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Dozens of people are dead after heavy rain hit Europe recently, inundating some cities with the heaviest rain in over 100 years. Storm Boris, a dangerous low-pressure system, arrived this weekend in central Europe, primarily impacting the cities of Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague. The heaviest rain in over 100 years arrived on Sunday, causing rivers to burst their banks. Over 5,400 homes have been damaged in Romania's southeastern region of Galati alone, after highways were turned into raging rivers. Structures were first flooded by water and then torn down by the rushing currents, displacing thousands of people. A dam in Austria suffered a breach and was close to collapsing as well, leading to the evacuation of numerous citizens living downstream. States of emergencies have been announced for several regions in multiple different countries, and Poland has also announced a state of natural disaster for 30 days across some of the worst-hit areas. In fact, in the Polish town of Klodzko, there was so much flooding that a local water treatment plant was overwhelmed with the volume of water coming into the facility. Because of this, the entire town of around 25,000 people is being advised to avoid drinking tap water for the next few days, as it could be contaminated. Boris also dumped heavy snow on some towns in the Alps, and that may cause a problem. inthe coming days. As temperatures heat up in those mountainous regions, the large amount of snow in the area will melt, leading to more flooding. Residents in the affected countries, like Poland, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, have lost everything in this disaster-- many people lost their homes, businesses, and most of their personal possessions. The Czech Republic was one of the worst-hit, with a total of 10,500 evacuations throughout the extreme weather event. According to CNN, one town by the name of Krnov is over 80% underwater. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported that despite the tough situation, some residents refuse to evacuate, leading to more drownings and rescue operations. In total, at least 17 people have died so far, primarily from drowning in floodwaters, but the death toll is currently unclear-- it is expected to go up in the coming days due to the fact that many people were carried very long distances by the raging currents. Hundreds of people are still stuck on roofs, cars, and trees after hanging on through the storm, and firefighters and rescue crews are working around the clock to rescue as many people as they can. However, it is a risky job-- one brave firefighter was killed in Austria when he slipped on stairs while attempting to remove floodwaters from a home. Unfortunately, the rain is not expected to stop anytime soon for some regions. Much of central Europe is still suffering from heavy rain, but the precipitation has eased up in areas farther north, like Poland. Storm Boris is currently moving south towards the Mediterranean, and is expected to deliver more rain to southern Europe and parts of Germany through today and tomorrow. According to Reuters, the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, is expected to rise to almost 28 feet later this week, which is only a foot from the all-time record of 29.2 feet from 2013. Sadly, these extreme weather events will only continue to increase as climate change worsens, and northern regions like Europe are experiencing the largest changes in weather patterns. While some areas of the world become drier, Europe is only becoming wetter and hotter, fostering the development of stronger, more intense storm systems. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Both G and C were originally represented by the Phoenician symbol for gimel, which meant “camel.” It was the Romans who finally separated the two letters, letting C keep its shape and adding a bar at the bottom for the letter G. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): It’s better to have them hate you than to feel sorry for you. (Rose Blumkin) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Nebula (noun)- A nebula is a large cloud of interstellar gas or dust. In nontechnical use, the word nebula also refers to a galaxy other than the Milky Way. In a Sentence: We were eventually able to see the nebula through the telescope.

Former President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt near his Mar-a-Lago residence yesterday, but he is alive and well. The incident took place at his golf club, the Trump International Golf Club, in West Palm Beach, located north of Miami on Florida's eastern coast. Trump was walking between Holes 5 and 6 on the course when Secret Service agents on the lookout near him spotted an AK-47 poking through the trees around 300-500 yards away, leading them to open fire into the area where the rifle was. The shooter instantly dropped their weapon, two backpacks, an aiming scope, and a GoPro, and sprinted away, speeding away from the scene in an SUV. The suspect has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh after he was quickly caught by law enforcement in a nearby county and is now in custody. Trump quickly sent an email to supporters, saying, “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” He also said, “Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” He also made a statement on his fundraising website: "FEAR NOT! I am safe and well, and no one was hurt. Thank God! But, there are people in this world who will do whatever it takes to stop us. I will not stop fighting for you. I will Never Surrender." However, this isn't the first time this sort of issue has occurred with Donald Trump. In mid-July, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. One rally attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured. Trump himself was grazed by a bullet, with the projectile skimming his ear. The event brought many prominent figures to say something, as Biden said to reports, "There's no place in America for this kind of violence. It's sick." An investigation has been launched by the federal and state governments into the attempted assassination, and the Secret Service is coming under federal scrutiny once again for allowing a shooter to get so close to Trump. Following the July shooting, the Secret Service came under intense scrutiny after they allowed the gunman to sneak into the rally with a weapon and take shots at Trump. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her post in July after public disapproval over the agency's alleged mishandling of the assassination attempt, and there may be more shifting in the hierarchy of the Secret Service after this incident. President Biden and VP Kamala Harris are being updated with the latest on the situation, but they stated that they are "relieved" that Trump was unharmed. Biden continued to reiterate that "there is no place for political violence or for any violence" in the US, adding that he had taken measures to "ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety." Upcoming Events this week: International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (Monday, September 16) International Day for Interventional Cardiology (Monday, September 16) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (Monday, September 16) World Patient Safety Day (Tuesday, September 17) International Equal Pay Day (Wednesday, September 18) World Cleanup Day (Friday, September 20) International Day of Peace (Saturday, September 21) UCI Road World Championships Begin (Saturday, September 21) WNBA Playoffs Begin (Sunday, September 22) Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (Sunday, September 22) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Cappuccinos were originally named that because of their resemblance to the color of the clothing of Capuchin monks, who used to wear brown tunics with a similar color. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I believe that everything happens for a reason, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. (Stevie Nicks) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Liminal (adj)- Liminal is a formal word most often used to describe an intermediate state, phase, or condition. It can also describe something that is barely perceptible or barely capable of eliciting a response. Ina Sentence: The essay presents an image of the border region as a liminal zone where one culture blends into another.

We have released a new Deep Dive article by Adit Kakkad on Apple's Glowtime event, where they announced all of their latest devices coming this fall. You can check out the new article here . We have released a new Deep Dive article by Mihir Gupta on the United States presidential debate this past week. You can check out the new article here . At least 24 people were killed and over 40 others were injured after a massive gas tanker explosion in Haiti yesterday, charring dozens of bodies. The incident took place in the southwestern coastal town of Miragoane, which is located in the department of Nippes on the country's southern peninsula. It began when another vehicle pierced the tanker, allowing oil to spill out. Due to a recent shortage of gasoline in the area, locals sprinted to collect gas from the tanker, forming a large crowd around the ruptured oil tanker. Then, the flammable liquid caught fire, resulting in a massive explosion that charred bodies beyond recognition. Initial reports found that 16 people had been killed, but that number rose to 24 after more investigations. Additional inspections are ongoing, and will find any other victims. Several locals were severely injured but managed to survive-- 13 people experienced burns on over 80% of their bodies, making them impossible to transport to nearby hospitals. Other survivors with severe injuries who able to be transported were taken to bigger hospitals in the capital of Port-au-Prince by helicopter. Haiti has been ravaged by gang violence in the past few months after thousands of criminals overpowered security and escaped from the country's largest jail in March. Gangs have set up barriers on roads and continue to swarm peaceful communities, pillaging the entire area and killing dozens in the process. Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless because of the conflict and thousands more have fled the capital, temporarily moving to smaller, more rural towns to escape the violence. Because of the violence, gasoline supplies have slowed down in many areas, as the gas tankers have to be taken to different parts of the country by boat to avoid running into gangs on local roads. Kenyan forces have arrived in Haiti to work with local police and try to fight the gang violence, but it will take time to make any sort of progress. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Prescription pill bottles are always a transparent orange for three specific reasons: to block UV radiation (orange filters UV rays), to make sure you can see the medications, and to make sure people recognize that it is a medication-- orange bottles are now universally known for prescription medicines! Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The distance between dreams and reality is called discipline. (Paulo Coelho) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Succor (noun)- Succor is a literary term meaning "something that you do or give to help someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation." In a Sentence: We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.

Wildfires are raging across the western United States once again, with multiple fires scorching California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. Here are some of the largest fires burning across the West: Rail Ridge Fire: This fire is not in a very populated area, but is one of the worst fires burning right now. Located in eastern Oregon, the Rail Ridge Fire has burned over 152,000 acres and is only 7% contained. It was started from natural causes. Wapiti Fire: Also in a relatively unpopulated area, the Wapiti Fire has scorched over 121,000 acres in central Idaho and is only 12% contained. It started from natural causes. However, it still poses a threat-- the fire is located just 100 miles away from Idaho's capital of Boise, causing air quality in the city has plummeted in recent days. Lava Fire: This fire is located quite close to the Wapiti Fire, around western Idaho near the border with Oregon. It started from natural causes, has burned over 71,000 acres, and is only 0% contained. Line Fire: One of the biggest fires making headlines in recent days has been the Line Fire. The wildfire began on Thursday and has since exploded in size, expanding from 1,180 acres on Friday evening to 17,200 acres by Saturday night. It is located in San Bernardino County in a heavily populated area, as the fire is on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Over 1,800 firefighters are trying to fight the flames, which have endangered over 36,000 structures and caused evacuations for at least 4,800 homes. The wildfire's cause is still unknown, but it has reached 23,000 acres in size and is only 3% contained. In fact, the Line Fire is even creating its own weather-- the smoke from the fire is organizing into what are known as pyrocumulus clouds. Some areas are even creating pyrocumulonimbus clouds, which can spark intense lightning and drop heavy rain, leading to flash flooding. This has been one of the worst-ever fire seasons for the western United States, and it isn't over yet. Triple-digit heat indexes will continue to plague southern California for the next few days, and strong winds across the region are blowing fires into new areas. Fire crews are trying their hardest to stop the flames before they destroy more structures, but they will need some help from the weather to do that. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest):  Contrary to popular belief, the letter D in D-Day does not stand for “doom” or “disaster”—it simply stands for “day.” The military marks important operations and invasions with a D as a placeholder-- meaning that D-Day is actually short for Day-Day. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Destiny is not necessarily what we get out of life, but rather, what we give. (Cary Grant) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ambivalent (adj)- Someone described as ambivalent has or displays very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time. In a Sentence: Aya was ambivalent about starting her first year away at college—excited for the new opportunities that awaited but sad to leave her friends and family back home.

Warning: This article contains information that may be sensitive to young viewers. On Tuesday, 9:00 pm EDT, the second and last presidential debate of 2024 took place in Philadelphia, PA. The candidates facing off in the ABC-hosted event were Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the moderators were David Muir and Lindsey Davis. Over the course of the debate, the two candidates fought over issues such as abortion and foreign policy. Today, we will explore how it went down. Contents: Economy Abortion Immigration and Border Security Jan. 6th Attack/Smooth Power Transitions Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War/NATO US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Climate Change The first topic was the economy. Harris stated that Trump wanted to implement a greater sales tax, which Trump vehemently denied. Trump said that he implemented tariffs which were good for the country. He also said inflation was very low during his presidency (which is true). He also said it was Biden's and Harris' fault that inflation skyrocketed. (This is false because the inflation was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war .) Harris blamed Trump for the unemployment and the long COVID period in the US in 2020. She claimed Trump was responsible for the creation of Project 2025. (This is false according to both Trump and the Project 2025 website. However, he has made some statements in the past that implied he was involved). The second topic was abortion. Trump stated that Tim Walz, Harris' running mate, is okay with "executing" babies after they are born. (This is false because Democrats do not support that ideology. Also, only 1% of abortions are performed during the second half of pregnancy, and killing a baby is illegal in all states of the US.) Trump said he would provide exceptions in his ban for cases like "[r*pe], incest, and the life of the mother." Harris claimed Trump would sign a federal ban on abortion if he was elected, which Trump denied. She also said she wanted to reinstate Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision in 1973 which said that abortion was a right protected by the Constitution. Trump supports IVF. (IVF, which stands for in vitro fertilization , is a process in which a mother can get pregnant without having to wait for it naturally.) The third topic of the evening was immigration and border security. Trump claimed that in Springfield, Ohio, illegal immigrants were eating residents' pets. (The Springfield government released a statement earlier this week saying this claim is false.) The next topic was the Jan. 6th attack on the US Capitol building and smooth power transitions in 2025. Trump said he was not responsible for the incident, which Harris refused to believe. He claimed former House speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible for it instead, due to her not accepting his offer of 10,000 National Guard soldiers. Harris claimed Trump intends to have a "bloodbath" if he does not get elected. (She was referring to a statement he had made during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio: “Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — that’s gonna be the least of it. It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country. That will be the least of it. But they’re not going to sell those cars. They’re building massive factories.”) Trump still claims he won the 2020 election. (This claim was created because some states got really close. However, during recounts, it was shown that Biden did win. In fact, during an investigation, it was revealed that Biden had won by a bigger margin than what was reported.) The next topic was the Israel-Hamas war. Harris has taken a different stance on the war than her current superior. During the debate, she said that Israel had "a right to defend itself," but many innocent Palestinians were killed afterward. Harris said she wants a two-state solution. Trump claimed Harris "hates Israel," which Harris vehemently denied. The next topic of the debate was the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO. Trump said the US provides much more to NATO than European countries. He also said he has good relations with both Zelenskyy and Putin and could negotiate with them to stop the war, just like former President Carter helped negotiate the end of the Israel-Egypt conflict. Harris claimed Trump would just surrender to Russia, similar to how the US handled the Vietnamese War. The next topic was the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, which resulted in 13 US soldiers being killed. Harris said she supported the withdrawal and explained the benefits for taxpayers. Harris brought up Trump's invitation to the Taliban to go to Camp David, an important presidential retreat place where important negotiations have taken place. Harris blamed Trump for that, saying it was wrong of him to invite terrorists to " [a] place of storied significance for us as Americans". Trump said he did that because they were the ones "doing the killing". Trump claimed that the poor withdrawal from Afghanistan led Russia to invade Ukraine. The final topic of the night was climate change. Harris claimed Trump said climate change is a hoax. Trump made no statements on climate change. The next debate is on October 1st, between the two running mates, JD Vance and Tim Walz. CBS News will be hosting the debate in New York City. For the full debate (1 hr, 49 mins), go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgsC_aBquUE . For the full debate transcript, go to https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-trump-presidential-debate-transcript/story?id=113560542

Thousands of unionized Boeing employees are conducting a massive strike that could bring the company's aircraft manufacturing line to a halt. Boeing has over 150,000 employees, 33,000 of which are part of the International Association of Machinist (IAM) union. The union had been demanding for higher pay for the last few months, and IAM and Boeing had finally agreed to a huge deal that would provide employees with a 25% raise over four years. Union officials said that it was by far, the best deal they had ever managed to negotiate with Boeing. However, 95% of union members voted against the deal, and 96% voted to strike on Thursday. Since then, it has been absolute chaos in America's aircraft industry-- Boeing supports around 1.6 million employees, including its 10,000 parts suppliers. Boeing will need to reach a decision on a new deal fast, as their production has come to a complete stop. Over half of the world's airplanes are made by the company, making them the United States' single largest exporter. Strikers told reporters that they been expecting this to come for a while, as they had been treated unfairly and had been given measly salaries while higher-ups were raking in all of the profit. Because they knew a strike was coming, they had been saving up on money, and now have plenty of buffer to last through a long strike. This will just add on to Boeing's problem, as employees will be facing less financial distress during the strike. Boeing management will be cringing after this incident-- strikes are not what they needed to help their financial problems. Boeing is currently $58 billion in debt and has pleaded guilty to defrauding the FAA , meaning that they are facing more challenges. They are also falling behind competitor Airbus for numerous reasons: the FAA's constant oversight is leading to a slower production line, and their existing planes are experiencing new issues every few months. This strike will bring their production line to a halt in some areas, and it will force them to move some production to non-unionized plants. While the strike will not affect day-to-day travel, it will cause even more delays in Boeing's production process. However, Airbus is no better right now: Here's why you need to wait 10 years for an Airbus plane if you ordered one today. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest):  Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is the longest-running prime-time live-action scripted show. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Our dreams must be stronger than our memories . We must be pulled by our dreams, rather than pushed by our memories. (Jesse Jackson) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Callow (adj)- Callow is a synonym of immature used to describe someone, especially a young person, who does not have much experience and does not know how to behave like an adult. Like the word immature , callow is often used disapprovingly. In a Sentence: The novel’s plot involves a callow youth who eventually learns the value of hard work and self-reliance.

In case you missed it, thank you for helping Your News Hub reach 200 site members! We began as The Weekly News in February 2022 and have quickly risen to reach 200 loyal members that have subscribed to our news. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined the journey, we’re extremely grateful for your support and are committed to bringing you even more news that you enjoy. Haven't subscribed yet? Click here  to receive daily emails from us on the latest news, and download our app here ! Also, United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump faced off in an intense debate on Tuesday night, battling over their stances on major issues like the economy, wars, and border security. Look out for a Deep Dive article by Mihir Gupta coming later this week on the debate. In addition, Apple made some big announcements at their annual event over the weekend, including the release of the iPhone 16 with the company's new AI feature, Apple Intelligence. Stay tuned for another Deep Dive article by Adit Kakkad coming soon on the event. The world's first civilian spacewalk was carried out yesterday, with a four-person crew traveling outside their spacecraft as part of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. The crew consists of Jared Isaacman, the billionaire founder of Shift4 Payments, Scott "Kidd" Poteet, a former US Air Force pilot, and Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis-- both SpaceX engineers. They took off aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon rocket early on Tuesday, beginning a five-day journey into the fringes of outer space. From there, the spacecraft reached a maximum height of 870 miles, but the actual spacewalk took place between 118 and 435 miles up. Before the crew could exit, they went through a process known as "pre-breathing," which removes nitrogen from your bloodstream. When in a vacuum like space, nitrogen can puff up into gas bubbles, which is a dangerous condition that can block blood vessels, leading to tissue damage, pain in joints and muscles, and even paralysis, organ failure, and death. Pre-breathing is needed whenever someone is ascending from a high-pressure environment, such as deep-sea diving. During the spacewalk, Isaacman and Gillis were the only crewmembers to actually exit the spacecraft, but the views from the windows of the capsule were also stunning. They received the opportunity to see Earth from above and a sunrise and sun set every hour and 46 minutes, providing a truly unique experience. Isaacman exited the hatch after the cabin depressurized, turning the air inside the spacecraft into a vacuum, and enjoyed the breathtaking views of Earth outside. Then, after he returned, Gillis went out for about 10 minutes, testing out their new spacesuit as she walked around-- SpaceX is aiming to create a lighter, less bulky spacesuit that is more like human clothes on Earth. The spacesuit, named EVA, will only be used by SpaceX for their civilian missions, as it does not include a Primary Life Support System (PLSS). This system is a backpack-like item that is attached to government spacesuits allowing them to move around more freely, while SpaceX astronauts have to stay attached to the spacecraft via hose. This also reduces the cost of the suit, allowing it to be mass produced in the future. The astronauts will stay in space for another two or three days as they conduct almost 40 different experiments, including research on space adaptation syndrome, a strange condition that affects around 50% of all astronauts. They are expected to return sometime on Sunday or Monday. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween was Dwight D. Eisenhower's wife, Mamie Eisenhower. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): You can often find success at the intersection of passion and expertise. (Cliff Lerner) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Fraternize (verb)- To fraternize with someone is to be friendly with them or to spend time with them in a friendly way. Fraternize is often, though not always, used in situations where such friendly behavior is considered wrong or improper, as in “fraternizing with the enemy.” In a Sentence: The boss warned that fraternizing with the junior employees could be a risky career move for a manager.

In case you missed it, thank you for helping Your News Hub reach 200 site members! We began as The Weekly News in February 2022 and have quickly risen to reach 200 loyal members that have subscribed to our news. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined the journey, we’re extremely grateful for your support and are committed to bringing you even more news that you enjoy. Haven't subscribed yet? Click here  to receive daily emails from us on the latest news, and download our app here ! Also, United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump faced off in an intense debate on Tuesday night, battling over their stances on major issues like the economy, wars, and border security. Look out for a Deep Dive article by Mihir Gupta coming later this week on the debate. In addition, Apple made some big announcements at their annual event over the weekend, including the release of the iPhone 16 with the company's new AI feature, Apple Intelligence. Stay tuned for another Deep Dive article by Adit Kakkad coming soon on the event. Hurricane Francine has made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 100 mph, battering the low-lying coastline of the southern US state. The hurricane began as a tropical depression on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico after being a point of interest to meteorologists for weeks, and slowly moved north along the Mexican coast. As it traveled in the western Gulf, it picked up speed, strengthening to become a tropical storm by Monday. By Tuesday night, the system had become a hurricane, rapidly moving northeast towards Louisiana. Marine warnings were put in place for the southeastern coast of Texas-- high surf generated by Francine's winds posed a serious threat to local boating and fishing. The hurricane reached Category 2 status just before making landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, last night, striking near the town of Houma. Francine was packing winds of over 100 mph, easily blowing down trees and damaging structures, as well as widespread storm surge of 3-7 inches, with up to 10 inches in the landfall area. Hurricane warnings are in place across southern Louisiana, primarily in the landfall zone, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for the New Orleans area and southern Mississippi. The hurricane directly hit the city of New Orleans, which has a population of over 1.27 million people, with some of its strongest winds, and over 300,000 people are already out of power in the entire region. Widespread power outages are expected across southern Louisiana, and outages are likely in northern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Even before landfall, the heavy rain quickly caused flash flooding, inundating roads, homes, and businesses. Totals of 4-8 inches are expected in most parts of eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, but some areas could receive up to 12 inches of rain. Thankfully, Francine is moving swiftly and weakening quickly-- it is already a weak tropical storm and is expected to fizzle out tonight near Memphis. Its rapid pace is also helping the system move over Louisiana quickly, preventing any severe flooding. However, due to a local weather pattern, it will linger over the Southeast, bringing heavy rain to Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, and lighter rain to the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and the Ohio Valley across the next few days. Flash flooding will be possible in cities like Jackson, Birmingham, Memphis, and Atlanta. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Candy corn was originally called chicken feed. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I look at my job as a passion … as a calling… not as a job. (Indra Nooyi) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Chockablock (adj)- Something described as chockablock is very full or tightly packed. In a Sentence: Their mantel is chockablock with knickknacks collected from their travels to all fifty states.

Thank you for helping Your News Hub reach 200 site members! We began as The Weekly News in February 2022 and have quickly risen to reach 200 loyal members that have subscribed to our news. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined the journey, we’re extremely grateful for your support and are committed to bringing you even more news that you enjoy. Haven't subscribed yet? Click here  to receive daily emails from us on the latest news, and download our app here ! Also, United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump faced off in an intense debate last night, battling over their stances on major issues like the economy, wars, and border security. Look out for a Deep Dive article by Mihir Gupta coming soon on the debate. In addition, Apple made some big announcements at their annual event over the weekend, including the release of the iPhone 16 with the company's new AI feature, Apple Intelligence. Stay tuned for another Deep Dive article by Adit Kakkad coming soon on the event. At least 127 people are dead after Typhoon Yagi swept across Vietnam this weekend, bringing 90 mph winds and heavy rain. By the time the hurricane approached the Chinese island of Hainan, it had become a super typhoon, packing winds of 150 mph-- equivalent to a strong Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean. That made it the second-strongest tropical cyclone of 2024, after the Atlantic's Category 5 Hurricane Beryl. You can read the full history of the typhoon here . The storm made landfall near the city of Wenchang on Hainan Island, moving north past the city of Haikou while battering both the Hainan and Guangdong provinces. B usinesses, public transportation, markets, schools, and construction sites  were all shut down, and numerous flights out of both provinces were also canceled. 24 people were killed by the typhoon across China and the Philippines, primarily due to dangerous floodwaters. From Hainan, it moved west before making its third and final landfall in northern Vietnam, where it traveled straight through the capital of Hanoi. Four airports, including Hanoi's major international airport, were been shut down before the storm, and Yagi arrived with a vengeance. Authorities issued flood and landslide warnings for 401 villages across 18 northern provinces as the heavy rain arrived, and 59,000 people were forced to evacuate in the Yen Bai province alone. Sustained winds of over 90 mph blew down dozens of trees and numerous structures, homes and businesses were completely inundated in the high floodwaters, and overflowing rivers knocked down bridges and washed away buildings. Over 18,000 homes were flooded in the typhoon, and crops also took a hit as agricultural fields were flooded. The rain also sparked multiple landslides in mountainous areas, ripping away forested hillsides and burying homes in mounds of dirt and debris. Vietnam's capital of Hanoi was one of the worst-hit, as the Red River flows straight through the city. Some reports stated that the river water levels were rising up to 4 inches per hour on Tuesday. The Vietnamese government has deployed over 4,600 soldiers to help with the evacuation process, and they will now focus on cleaning up the massive mess that Yagi is leaving behind. In total, millions of people are out of power, 127 people have been confirmed dead, at least 764 people have been injured, and 54 others are still missing. Yagi was the strongest storm to hit Vietnam in over 30 years, and it will now move onto Laos with pouring rain. However, the storm has now fizzled out-- winds are under 35 mph and the system is no longer organized. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin have all made it illegal to ban clotheslines. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The past is a great place and I don’t want to erase it or to regret it, but I don’t want to be its prisoner either. (Mick Jagger) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ethos (noun)- Ethos refers to the guiding beliefs of a person, group, or organization. In a Sentence: The company made environmental awareness part of its business ethos .

Italy's Jannik Sinner managed to beat the US's Taylor Fritz in an action-packed US Open final yesterday, closing out the tournament that included some major upsets. After Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the two favorites to win the tournament, were knocked out in major upsets last week, clearing the path for someone new to take the win this year. The semifinals came down to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs the UK's Jack Draper and the US's Taylor Fritz vs his close American friend Frances Tiafoe. Sinner ended up beating Draper, 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2, while Fritz edged out Tiafoe in a five-set thriller, 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. The tournament finished off with an intense match between Fritz and Sinner where the Italian took the win in straight sets-- 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. While Fritz had 10 aces compared to Sinner's 6 and 4 double faults to Sinner's 5, the American just couldn't battle Sinner's groundstrokes-- Fritz lost five out of his seven break points and won only 79 points compared to Sinner's 96. This means that the US's wait for a Men's Grand Slam win will continue-- the country hasn't won a major men's tennis championship since Andy Roddick won the US Open in 2003. However, this ends Italy's drought, which is even longer-- Italy hasn't won a men's tennis championship since Adriano Panatta won the French Open in 1976! Upcoming Events this week: International Day to Protect Education from Attack (Monday, September 9) Solheim Cup Begins (Tuesday, September 10) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation (Thursday, September 12) International Day of Democracy (Sunday, September 15) Solheim Cup Ends (Sunday, September 15) Mawlid-al-Nabi (Sunday, September 15) Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Sunday, September 15) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest):  The highest grossing Christmas movie is actually Dr. Seuss' The Grinch . Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. (Bindi Irwin) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Memento (noun)- Memento is a synonym of souvenir ; it refers to something that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or thing. In a Sentence: The box on the shelf in her closet is filled with mementos of her basketball career—awards, newspaper clippings, team photographs, and her old uniform.