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A tornado ravages a section of New York City, and a chilling video is circulating: "I have never seen such a massacre".
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A tornado ravages a section of New York City, and a chilling video is circulating: "I have never seen such a massacre".

A small tornado struck the Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island, New York, on Thursday evening, causing significant damage. Social media shared alarming footage showing a massive wall of water forming near the shore before moving inland and breaking through structures along the promenade. The tornado dissipated shortly after reaching land around 6:45 PM local time. Nassau County declared a state of emergency due to the rare weather event. Local authorities reported no casualties or serious injuries but noted extensive damage to local businesses, including the Silver Point Beach Club and Sun and Surf. Matthew Stark, a resident who was at the Sun and Surf club with his family, described the experience as surreal, comparing it to tornadoes seen in the Midwest. While some media outlets initially suggested the phenomenon might not qualify as a traditional tornado, the National Weather Service stated it could have touched land, though further assessment is needed.

A tornado struck part of New York, spreading fear with a terrifying video clip: “I’ve never seen such a massacre” A small tornado devastated a club on Long Island’s beachfront on Thursday evening, according to local reports. The footage circulating on social media shows a massive wall of wind forming near the shore at East Atlantic Beach in Nassau County. It then moved inland, breaking through structures along the promenade. The tornado disappeared shortly after reaching land around 6:45 pm local time. Nassau County declared a state of emergency due to the rare weather event. “A tornado hit Nassau County in Atlantic Beach a few minutes ago. There are currently no reports of casualties or serious injuries,” stated Bruce Blakeman, head of local authorities in Nassau. The storm caused significant damage, tearing through coastal constructions and destroying roofs on beach huts. Across the area, trees and garden furniture were scattered. The most severe damage was recorded at the Silver Point Beach Club and the Sun and Surf resort. Blakeman emphasized that search teams have been deployed to ensure no one is trapped inside the huts. Matthew Stark, a 28-year-old from Long Beach, was at the Sun and Surf club with his family when the tornado struck. He described how they gathered in a wooden hut to avoid the rain when the tornado ripped off the roof. “As I was closing the door, I heard and felt the sound of the wind knocking down the roof, blowing away all the debris and things just started falling on us, the roof and beams. I’ve never felt or experienced anything like this, almost surreal. One second, it didn’t seem so bad. The next second, everything literally turned upside down. I’ve never seen such a massacre. It looked like scenes you see on the Midwest, like a tornado going through a city. It was crazy,” he told the New York Post. Stark and members of his family were mostly unharmed. “Someone definitely kept an eye on us. After all that, being able to leave without injuries with nine people… I have a bruise on my finger, a little bump on my head, but that’s it,” he revealed. AccuWeather confirmed that the video circulating online corresponds to a waterspout, a vortex forming above water, rather than land. However, the National Weather Service noted that the vortex might have touched land, making it potentially a traditional tornado. Nevertheless, it added that a damage assessment is needed before an official decision can be made. Meanwhile, in Croatia, a fire disaster in Omis has led to extensive destruction. In the night of August 13–14, the area of Lokve Rogoznice and Omis was engulfed in flames, burning 106 vehicles, 28 houses, and seven agricultural buildings, including three hospitality facilities and six auxiliary structures alongside residential homes, according to Split-Dalmatia County Mayor Blaženko Boban. “Entirely burned were 45 boats that had been pulled ashore,” Boban stated during a press briefing. Partially burned were 43 houses, 20 vehicles, and nine boats. Boban mentioned that there has yet to be an assessment of damages in agriculture. He explained that once the city of Omis provides its findings, they will submit a request to the Civil Protection Agency for declaring a natural disaster. He reminded that Prime Minister Andrej Plenković promised assistance from the government in restoring the area and compensating affected individuals.

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Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 907 days ago
Boban announced the damage after the catastrophic fire in Omis

In a devastating fire that occurred during the night of August 13th to 14th, the area of Lokve Rogoznice and Omiš was affected, resulting in the destruction of 106 vehicles, 28 homes, seven agricultural buildings, three hospitality structures, and six auxiliary facilities along with family homes, according to Split-Dalmatia County Mayor Blaženko Boban. He noted that 45 boats that had been pulled ashore were completely destroyed, and partially burned were 43 houses, 20 vehicles, and nine boats. Boban stated that there has not yet been an assessment of damage to olive groves. He mentioned that after the town of Omiš provides reports from inspections, they will submit a request to the Civil Protection Headquarters for the declaration of a natural disaster. He reminded that Prime Minister Andrej Plenković promised that the government will assist in the rehabilitation of the area and compensation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the extent of damage caused by the fire and mentions the involvement of local authorities and potential governmental support. There is no overt ideological framing or emphasis on specific political agendas. The tone remains neutral, focusing on the灾

Why factuality (85): The article provides detailed information about the fire in Omiš, including numbers of vehicles, homes, and boats destroyed, based on statements from Blaženko Boban. It aligns with typical reporting standards for such disasters, though it does not reference external sources beyond official statement

Why objectivity (90): The article remains neutral, presenting facts as reported by the official spokesperson without apparent bias or emotional language. It focuses on the scale of destruction and government response without taking sides or adding subjective commentary.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 652 days ago
A tornado ravaged New York City: 'I have never seen such devastation, everything was turned upside down'

Tornado je proglašen na zapadnom dijelu Atlantic Beacha na Long Islandu, blizu New Yorka, uzrovljavajući poplave diljem regije uključujući New Jersey i Queens. Više stotina gostiju je bilo u S& S Beach Clubu kada su snažni vjetrovi uništili više od 30 drvenih kućica, a jedna osoba je ozlijeđena. Očevidac je opisao scenu kao nevjerojatu, sličnu scenama iz Srednjeg Zapada. Nacionalna meteorološka služba je potvrdila tornado, dok je izvršni direktor okruga Nassau proglasio izvanredno stanje. Poplave su dovele do zatvaranja dio autoceste i spašavanja 69 ljudi u New Jerseyju.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a natural disaster without overt ideological framing. While it includes quotes from witnesses and mentions local authorities' responses, there is no clear leaning towards either political side. The focus remains on the event itself and its immediate impacts,

Why factuality (75): The article accurately reports the tornado touching down in Atlantic Beach, damaging over 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club, and mentions the National Weather Service confirmation. However, it includes a quote from Matthew Stark that is not present in the primary source document, adding unve

Why objectivity (65): The article uses emotionally charged language such as 'nikad nisam vidio takvo razaranje' ('I've never seen such destruction') and describes the event as 'nestvarno' ('unreal'), which introduces subjective interpretation. It also frames the event with dramatic descriptions like 'izgledalo je kao sni

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 652 days ago
A tornado ravages a section of New York City, and a chilling video is circulating: "I have never seen such a massacre".

A small tornado struck the Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island, New York, on Thursday evening, causing significant damage. Social media shared alarming footage showing a massive wall of water forming near the shore before moving inland and breaking through structures along the promenade. The tornado dissipated shortly after reaching land around 6:45 PM local time. Nassau County declared a state of emergency due to the rare weather event. Local authorities reported no casualties or serious injuries but noted extensive damage to local businesses, including the Silver Point Beach Club and Sun and Surf. Matthew Stark, a resident who was at the Sun and Surf club with his family, described the experience as surreal, comparing it to tornadoes seen in the Midwest. While some media outlets initially suggested the phenomenon might not qualify as a traditional tornado, the National Weather Service stated it could have touched land, though further assessment is needed.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a natural disaster without overt ideological framing. It includes quotes from residents and local authorities, provides context from international media, and cites official sources such as the National Weather Service. There is no clear leaning toward either左

Why factuality (75): The article reports a tornado affecting Long Island, citing social media posts and local authorities like Bruce Blakeman. It mentions damage to structures and the declaration of an emergency by Nassau County. However, there is some inconsistency in details such as the extent of damage and lack of co

Why objectivity (65): The tone is somewhat dramatic, using phrases like 'zastrašujuća snimka' and 'masakr', which may imply heightened fear. The article emphasizes the impact on specific locations and quotes from officials, which is fair, but the emotional language leans towards sensationalism.

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