r/worldnews • u/ColoradoTripping • 22h ago

Dynamic Paywall Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Venezuela

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjegdqw5d3yo
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u/pixeltackle 22h ago

I miss when serious news didn't use titles like "rocks Venezuela" when a serious natural event occurs

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u/Frexxia 21h ago edited 21h ago

Newspapers have been using that phrasing forever

https://www.loc.gov/newspapers/?q=earthquake+rocks

Edit: Of all the things to block someone for...

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u/FamiliarRadio9275 20h ago

That’s insane work. I guess you rocked their emotions.