NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia's poorest region * Bogota, Colombia, August 10, 2026 -A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia earlier today, leaving at least 110 people dead and nearly 100 injured. International Rescue Committee (IRC) staff near the epicenter in Choco are all confirmed safe, but are reporting damages to infrastructure, including to hospitals and clinics, as well as life-threatening  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Colombia earthquake: Communities cope with loss, damage, and uncertainty * Bogota, Colombia, August 10, 2026 - Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia this morning, particularly those who have lost loved ones, been injured, or seen their homes destroyed and communities damaged. The fear of aftershoc more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The European Union issued the following news release: * * * Chikungunya virus disease worldwide overview Since the start of 2026, and as of 5 August 2026 (data collection period 3-5 August, data available up to 28 July), 219 522 chikungunya virus disease (CHIKVD) cases and 81 associated deaths have been detected in 25 countries, excluding EU/EEA countries and territories. Cases reported in July (6 746 cases) decreased compared with June, when 41 959 cases were reported. Deaths reported in July (four dea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, with six co-signers issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We write with concerns regarding the severe human rights abuses in Venezuela. These abuses, which existed during the rule of former President Nicolas Maduro, have not lessened despite significant involvement and co more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems * Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in June renewed questions about how often major earthquakes occur, why some cause more destruction than others and what risks exist closer to home. UNC Charlotte geologist and earthquake expert Andy Bobyarchick answered questions about earthquake activity around the world, N more PR