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Why did Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula flood? Official explains amid tsunami fears; scary visuals emerge from California

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In an aerial view, an emergency vehicle drives through coastal floodwaters amid strong waves and high tides generated by Tropical Storm Rachel on October 9, 2026 in Newport Beach, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

Newport Beach declared a local emergency on October 9 amid coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula. The California city’s officials warned of high surf and elevated tides that could lead to more flooding throughout the weekend. In an aerial view, an emergency vehicle drives through coastal floodwaters amid strong waves and high tides generated by Tropical … Read more

In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open

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In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open

The town of Nahant during a breezy spring day.Photo credit: Canva In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston. The proposal included up to 55,000 square feet of new research and teaching space on a 12-acre coastal parcel that many residents … Read more