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Tornado death toll in U.S. rises to 29

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3 years ago

April 3, 2023

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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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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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