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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble in Colombia

Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble in Colombia

Rescuers in Colombia are calling for silence as they listen for signs of life in the rubble left by a deadly earthquake. The disaster has killed more than 280 people and left hundreds more missing. The call for quiet Thursday was part of last-ditch efforts to…

The News Flicker·August 13, 2026

Swiss snowmaking network could help fight forest fires

Swiss snowmaking network could help fight forest fires

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires. Snow cannons and lances are the visible part of the network. But much of it is out of sight: dozens of kilometers of u…

The News Flicker·August 13, 2026