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Today, we have a little bit of good news. After causing a boatload of destruction across Japan and South Korea, Typhoon Khanun has fizzled out earlier than expected. The storm was supposed to smash through South Korea, hit the capital of Seoul, hit North Korea, go through the capital of Pyongyang, and then enter northeastern China. Thankfully, it veered east of Seoul, so the winds were not as strong and the rain impact was not as bad. It also entered North Korea in an area that is not very populated, and moved right by Pyongyang without hitting it directly. It soon fizzled out in another area that was not very populated, and didn't hit China at all. It is finally over, after raging through Japan's Okinawa islands, Taiwan, Okinawa again, southern Japan, South Korea, and now North Korea.
On another note, unfortunately, the death toll continues to rise as catastrophic wildfires scorch the Hawaiian island of Maui, turning the island paradise into an apocalyptic scene. 53 people have been confirmed dead so far, and the historic town of Lahaina on the island's western coast has been 'wiped off the map.' Many sites that are very important to Hawaii's history were scorched in the fires, including buildings that even date back to the 1800s. Mass evacuations are taking place to other islands like Oahu, and firefighters have rushed in to battle the intense blazes. The US military has also stepped in, but the weather will have to help them to relieve the island. Drought conditions combined with winds from the distant Hurricane Dora helped fuel the fires, and they show no sign of stopping soon. Some Hawaii officials estimate that the recovery could take years, as over 1,000 acres have been burned and over 1,700 buildings have been destroyed.
Quote of the Day: In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. (Albert Einstein)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Encomium (noun)- Encomium refers to an expression of glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise.
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