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Deadly winter blizzard leaves US in pre-Christmas deep freeze

14 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

A massive "bomb cyclone" winter storm caused widespread chaos across the US, resulting in at least 17 weather-related deaths and leaving over half a million customers without power.
Thousands of pre-Christmas flights were cancelled or delayed, stranding travelers, while road closures and extreme blizzard conditions, particularly in New York, crippled emergency services.
Dangerously frigid temperatures and lethal wind chills gripped much of the nation, prompting warnings to stay indoors and leading to rolling blackouts due to high power demand.
The severe weather also impacted Canada, causing power outages and travel disruptions, with conditions expected to remain dangerously cold through the weekend.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.