Hurricane Helene and Key Global News Trends to Follow
Hurricane Helene Impact
Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving over 2 million customers without power. Making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, Helene has diminished but still poses risks to millions. Watch out for predictions of ongoing severe weather.
Israel-Lebanon Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN while fresh strikes between Israel and Hezbollah escalate. Amid calls for a ceasefire, Netanyahu remains committed to military action.
Covid-19 Testing
With respiratory seasons approaching, Covid-19 tests can now be ordered again. U.S. households qualify for four free at-home tests, available via COVIDTests.gov, as variants continue to circulate.
Gun Violence Initiatives
Following an event aimed at reducing gun violence, President Biden and Vice President Harris highlighted new measures, including an executive action improving school safety protocols.
Japan's Election
Shigeru Ishiba's victory in the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership contest marks a significant shift as he prepares to become Japan's new prime minister.
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