Tag: gain
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Two more storms gain strength in the Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical storms growing stronger in the Atlantic Thursday. Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie currently pose no direct threat to land, but threaten to bring more rain to regions already reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Kirk was upgraded to hurricane status Tuesday night and…
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Russia captures Vuhledar from Ukraine, a big strategic gain for Putin
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian troops on Wednesday took charge of the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, a bastion that had resisted intense attacks since Russia launched its full-scale assault in 2022. The advance of Moscow’s forces, which control just under a fifth of Ukraine, has underlined Russia’s vast superiority in men and materiel as Ukraine pleads for…