Miguel Macias
Stories
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Europe
Public frustration with Spain's response to deadly flooding has turned to fury
Crowds in flood-hit Spain unleashed their rage on the country's king as he visited a town devastated by the recent flash floods.
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Europe
Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway
Four days after massive flash floods in eastern Spain, authorities say they have recovered more than 200 bodies. People were trapped in their vehicles, homes and businesses.
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Europe
The death toll in Spanish floods rises as questions grow over government response
In Spain, rescue and recovery teams are still working to access locations where they may find more bodies drowned by the flash floods. At least 200 people have died around the city of Valencia.
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Europe
Floods have devastated parts of south east Spain as death toll keeps rising
Nearly 100 people have died in Spain after flash floods turned streets into rivers that swept cars away. The death toll is still climbing, and rain continues to fall in vast areas of the country.
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World
Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary
A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.
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Politics
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved
The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.
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World
Israel begins ground offensive in Lebanon
The Israeli military pressed its ground incursion into southern Lebanon on Tuesday, calling the operations “limited incursions” that are targeting Hezbollah militants.
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National
Helene death toll rises to over 90 as millions remain without power
At least 91 people across several states were killed. Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
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Sports
Spain advances to the European soccer championship final after beating France
A 16-year-old became the youngest player ever to score a goal at the European Championship, powering Spain’s advance to the finals with a 2-1 victory over France.