Heavy rain and flooding have caused chaos in the Northeast, leaving one person dead and forcing road closures in New York’s Hudson Valley. The torrential downpour came as the rest of the region braced for a major storm. In the Southwest, extreme heat continues to scorch the area, with temperatures in Yuma, Arizona reaching a scorching 106 degrees.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to embark on a trip to Europe this week, where the war in Ukraine will dominate his itinerary. Before delving into the political landscape, Biden will meet with King Charles III at Windsor Castle for a royal visit.
In Russia, new data has revealed the staggering number of military deaths in the war in Ukraine. A statistical analysis indicates that nearly 50,000 Russian soldiers have lost their lives in the conflict.
In the film industry, Indiana Jones has been dethroned from the top spot at the box office by Insidious: The Red Door. The fifth installment of the horror franchise has taken audiences by storm, knocking the beloved archaeologist down a notch.
Turning to matters of international relations, Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals, including prelates from Jerusalem and Hong Kong, two regions where Catholics are a minority.
Closer to home, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand launched by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI. Concerns have been raised about the brand’s high caffeine content and its potential dangers to young followers.
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