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Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating landslides in Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 410 deaths, 336 missing persons, and widespread destruction, especially in the Kandy region, as authorities work to clear roads, restore communication, and provide shelter for displaced residents.
Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic flooding across Southeast Asia, resulting in at least 600 deaths and hundreds missing in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka being severely affected and thousands stranded or evacuated.
Search efforts at a Tennessee ammunition plant following a deadly explosion have concluded with no survivors found, and authorities believe all missing individuals have likely perished, marking a tragic loss for the community.
At least 25 people, including children and elderly, were killed and over 100 injured when a church under construction collapsed during an event in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with the death toll potentially rising.
A tragic derailment of Lisbon's 140-year-old Glória funicular resulted in 16 deaths, including several foreign nationals and local workers, prompting mourning and calls for investigation into the cause, with many residents expressing fear and reluctance to use the funicular again.
Three Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Training Center, marking the department's deadliest incident since 1857. The cause remains unknown, but initial reports suggest the explosive was inert and brought back from a routine callout. Authorities, including the FBI and ATF, are investigating, and officials emphasize the incident was isolated with no community threat.
A devastating fire at a newly opened hypermarket in Kut, Iraq, has resulted in at least 61 deaths and numerous injuries, with ongoing investigations and three days of mourning declared.
During severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, Julian Ryan heroically sacrificed his life to save his family, including his fiancée and children, while many others, including children at a summer camp, lost their lives or went missing. The tragedy resulted in at least 80 deaths, with the community mourning the loss of loved ones and heroes alike.
MGMT has announced their upcoming album, Loss of Life, set to be released on February 23rd. The first single, "Mother Nature," is out now. The album features a range of producers, including Patrick Wimberly and Dave Fridmann, and includes a collaboration with Christine and the Queens. The song has a more grounded sound compared to MGMT's earlier psychedelic singles. Pre-orders for the album are available, and the band expressed their pride in the project.
MGMT discusses their upcoming album "Loss of Life," the success of their hit song "Little Dark Age" on TikTok, their career trajectory, and their approach to making music. The duo reflects on their previous albums, the freedom of being off a major label, and their creative process for the new record. They also talk about turning 40, their recent performance of their debut album "Oracular Spectacular," and their plans for the future, including the possibility of a tour.
Two names from the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Ian and Fiona, have been retired due to the catastrophic damage and significant loss of life they caused. The retired storms combined for a total of $115 billion dollars in damage and 179 lives lost. Hurricane Ian was the costliest hurricane on record to hit Florida, causing at least 150 deaths. Hurricane Fiona caused $2.5 billion in damages in Puerto Rico alone and set Canada's all-time low-pressure record. Since 1953, 96 Atlantic tropical cyclone names have been retired, including 2021's Ida, 2020's Laura, and 2019's Dorian.