Extreme weather, Vatican same-sex relationship document, Chinese balloons near Taiwan, San Diego drug seizure, BlackRock lawsuit, and lost tomatoes in space.
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Northeastern states experienced heavy rains and flooding due to a major storm system, causing power outages for at least 700,000 people.
BP has decided to suspend shipping tankers through the Red Sea due to safety concerns after armed Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the Suez Canal, leading to a rise in global oil prices.
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Storm system causes power outages and damage in northeastern states
Several northeastern states experienced heavy rains, flooding, and high winds due to a major storm system. Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maine reported at least 700,000 people without power. Wind advisories were issued from North Carolina to Maine.
BP pauses shipping through Red Sea due to Houthi attacks
Oil giant BP announced it will suspend shipping its tankers through the Red Sea for safety reasons. Armed Houthi terrorists have targeted vessels passing through the Suez Canal since October 7th, leading multiple companies to pause shipments. Global oil prices increased in response to the news.
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Extreme Weather, Vatican Document on Same-Sex Relationships, Chinese Balloons, Drug Seizure, Lawsuit Against BlackRock, and Lost Tomatoes in Space