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Forecast: Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow, winter weather impacts U.S. holiday travel. and Syria’s Damascus Airport possibly reopens

Factal December 19, 2024

The image shows a snow-covered road viewed through the windshield of a snowplow. The snowplow's yellow frame is visible at the bottom of the image, with several black and white mechanical parts and lights. Snow heavily covers the road and the road signs are barely visible due to the dense snowfall. The sky is overcast, blending into the white background, and the visibility is low.

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Forecast: French government collapses, German government holds confidence vote, and U.S. orders bird flu tests for milk supply

Factal December 12, 2024

The image depicts a person wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves, kneeling on a metal grate outdoor walkway next to a building. They are interacting with large laboratory containers. In the foreground, there is a white cylindrical container with black text and arrows, next to a larger blue plastic drum. The background shows a railing and trees under a cloudy sky. The setting suggests an industrial or laboratory environment.

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Forecast: South Korea faces political crisis, Notre Dame reopens, and Romania election heads to runoff

Factal December 5, 2024

The image displays a dramatic scene of a cathedral engulfed in flames. Large, billowing clouds of orange and gray smoke rise into the sky from the top of the historical building. The fire is consuming the roof, with visible bright flames and intense red and orange hues. Parts of the cathedral are surrounded by scaffolding, indicating ongoing construction or renovation. The intricate gothic architecture of the cathedral is visible, with pointed arches and ornate detailing. In the foreground, there are trees and a silhouetted crane, possibly used by firefighters to manage the blaze.

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The Debrief: The rise of Pakistan’s Baloch separatist insurgency

Factal December 3, 2024

The image shows a group of uniformed men unloading a large cardboard box from a blue and white helicopter on a concrete tarmac. The helicopter, a Mi-17E, is parked with its door open, revealing the interior where one person is visible. The men, wearing camouflage pants and shirts with logos, work together to carefully lift the box. The helicopter is equipped with large cylindrical fuel tanks on its sides and a rotor is visible at the top. In the background, a beige building and some greenery are seen under a clear blue sky.

Pakistan’s Baloch separatists raise the stakes

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Forecast: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold, Iran holds nuclear talks in Geneva, and California governor calls special legislative session

Factal December 2, 2024

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Forecast: Uruguay votes in presidential runoff, Ireland holds snap election and Spain’s ruling party convenes

Factal November 21, 2024

The image shows a large crowd gathered in an open-air amphitheater, illuminated against the night sky. In the foreground, a person in a suit is seen from the back, clapping while facing the crowd. The audience is densely packed, many waving red, blue, and white flags, creating a vibrant and dynamic scene. The amphitheater is grand, with rows of arches in the background. The mood is lively, and the crowd appears engaged and celebratory.

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Forecast: Gabon holds a referendum, UK farmers protest and WHO meets on mpox

Factal November 14, 2024

The image shows two men in formal attire standing outside near a vehicle. One man, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and striped tie, is standing near the open door of a black SUV. He has light skin and gray hair. The other man, wearing a blue pinstripe suit and sunglasses, is facing him with his hand on the first man's arm. He also has light skin and short white hair. In the background, a member of the military, wearing a decorated uniform with a hat, stands at attention. Behind them are leafless trees and neatly trimmed hedges. The scene appears to be taking place on a bright, sunny day.

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Forecast: North Korea ratchets up tensions, U.S. faces election aftermath, and Bolivia’s president issues government report

Factal November 7, 2024

The image shows a man seated at a conference table, speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a dark navy suit with a white shirt underneath. In front of him, there is a card with text, as well as a bottle of water. A small Bolivian flag is positioned on the table. The background features a blurred flag with blue and white stripes, and greenery is visible on the left side.

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The Debrief: Why Hurricane Helene caught North Carolina off-guard

Factal November 1, 2024

The image is an aerial view showing a small settlement adjacent to a winding road and a river. The top left section features dense green trees alongside a narrow dirt road. Nestled among the trees are several houses with different roof colors, including white, brown, and green. A red helicopter is positioned on an open space near a house with a brown roof. Adjacent to the road, the word "SOS" is marked on the ground. The road runs parallel to a river, which occupies the right side of the image. The road appears damaged near the river, with visible cracks and debris scattered along the riverbank. A group of people is gathered on the road close to the bottom of the image.

Hurricane Helene changed the course of thousands of lives in North Carolina within hours. The human and material cost of the storm could have been…

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Forecast: America votes, Mexico marks Day of the Dead and UK Conservatives pick a new leader

Factal October 31, 2024

The image shows a person standing in a formal setting, likely a courtroom or assembly hall. They are wearing a burgundy dress and holding a stack of papers. The background features wooden paneling, creating a warm, formal environment. A microphone is visible on the left side, and a digital clock displaying "05:42" is in the background on the right.

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