A 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga led to a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country, with the epicenter located 100 kilometers northeast of the main island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for coasts within 300 kilometers, but no immediate reports of damage were received. Tonga, a Polynesian nation composed of 171 islands and home to over 100,000 people, is situated over 3,500 kilometers from Australia’s east coast.
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Columbia University student among 5 victims identified in deadly New York tour bus crash
Five individuals were killed in a tour bus crash in western New York, identified as Shankar Kumar Jha, Pinki Changrani, Xie Hongzhuo, Zhang Xiaolan, and Jian Mingli. The bus, carrying 54 passengers, lost control and tipped over, injuring many, with 14 still hospitalized; authorities believe the driver, Bin Shao, became distracted but showed no signs of impairment. Want More Context? 🔎
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