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On January 26, a helicopter crash in California killed all 9 people on board, two of whom were Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. Police are still investigating the crash but suspect it was caused by foggy conditions. (CNN)
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On February 7, Apple was fined $27 million for deliberately slowing down older iPhone models without notifying consumers. Apple admitted to doing this in 2017, but the company claimed it was to prolong the battery life of older models. The court case was just now resolved. (BBC)
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On March 5, heavy rains occurred in Brazil, killing at least 32 people. More than 5,000 people have been displaced as the rain is expected to continue and mudslides remain a possibility. (CNN)
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On April 13, deadly tornadoes and flooding have hit various US states, leading to at least 13 deaths. Tornadoes hit Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, while severe thunderstorms hit Alabama and Georgia. Over 900,000 households are currently without power right now, while others have been completely destroyed. (BBC)
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On May 19, heavy rain across Michigan caused two dams to burst. About 10,000 people have been evacuated as flash flooding increases. No injuries or deaths have been reported. (CNN)
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On June 28, a wildfire was sparked in Utah after a resident set off fireworks. Strong gusts of wind have caused the fire to spread another 100-200 acres. At least 30 homes have been evacuated, with evacuation orders increasing. (CNN)
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On July 3, two Texas counties sent out emergency alerts urging residents to shelter in place as hospitals reached capacity. On July 3, it was reported that two more inmates in San Quentin died from coronavirus complications. . On July 3, MLB announced that despite the late start for the season, the annual All-Star game will be canceled due to coronavirus. On July 3, despite rising coronavirus cases, President Trump held a rally at Mount Rushmore.
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On August 10, monsoon rains triggered landslides in India’s Kerala. The floods and landslides have left at least 43 people dead and rescuers fear even more are still buried. Dozens of houses were destroyed in the landslides. (CNN)
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On September 2, Typhoon Maysak made landfall in North Korea, causing various injuries and casualties, though the country won’t release numbers. North Korean leadership is placing blame on authorities in Wonsan, claiming they failed to prepare the country for the typhoon. A punishment has been decided upon for those officials, but what that consists of was not revealed. (BBC)
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On October 13, Storm Nangka made landfall in Cambodia and Vietnam, killing at least 40 people. The storm has caused heavy rains, landslides, and flooding. The storm is expected to worsen in the next few days. (CNN)
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On November 28, after days of heavy rain, at least three people died in floods on the Italian island of Sardinia. Social media footage shows rivers of mud flowing through the towns. Strong winds have accompanied the rain, cutting off power to many on the island. (BBC)
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On December 23, officials reported that at least three skiers lost their lives to avalanches in Durango, Colorado. There have been over 220 reports of avalanches in Colorado since December 15. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has reported that this is a very unusual year, with more avalanches than usual. (CNN)
