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Tents set up amid the rubble of collapsed hospitals are serving as makeshift emergency rooms for injured patients.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
On Saturday in Carmel, Ind., emergency officials relocated about 40 residents from their homes amid flooding and helped move residents and staff from a senior living facility, Mayor Sue Finkam said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Kyle Tucker was given Saturday off amid his frustrations at the plate, where he’s hitting .192 at home compared to .275 on the road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
But, after taking silver at three consecutive global championships amid captivating battles with American Athing Mu and Kenya’s Mary Moraa, Hodgkinson finally took the top step of a podium at the Paris Olympics.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“My true friend!” was all she could say amid her fast-falling tears, as, bending over, she kissed his hand.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
