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The North American storm unofficially known as “Winter Storm Fern” was a powerful and widespread winter weather system originating from the Pacific Ocean, landing in Northern Mexico on January 23, and moving across the United States and Canada through late January 2026 (Wikipedia and The Weather Network). According to National…
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Presidential administration: Donald Trump The 2025 United States federal government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation to fund the government for the fiscal year 2026. The stalemate was driven by partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, cuts to foreign…
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In the early hours of July 4, 2025, severe flooding from the Guadalupe River inundated Kerr County and surrounding areas after heavy rainfall. The floodwaters quickly brought widespread destruction—sweeping away homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Roads remain closed, and facilities like Camp Mystic suffered major damage (CNN). On July 6, Governor…
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US Central Command targeted three of Iran’s nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—with strikes aimed at dismantling or significantly impairing the country’s nuclear capabilities (DoD). “Operation Midnight Hammer” utilized B-2 stealth bombers to drop over a dozen “bunker-buster” bombs on the facilities. In addition to these strikes, Tomahawk missiles targeted Isfahan.…
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