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Tornado death toll in U.S. rises to 29

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Residents in the affected areas have been assessing the damage as cleanup efforts begin.

The death toll from violent storms that whipped up tornadoes in the South and Midwest over the weekend rose to at least 29, as residents in the affected areas assessed the damage and began a daunting cleanup effort.

U.S. President Joe Biden declared a “major disaster” in Arkansas on Sunday, ordering federal aid to help with the recovery.

In Tennessee, the Department of Health confirmed seven weather-related deaths near the Mississippi border.

Officials reported four deaths in Illinois, including one in Belvidere, where a 50-year-old man died at a concert after the theatre’s roof collapsed, which left another 40 people injured.

Officials also reported deaths in Indiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

One person was killed in Delaware, according to an ABC News affiliate, after a line of powerful storms tore through the region on Saturday night.

The National Storm Prediction Centre warned of severe weather on Sunday in parts of Texas around Dallas and Fort Worth, including a “strong tornado or two.”

The Storm Prediction Centre also forecast severe weather for Tuesday in much of the Midwest between Chicago and Little Rock.

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Iran and Israel on the brink of all out war as oil prices teeter

“Israel and Iran escalate conflict with missile strikes and nuclear threats, risking oil price volatility and broader geopolitical instability as global leaders urge calm.”

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“Israel and Iran escalate conflict with missile strikes and nuclear threats, risking oil price volatility and broader geopolitical instability as global leaders urge calm.”


Israel and Iran on Brink of War as Oil Prices Teeter — Tensions erupt across the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, threaten full-scale war, and target nuclear sites.

Civilians are caught in the crossfire while top generals are killed and the U.S. warns Tehran against further escalation. With G7 leaders urging calm, global markets brace for oil price shocks and broader instability.

Professor Tim Harcourt joins Ticker to analyse the stakes and what comes next.

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Amazon bets $20 bilion on AI in Australia amid energy crunch

Amazon invests $20B in Australian AI infrastructure, raising concerns about the energy grid’s capacity amid growing nuclear power discussions.

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Amazon invests $20B in Australian AI infrastructure, raising concerns about the energy grid’s capacity amid growing nuclear power discussions.


Amazon Bets $20 Billion on AI in Australia Amid Energy Crunch — Amazon is investing big in Australia, announcing a massive $20B spend on local data infrastructure to support AI growth.

But can the nation’s energy grid keep up? With calls for nuclear power growing louder and the Albanese government pushing digital productivity, Ticker speaks to expert Chris to unpack what this means for Australia’s tech future.

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Israel and Iran trade missiles as G7 Leaders push for calm

Israel and Iran clash with missile strikes amid G7 calls for calm, as civilians suffer the consequences and global tensions rise.

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Israel and Iran clash with missile strikes amid G7 calls for calm, as civilians suffer the consequences and global tensions rise.


Israel and Iran Trade Missiles as G7 Leaders Push for Calm — Civilians are caught in the crossfire as tensions explode between Israel and Iran. With over a dozen dead, including children, both sides are urging evacuations near military zones.

As the G7 summit unfolds, Germany and the U.S. plead for peace, but with nuclear sites in the crosshairs and oil prices teetering, the world is holding its breath. What’s next? Professor Tim Harcourt joins Ticker to break it down.

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