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Forecast podcast: Dozens killed after Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in central Philippines

Factal November 6, 2025

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss Typhoon Kalmaegi and the devastation it brought to the central Philippines, plus more on a presidential inauguration in…

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Forecast: Dozens killed due to Typhoon Kalmaegi, Rodrigo Paz inaugurated as president of Bolivia, and COP30 begins in Brazil

Factal November 6, 2025

People hold a large rainbow flag in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building under bright sunlight.

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Forecast: France holds confidence vote, BRICS meets on tariff war, and UN General Assembly opens

Factal September 4, 2025

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Factal Forecast: Europe faces heatwave, Netanyahu visits DC, and Dalai Lama set to reveal succession plan

Dave Clark July 3, 2025

The image shows a person seated at a table, wearing traditional yellow and maroon robes. They are speaking into a microphone attached to a headset. In front of them is a table adorned with an intricate, multicolored patterned cloth and ornate objects, including a detailed silver statue. The background consists of a blue wall with a large, circular emblem at the top right, depicting decorative elements and script. Below the emblem is a row of colorful, circular decorations.

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Forecast: Tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest, hearing for South Korea’s impeached president, and parliament resumes in Canada

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime protest scene in an urban setting. A large crowd of people is gathered in the street, many holding up banners with text. The street is well-lit by high streetlights, creating bright spots against the dark night sky. On the left side, a multi-story building with a series of balconies lines the street. A light post curves over the crowd near the building. In the distance, a notable building with illuminated windows and a symmetrical façade stands, likely a government or significant public building. Trees are visible among the crowd, with some individuals wearing orange reflective vests.

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Forecast podcast: Dozens dead after tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a scene of devastation likely caused by a tornado. In the foreground, a small orange utility vehicle with a covered cabin is parked on a paved road. The background is filled with scattered debris, including twisted metal sheets and broken wooden structures, which are strewn across a grassy area. Among the rubble, a red excavator with a blue tarp is visible, suggesting ongoing cleanup efforts. Several leafless trees stand amidst the wreckage, and the overcast sky adds a somber tone to the scene.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the deadly tornadoes across the U.S. South and Midwest, plus more on government workers striking in Greece, a…

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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: Israel kills Hamas leader, and elections in Japan, Botswana and Eastern Europe’s Georgia

Factal October 24, 2024

The image shows a large crowd gathered in front of a grand, illuminated building with tall, arched windows and columns. The building is lit with warm yellow lights. In the foreground, there are many people, some facing the stage and others engaged in conversation. In the middle of the crowd, a person holds up a sign with handwritten text. Behind the crowd, there is a stage with large screens displaying the flag of Georgia, featuring a bold red cross and four smaller crosses on a white background. Metal scaffolding and lighting fixtures are visible above the stage area.

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Forecast: Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon, Hurricane Helene recovery starts, and Nigeria begins mpox vaccinations

Factal October 3, 2024

The image depicts an indoor scene with four people engaged in an interaction, possibly in a voting or registration setting. Two people are seated at a white desk with papers and a pen. The person on the left is wearing a blue polo shirt and a name tag, holding an object. The person in the center has short curly hair, wears a black sleeveless top, and is focused on the papers. Standing in front of them is a person draped in a Brazilian flag, wearing a hat shaped like a soccer ball with yellow and blue panels. Another person stands to the right, wearing a black outfit and glasses, observing the scene. The background shows green walls and white window blinds.

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Forecast podcast: Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon as regional tensions spiral

Factal October 3, 2024

The image is a satellite map showing a section of the eastern Mediterranean region, focusing on the area covering parts of Lebanon, Israel, and Syria. The Mediterranean Sea is visible on the left side, depicted in a deep blue color. The terrain on the map displays a range of brown and green hues, indicating varying elevations and vegetation density. Numerous yellow and orange circles of different sizes are scattered across the map, hinting at possibly representing specific data points or locations of interest. Larger circles are concentrated near urban areas, notably around Beirut, Tripoli, and Mount Hermon. Text labels in white and other colors mark geographic locations and cities such as "Mt Hermon," "Nawa," "Al Kiswah," "Sahnayā," "Nabatiye," and "Kiryat Shmona." A red circle is noticeably used for highlighting certain locations among the yellow circles.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Israel’s ground offensive into southern Lebanon, plus more on municipal elections in Brazil, North Korea’s parliament meeting, mpox…

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