage Thursday, March 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The recent mass shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, that left six people dead -- including three children -- was carried out, at least in part, with semi-automatic rifles.According to Nashville police, the shooter walked into the private Christian elementary... Read More.
Roger Daltrey leaves Florida show midconcert out of fear he’d “damage” his voice Tuesday, February 14 by ABC NewsRoger Daltrey left fans in Clearwater, Florida, disappointed when he cut short his show Saturday night in order to protect his voice.Planet Rock reports that earlier in the show, The Who star complained he was suffering from indigestion, as well as being unable to... Read More.
Tornado brings ‘significant damage’ to Selma, Alabama Thursday, January 12 by ABC News(SELMA, Ala.) -- A tornado delivered "significant damage" to the city of Selma, Alabama, as strong storms moved through the region on Thursday, according to the mayor's office.The "large and extremely dangerous" tornado struck Selma at 12:20 p.m. local time, according to the National... Read More.