"I did go outside expecting to see the Earth open, and it was that intense," one California resident said.

"There are no words that can truly capture the depth of this loss or the pain this organization and community are now dealing with as a result of this senseless tragedy."

Severe Storms Return, Two Waves Expected

Iran fired on targets across the Middle East, sparking multiple blazes at a Kuwaiti oil refinery, while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated.

After concluding decades-long careers, they returned to the workforce due to insufficient retirement savings, rising living costs and a desire to stay active.