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Typhoon flipped over cars and ripped away roofs on U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
Apr 15, 2026 - World 
The super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean that hammered the Northern Mariana Islands flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin roofs. So far, there have been no reports of deaths.
WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but U.S. aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Apr 15, 2026 - World 
Vaccination programs across Africa have saved tens of millions of lives over the past two decades, but progress is slowing in some countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, amid warnings that cuts to United States aid risk leaving millions of children unprotected.
Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure
Apr 15, 2026 - World 
Sweden said Wednesday that a pro-Russian group with links to Russia's security and intelligence services was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant last year. The announcement followed warnings from officials in Poland, Norway, Denmark and Latvia that Russia is attacking critical infrastructure across Europe.
North Korea 'rapidly' advances nuclear arms beyond 'few dozen' warheads, says U.N. atomic head
Apr 15, 2026 - World 
North Korea continues to upgrade its nuclear facilities, the head of the U.N.'s atomic agency said Wednesday in Seoul.
US faces demand to restore $350M in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico
Apr 15, 2026 - World 
Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the...
