A major winter storm has caused hundreds of airport delays and cancellations, as well as hazardous driving conditions and whiteout conditions in the central United States. The National Weather Service has warned people to stay off the roads if possible and to check the latest forecasts and advisories before traveling. The storm is expected to move eastward over the next few days, bringing further disruption to the region.
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Ali Krieger, a fellow USWNT teammate, ran to embrace Rapinoe in a show of support after she suffered a non-contact injury to her right leg in the third minute of the NWSL championship match. Despite the heartbreaking moment, Rapinoe was able to walk off the field with the help of two trainers and shed a few tears.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Hurricane Hilary, a Major Category 3 hurricane set to make landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Saturday night. The NWS is predicting "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" for the peninsula and the southwestern United States, as well as the potential for wind damage, flash flooding, river flooding, mudslides, debris flows, and isolated tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas are urged to take all necessary precautions and to monitor the storm's progress.
Megan Rapinoe, a 38-year-old American soccer star and member of the U.S. Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the current NWSL season. She will make her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer and is looking to help the USWNT win its third consecutive World Cup title. Rapinoe is an icon in the world of women's soccer, having won two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and the 2019 Ballon d'Or award for the best female soccer player in the world.