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Forecast: Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, U.S. celebrates Independence Day, and funeral begins for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Factal July 2, 2026

The image captures a sky scene during what appears to be an airshow or public event. In the foreground, a diverse crowd of people is seen looking upwards, some with their hands raised in applause and others holding mobile phones to record the spectacle. Their faces are illuminated by the fading light of dusk. Above them, a B-2 stealth bomber is prominently featured, flying in formation with several fighter jets, which are positioned below and to the side of the bomber. The sky is a gradient of soft blues transitioning into light gray, with a crescent moon visible. The overall composition reflects a moment of awe and excitement, characterized by the contrast between the aircraft and the natural scenery.

Two powerful earthquakes just seconds apart rocked Venezuela last week, leaving thousands dead and tens of thousands more missing and injured. In this week’s Factal Forecast…

Forecast: Europe faces intense heat wave, NYC and SF hold Pride marches, and anti-migrant national shutdown planned in South Africa

Factal June 25, 2026

Two individuals run hand-in-hand, one holding a rainbow flag, among a crowd celebrating a Pride parade on a city street.

Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. The next episode of the Factal Forecast podcast will be released July…

Factal Forecast: Kyiv’s energy crisis deepens, Munich Security Conference begins, and South Korea sentences ex-president in insurrection case

Factal February 12, 2026

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, U.S. celebrates Independence Day, and funeral begins for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Forecast: Europe faces intense heat wave, NYC and SF hold Pride marches, and anti-migrant national shutdown planned in South Africa

Factal Forecast: Kyiv’s energy crisis deepens, Munich Security Conference begins, and South Korea sentences ex-president in insurrection case