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Severe winter storm disrupts Midwest, 70 million under weather alerts across US

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Severe weather alerts affected the Midwest and extended to the East Coast, with heavy snowfall, ice storms, and strong winds disrupting transportation. American Airlines issued a travel advisory, and governors declared emergency statuses as residents faced hazardous conditions, power outages, and significant travel disruptions. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tDC8bEv

UK grapples with snowstorm: Flights grounded, roads blocked

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Severe winter weather in the UK results in significant snowfall and freezing rain, disrupting flights and making roads impassable in northern England. Power outages affect major cities, and rail services experience widespread cancellations. Further sleet and snow are expected, particularly in northern regions. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/A6NP8LV

Ohio teacher wins $450,000 after refusing to use students' preferred pronouns

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An Ohio teacher, Vivian Geraghty, won a $450,000 settlement after resigning for refusing to use students' preferred pronouns due to her religious beliefs. The U.S. District Court ruled the school district's policy as compelled speech, violating the First Amendment. This case emphasizes the conflict between personal beliefs and gender identity policies. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jYbRpxt

New Jersey man pleads guilty to murdering and dismembering two women: Faces 40 years in prison

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A New Jersey man, Joseph Jorgenson, has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women. The remains were found in storage units following his suspicious behavior. Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year sentences for these heinous acts. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yJjrHFS

New Orleans tragedy: British victim linked to royal family, King Charles III reacts

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King Charles III expresses deep sorrow over the death of Edward Pettifer, a British relative of his sons' former nanny, in the New Orleans truck-ramming incident. Prince William and Princess Kate also conveyed their condolences. The Pettifer family described Edward as a beloved family member tragically lost. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KyS2zeD

Gift of the lab: Meltdown over PM Modi's $20,000 artificial diamond to Jill Biden

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During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2023 state visit to the White House, New Delhi gifted US First Lady Jill Biden a $20,000 lab diamond, the most expensive present. Modi also gave President Biden a carved sandalwood box, statue, oil lamp, and a book. Gifts totaling around $35,000 were presented to various US officials. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TySmcWg

Meghan Markle faces surrogacy controversy as estranged father doubts Archie's birth. What happens to the line of succession?

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Meghan Markle faces new controversy as doubts arise over the birth of her son Archie, fueled by her estranged sister and father. Buckingham Palace is reportedly being pressured to remove Archie and Lilibet from the royal line of succession unless Meghan provides proof of their births, amid ongoing speculation and secrecy surrounding her pregnancies, Radar Online reported. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/SpWItLD

What to know about ISIS, thought to have inspired the New Orleans attacker

Shamsud-Din Jabbar appears to have been inspired by the Islamic State, Biden says. The U.S.-designated terrorist group once controlled swaths of Syria and Iraq. from World https://ift.tt/rZ2C6AY

Bourbon Street terrorist told neighbors he was moving to New Orleans; old interview reveals Jabbar's bizarre problem

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A neighbor told Post that he offered to help Jabar move his things, but he said that he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans and would not need anything from his old home. Muntaz Bashir, the neighbor said, saw the pickup truck used in the carnage but thought it was meant for his shifting. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Eo9V3df

New Orleans attacker was concerned news headlines won't focus on 'war between....'

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In one video that Shamshud Din Jabbar posted before the New Orleans attack, he explained that he originally planned to harm his family and friends but was concerned that headlines would not focus on the "war between the believers and the disbelievers" if he killed his family and friends too. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KkqEAun

What are the key gun control laws set to take effect in the US in 2025?

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The United States introduces new state and federal gun safety measures effective from 2025 to combat gun violence, with significant laws in California, Colorado, and New York. Advocacy groups support these changes while the NRA highlights recent expansions of gun rights under a pro-gun administration. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bgyZrHM

New York Subway fire victim's first photo revealed: Debrina Kawam was known for 'million-dollar' smile

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Ten days after being set on fire, Debrina Kawam was identified through fingerprints and DNA. The homeless woman, who once had a 'million dollar smile' in high school, couldn't escape the fire that was put on her by a Guatelaman illegal migrant due to mobility issues. Social media users mourned her painful death that left not enough remains of her to even construct her identity. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dS9Hqef