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When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as a repudiation of Scott Morrison. And when opposition leader Peter Dutton torpedoed the referendum on establishing an Indigenous Voice to parliament, his credibility as a political leader improved at the expense of the prime minister's. That was when, according to Niki Savva, the conservative Coalition thought it had the forthcoming election in the bag. What followed was a sequence of events that resulted in an improbable triumph for Labor and a historic drubbing for the Liberal Party.

Born on a Montana ranch in 1880, Jeannette Rankin knew how to ride a horse, make a fire, and read the sky for weather. But most of all, she knew how to talk to people, how to convince them of her vision for America. It was this rare skill that led her, in 1916, to become the first woman ever elected to the House of Representatives. As her first act, Rankin introduced the legislation that would become the 19th Amendment. Throughout her two terms in 1916 and 1940, she continued to introduce and pass legislation benefiting unions, protecting workers, and increasing aid for children in poverty.

On January 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of people died, and the greater part of the capital was demolished. Dr. Paul Farmer, U.N. deputy special envoy to Haiti, who had worked in the country for nearly thirty years treating infectious diseases like tuberculosis and AIDS, and former President Bill Clinton, the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, had just begun to work on an extensive development plan to improve living conditions in Haiti.

There was an earthquake on the East Coast this morning! It struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, which is about 45 miles west of here in New York City. The earthquake was a 4.8 magnitude, the strongest the Northeast has felt in over a decade according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Thankfully, there haven't been any reports of major damage or injuries. The shaking was felt from Maryland all the way up to Maine, though! Officials are still checking things out, but Mayor Adams says New Yorkers can go about their regular day. The East Coast of the United States is not typically associated with high ...

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Earthquake Emergency Preparation Tips to Keep You SafeIn regions prone to earthquakes, preparation is key to survival. One of the most crucial steps you can take is creating an emergency kit. This kit should include essentials like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, medications, and important documents.Store this kit in an easily accessible location, and ensure that all household members know where it is. Regularly check and update your kit to make sure all items are in working condition and within their expiration dates.Securing your home is another vital ...

"New Zealand Struck by Powerful Earthquake" is from the November 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michelle Innis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Earthquake Strikes Northeast India, Killing at Least 6" is from the Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Earthquake in Ecuador Kills More Than 230, President Says" is from the April 17, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggy Ayala and Nicholas Casey and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Earthquake in Myanmar Kills 3 and Damages over 170 Temples" is from the August 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Wai Moe and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Powerful Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, India and Afghanistan" is from the April 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Salman Masood and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Oklahoma Orders Shutdown of Wells after Record-Tying Earthquake" is from the September 04, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Niraj Chokshi and Henry Fountain and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A heroic doctor’s unflinchingly honest and visceral tale of impossible choices in emergency medicine. ‘A brilliant insight into the forgotten heroes at the sharp end of humanitarian emergencies.’ Jon Snow, Channel 4 News This is a story of tireless hard work and astonishing bravery. Tony...

"Most Powerful Earthquake in Decades Leaves Ecuador Shaken" is from the April 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggy Ayala and Nicholas Casey and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Large Earthquake Strikes Central Italy, Killing Several People" is from the August 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Elisabetta Povoledo and Christopher Mele and narrated by Caroline Miller.

一场8.0级的强烈地震突如其来，短短80秒，数百万生命被推到生死边缘……一場8.0級的強烈地震突如其來，短短80秒，數百萬生命被推到生死邊緣……

New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history—the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega—and the geologist who hunted for clues to explain how...

"Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu Island, Killing at Least 3" is from the April 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Soble and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"After Earthquake in Italy, 'Half the Town No Longer Exists'" is from the August 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Elisabetta Povoledo and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.