"Deadly Storms Ravage US North-East, Leaving Destruction in Their Wake"

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Source: The Guardian US
"Deadly Storms Ravage US North-East, Leaving Destruction in Their Wake"
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Destructive storms in the US northeast have caused two deaths, flight cancellations, and power outages for over 1.1 million homes and businesses. Heatwaves with triple-digit temperatures are affecting over 65 million Americans in the south. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a 2024 presidential hopeful, has sparked controversy by advocating for deadly force at the border, despite acknowledging the difficulty of distinguishing traffickers from migrants. Federal prosecutors are seeking to prevent Donald Trump from publicly sharing evidence in the case involving his efforts to subvert the 2020 election. A Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has killed at least seven people and damaged a hotel used by journalists. Air pollution is linked to rising antibiotic resistance worldwide. DJ Casper, known for the hit song "Cha Cha Slide," has died at 58. Trump has lost his counterclaim for defamation against E Jean Carroll. Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, will be fined for privacy breaches in Norway. A study suggests that diaphragm-shaped menstrual discs may be better for heavy menstrual flow. Americans' fascination with secret societies is explored in a new book. Scientists warn that extreme events in Antarctica will worsen without action to limit global heating. A notorious 500lb bear known as Hank the Tank has been caught after a series of home break-ins in the Lake Tahoe area.

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