Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47 after more than three years in hospital. A lawyer and former diplomat, she was known for work on criminal justice reform and women prisoners’ rights.
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Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Friday night for possession of an unregistered firearm. Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was traveling with his wife for a five-week vacation in Southeast Asia when he reported the unloaded gun to customs officials. His office has not commented on the incident beyond a statement released on Monday, and it is unclear if Wilson will face any further charges or penalties. The incident has raised questions about the security measures at the Portland, Oregon airport, and sparked debate among Washington state residents.
President Joe Biden visited Live Oak, Florida on Saturday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia and meet with local officials, first responders, and survivors. He expressed his gratitude to the first responders and storm survivors, and vowed to approve any requests from the state for federal recovery assistance. Biden also had an aerial tour of the damage on his way to Live Oak and praised the courage of those who ran towards danger instead of away from it, as part of his ongoing tour of states affected by natural disasters.
A powerful storm system has caused widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the East Coast and Southeast on Monday. Over 144,000 customers in Georgia are without power, and the National Weather Service has issued tornado watches and warnings. Heavy rains and flash floods are a concern for eastern New York into New England, and officials urge people to take necessary precautions.
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A deadly series of storms and tornadoes have caused destruction across the South and Midwest, with more than 20 million people under the risk of severe storms on Sunday. Andrew Dennard, a resident of Rolling Fork, described the sound of the tornado as “like a freight train”, leaving his home shattered and nearly leveling some neighborhoods. Local officials are urging people to remain vigilant and to take necessary precautions as more storms are expected throughout the day.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in all counties affected by the severe storms that hit the state on Friday night, resulting in 24 deaths, dozens of injuries, and four missing people. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has also tweeted that his department will provide support to the affected communities, and the state is now assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected.
A major winter storm is expected to bring snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from California to the Northeast, causing numerous power outages and road closures. In the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, up to 12 inches of snow is forecasted, while the Midwest and Northern Plains are expected to be the most affected. Meanwhile, the Southeast is experiencing unseasonably high temperatures, with residents advised to take precautions.