[GroundUp] "These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city."

Madrid — New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Coastal areas of Valencia were placed under the highest alert on Wednesday evening. Forecasters said up to 180 millimeters (7 inches) of rain could fall there within five hours. Cleanup efforts in parts of Valencia hardest hit by the Oct. 29 storm were still continuing, and there were concerns over what more rain could bring to streets still covered with mud and debris. In southern Malaga province, streets were flooded, while 3,000 people near the Guadalhorce river were moved from their homes as a preventive measure. Schools across the province were closed, along with many stores. High-speed AVE train service was canceled between Malaga and Madrid as well as Barcelona and Valencia. There were no reports of any deaths. Spanish weather forecaster AEMET put Malaga on red alert, saying up to 70 millimeters (roughly 3 inches) of rain had accumulated in an hour. Parts of Tarragona province in the east also faced heavy rain and remained under red alert. The forecast in Malaga delayed the start of the Billie Jean King Cup tennis finals between Spain and Poland, which was set for Wednesday. The storm system affecting Spain is caused by warm air that collides with stagnant cold air and forms powerful rain clouds. Experts say that drought and flood cycles are increasing with climate change.

Ukrainian overnight drone attacks have set several non-residential buildings on fire in Russia's Kaluga and Bryansk regions, regional governors said on Sunday. "Emergency services and firefighters are on the site," Alexander Bogomaz, governor of the Russian border region of Bryansk, wrote on the Telegram messaging app, without providing further detail. The defense ministry said its air defense units had destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 17 over Bryansk. Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region, which borders the Moscow region to its northeast, said a non-residential building in the region was on fire as result of Ukraine's drone attack. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said its drone attacks on Russian territory are aimed at infrastructure key to Moscow's war efforts and are in response to Russia's continued attack on Ukraine's territory.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24 hours power supply. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, […]

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Chanel Maya Bank plays Sawyer Bennett in 'Gossip Girl' Gossip Girl star Chanel Maya Bank’s has sparked panic as she has been missing since two weeks.Chanel aka Sawyer Benett reportedly disappeared in Los Angeles. Her family members, including her mum, Judy Singh and cousin, Danielle-Tori...

John Krasinski reportedly could not believe being named the Sexiest Man AliveJohn Krasinski as 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive invoked a mixed reaction from social media, pleasing some fans while leaving the others disappointed. Meanwhile some social media users have found an interesting link...

Featuring interviews with Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Pulse), Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge), and many more, the documentary is now streaming on Shudder.

The dwindling Never Trump faction has nothing left to offer but contempt for Trump voters and fantasies of destroying the Constitution.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) went live on X Wednesday, giving the public a way to question and see how tax dollars are being spent.

The Series D fundraising round was "oversubscribed" and netted Firefly $175 million.

The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.

1. 7 latest images of space objects captured by NASA James Webb Telescope  India.com
2. NASA James Webb Space Telescope captures 5 stunning images of space objects  HT Tech
3. 8 beautiful space images shared by NASA James Webb telescope  DNA India
4. Protogalaxies as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope (IMAGE)  EurekAlert
5. Amazing James Webb Space Telescope's View Of Carina Nebula  MSN

The move follows China's definition on Sunday of the baseline for "territorial waters" around the shoal, which Beijing claims as Huangyan Island

One of the aims of the exercise was also to identify vulnerabilities in conduct of operations in the event of denial or disruptions of space-based services

Ameesha Patel was age shamed after her intimate picture with businessman Nirvaan Birla went viral on social media. While Ameesha is 49 years old, Nirvaan is 30.

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Pinet, N. Yukon exploration and geology 2020; by MacFarlane, K E (ed.); Yukon Geological Survey, Yukon Exploration and Geology 2020, 2020 p. 1-18
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Lei, J Z X; Golding, M L; Husson, J M. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 8746, 2020, 43 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/327243
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Kaiho, K; Grasby, S E; Chen, Z Q. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology vol. 618, 111518, 2023 p. 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2023.111518
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In the wake of the devastating floods in Spain, Amazon mobilized resources to support impacted communities across Valencia, Andalucia, and other eastern and southern parts of the country.

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Mixed majors bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the MiniMax defeat the Warriors 13 – 7, the Activators went down 12 ½ – 7 ½ to the Unpredictable, Spare Change defeated the Mix Ups 15 – 5, and the Movers & Shakers went down 16 – 4 to Fight Back. Women Scratch Game […]

Commercial bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw Who Gives A Split defeat the ​Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, the Pin Heads defeat ​​Sweet Life 3 – 1, while the Spare Parts defeated the ​​Secret Weapons 3 – 1, and the game between Too Legit To Split and ​Butt & Vallis ended 2 […]

Mixed majors bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Activators went down 18 – 2 to Spare Change, Fight Back defeated the Warriors 13 – 7, while the MiniMax Forwarders defeated the Movers “N” Shakers 17 – 3, and the Mix Ups defeated the Unpredictable 13 – 7. Women’s Scratch Game Tyrika Caisey […]

Extreme weather in Spain is back over Malaga as flights and train travel are disrupted due to wind and rain

bmj;387/nov13_11/q2490/FAF1faDavide Bonaldo/SOPA/Sipa/AlamyThe devastating power and impact of the flash floods that swept through eastern Spain from 29 October is captured in this image from the city of Valencia. More than 200 people are known to have been killed—and around 100 are still missing—in floods caused by rivers and normally dry canals bursting their banks after torrential rain across the region.Medical sites have been severely hit, with several towns setting up temporary clinics in sports centres for essential services. A local GP told Medscape Network that because many roads were closed it was difficult for people to reach these makeshift facilities.In an effort to combat this the Valencia region’s health ministry has established a register of volunteer health professionals available to help in affected areas. It has also launched a public health campaign warning of the spread of infectious diseases made possible by damage to the sanitation infrastructure, including leptospirosis, tetanus,...

On the anniversary of religious freedom for Christians in Italy, OM Arts International hosts its first OM Arts School of Missions at Forterocca.

Eight young people, five nationalities, one van, one month and one BIG God.