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While stationed in Japan, Fryday helped coordinate disaster relief efforts after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026 -
In the first decade of the 21st century, citizens played key roles in reporting several major stories, such as the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, the 2005 London Tube bombings, and shootings of unarmed citizens by police.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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How Power Surges Damage Appliances and Electronics Understanding how power surges can damage your electronics provides a basic framework for planning preventive measures to minimize the risk in your home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Attendees reported hearing gunshots and witnessing fights, leading to panic, chaos and crowd surges, police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the portrait, taken in the last few weeks, black smoke billows behind her as her fuchsia headscarf billows in the wind behind her.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chopper 4 captured the huge billows of smoke coming out of his home located at NW 27th Court and 172nd Terrace, with flames billowing through a large hole in the roof.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Tidal waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidal%20waves. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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