A strong late-season winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and thunderstorms to California, especially in mountain areas like Sonora Pass. Forecasters warn of travel problems, possible tornadoes in lower areas, and power outages in Nevada due to high winds.
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The storm will bring heavy mountain snow, with up to 2 feet (24 inches) in Sonora Pass.
Other mountain areas like Lassen Park, Donner Pass, and Tioga Pass could see up to 16 inches of snow.
Echo Summit may receive up to 8 inches of snow.
Snowfall could disrupt travel for around 36 hours starting Tuesday.
Thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and possibly brief tornadoes could occur, especially in the Sacramento Valley.
Cold air behind the storm will lower snow levels to elevations that usually get rain this season.
Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, possibly leading to power outages in Nevada.
As of Tuesday morning, only small power outages were reported in Nevada.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. President Macron is expected to support the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah following the death of a French peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is visiting France.
He will meet with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
The meeting is scheduled for late Tuesday.
President Macron is likely to reaffirm support for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
The ceasefire is being discussed after a French peacekeeper died in southern Lebanon.
France and Lebanon have shared cultural, religious, and political connections since the 19th century.
The situation involves tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
Recent events have raised concerns about peace and security in the region.
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An author shared that her husband’s best friend changed his dating profile to promote her new book. This supportive action attracted a lot of positive attention online.
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The husband’s best friend updated his Hinge dating profile to promote the author’s book.
The book is called "The Forest Bleeds," a speculative horror novel due out in October 2026.
The profile said he wants someone who supports the author and pre-orders her book.
The friend’s name is Jake; he lives in Idaho, owns a home, and is financially stable.
The book story is about students trapped in a mansion with a supernatural challenge.
The post got over 121,000 upvotes on Threads, a social media platform.
Many people online praised Jake’s supportive gesture and hoped he finds a partner.
The story led to discussions on the importance of supporting women’s work publicly.
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France’s far-right National Rally party leaders, including Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, have recently met with top French business leaders. These meetings are part of the party’s effort to build closer ties with the business community ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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Jordan Bardella, president of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, had a lunch meeting with France’s main employers’ group, Medef.
The meeting was private, with no media coverage about the discussions or participants.
Earlier in April, Marine Le Pen dined with leading figures from major French companies like Engie, TotalEnergies, Renault, Accor, Axa, and billionaire Bernard Arnault.
Medef’s president said this lunch is part of a planned series of talks with different political groups in France.
The RN party wants to reduce what it calls “excessive regulations” to help businesses become more competitive.
Researchers say the RN has not changed its core economic views but is trying to use language that appeals more to business leaders.
This effort shows the RN’s strategy to appear more business-friendly before the next presidential election.
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Israel carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon after a ceasefire began. Both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking the truce, and Hezbollah held funerals for fighters killed during recent fighting.
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Israel struck a target in the Wadi Houjeir valley in southern Lebanon.
A ceasefire had started on Friday before the airstrike happened.
The Israeli army said Hezbollah broke the ceasefire first.
Hezbollah is supported by Iran and said it lost 44 fighters in over six weeks of conflict.
Hezbollah held large funerals for these fighters.
The situation remains tense despite the ceasefire agreement.
This conflict is part of ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Lebanon, Israel, and Iran.
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Pakistan has not yet received an official answer from Iran about whether it will send representatives to a second round of peace talks with the United States. This response is important because the current two-week ceasefire between the fighting sides is about to end.
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Pakistan is acting as a mediator for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran has not confirmed if it will participate in the next round of talks in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s information minister, Attaullah Tarar, announced the lack of formal response on social media.
The decision from Iran is urgent because the ceasefire between the opposing parties expires soon.
The talks aim to reduce conflict in the Middle East.
The current ceasefire was agreed to last two weeks.
The situation in the region remains uncertain without clear commitments from Iran.
Previous talks have involved efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Iran is experiencing large-scale job losses because of ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. Attacks on key factories and an internet shutdown have worsened the country’s economic problems, causing many companies to lay off workers.
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Iran’s Deputy Work and Social Security Minister says two million people have lost jobs due to the war.
Factories hit by air strikes include major petrochemical plants and steel manufacturers.
Job losses extend beyond damaged factories to manufacturers, retailers, import/export firms, and the digital sector.
Internet blackouts imposed by Iranian authorities for security reasons have hurt the tech sector and female workers who rely on online sales.
The internet shutdown has cost Iran’s economy over $1.8 billion since it began.
Consumer spending has dropped, affecting tourism, restaurants, and non-grocery retail businesses.
Supply disruptions, including blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, have stopped production for some companies.
Media outlets have laid off workers due to economic pressures, reducing staff even as demand for news grows.
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An Israeli rabbi named Avraham Zarbiv, known for destroying Palestinian homes in Gaza, is set to light a torch at Israel’s independence day event. Human rights organizations say this honors acts that harm Palestinian civilians and show support for harsh military actions.
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Avraham Zarbiv is recognized for personally operating an armored bulldozer to demolish homes in Gaza.
He will be one of 14 people honored for their contributions at Israel’s independence day celebration.
Zarbiv’s actions and words have become well-known in Israeli social media and language, with “to Zarbiv” meaning to destroy.
Human rights group B’tselem criticized the honor, saying it supports ethnic cleansing and war crimes.
A government minister praised Zarbiv for his combined roles as rabbi and soldier.
Israeli military officials said Zarbiv was not chosen by the Israeli Defense Forces and does not officially represent them.
UN reports state that about 90% of homes in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.
Zarbiv’s own house is on Palestinian land and under a demolition order that has not been enforced.
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Executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok appeared before UK lawmakers to discuss whether their social media platforms are addictive for children. The executives denied designing their platforms to be addictive and said there is no evidence proving addiction, while the UK government considers new rules to protect children online.
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Executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok testified before the UK education select committee.
They denied that their platforms are naturally addictive to children and young people.
Snapchat was due to attend but canceled, prompting a warning from the committee chair.
The UK government is thinking about banning social media access for under-16s, similar to Australia.
Meta’s UK director said the Australian ban was not effective because most children still use social media.
A recent court case in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for making addictive products harming a young user; both companies plan to appeal.
The executives said their companies build tools to help parents restrict children’s social media use.
UK lawmakers and some politicians express concern and believe the government needs to act in regulating social media for children.
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The U.K. government is strengthening its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions because energy prices have been unstable due to conflicts involving the U.S., Iran, and Russia. British leaders want to move away from fossil fuels and focus more on clean energy, despite President Trump's call for more North Sea oil drilling.
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The U.K. faces volatile energy prices partly due to the U.S.-Iran conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the era of relying on fossil fuels for energy security is ending.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new policies to reduce the impact of global gas price changes on British electricity costs.
There is political debate in the U.K. about whether to delay a 2025 ban on North Sea oil and gas drilling.
President Donald Trump urged the U.K. to drill more oil in the North Sea and stop using wind power.
Much of the oil in the North Sea has already been extracted, with only about 10% remaining.
Restarting oil production there would take years and would not provide immediate relief.
Oil prices briefly fell on rumors of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, but uncertainty remains due to an expiring ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran’s supreme leader and many top officials were killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack, but Iran’s leadership structure did not collapse. A security council made up of military and civilian leaders now holds power, but disagreements about peace talks with the U.S. could create divisions.
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes early in the war.
His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeded him but has stayed hidden and has not appeared publicly.
The Supreme National Security Council, including military and civilian leaders, now has central authority.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the parliament speaker, is the main negotiator with the U.S. and a key figure on the council.
The council includes hardliners like Revolutionary Guard commanders and reformist politicians.
The Revolutionary Guard's influence on the council has increased since the war began.
Experts say Iran’s leadership survived the attacks because power is shared among many groups.
Peace talks hosted by Pakistani mediators could reveal disagreements among Iran’s leaders about how much to give up.
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Parts of South Carolina, including Charleston and Allendale, are experiencing high levels of fine particle air pollution called PM2.5, which can harm health. Dry conditions, drought, and a burning ban are in place to reduce wildfire risks that contribute to this pollution.
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Thousands of people in South Carolina are advised to stay indoors due to high PM2.5 pollution.
Sensitive groups include elderly people, children, those with heart or lung problems, and outdoor workers.
About 97% of South Carolina is under drought, increasing wildfire risk.
A statewide ban on outdoor burning has been active since April 17 to prevent wildfires.
PM2.5 particles are very small and can enter lungs and bloodstream, causing health problems.
Symptoms from PM2.5 exposure include coughing, irritation, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
The drought is expected to continue through the week, with only spotty rain forecasts.
Residents are advised to keep indoor air clean by using air purifiers and keeping windows closed.
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Pakistan has asked the United States and Iran to extend a temporary ceasefire that is set to end on Wednesday evening. This request was shared after a meeting between Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie Baker.
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Pakistan wants the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran to last longer.
The current ceasefire will expire on Wednesday evening.
Pakistani Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie Baker.
The meeting took place on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs office announced the request on the social media platform X.
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The new Michael Jackson movie, titled *Michael*, stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and shows the singer’s rise to fame and solo career. Critics say the film avoids mentioning the sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson and presents a very positive, simplified version of his life.
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Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, plays the King of Pop in the movie.
The film covers Michael Jackson’s early years with the Jackson 5 and his solo success.
Sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson are not included due to legal reasons and removed footage.
Critics call the movie a "whitewash" and say it ignores hard truths about Jackson’s life.
The singer’s original voice is used in the musical scenes of the film.
The movie is backed financially by Michael Jackson’s estate.
The director of the film is Antoine Fuqua, known for movies like *Training Day*.
The film has received mostly negative reviews for being shallow and too focused on the music instead of Jackson’s full story.
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Israeli forces used bulldozers to remove dozens of olive trees in a village south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. One local owner said he had cared for the trees for 40 years before they were uprooted.
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The event took place in al-Lubban al-Sharqiya village, south of Nablus in the West Bank.
Israeli forces uprooted about 40 olive trees using bulldozers.
The trees were fruit-bearing olive trees.
A local resident named Fuad Daraghmeh said he cared for these trees like his own children.
This action is part of ongoing tensions in the Palestinian Territories.
The West Bank is an area occupied and contested between Israel and Palestinians.
The removal of the trees affects the local community and their agriculture.
The news was reported by AFP and France 24 on April 21, 2026.
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Avraham Zarbiv, a controversial Israeli rabbi accused of war crimes, was chosen to light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony. Despite the military distancing itself from him, Zarbiv has openly shared videos of violent actions against Palestinians and is connected to illegal settlement building.
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Israel’s Independence Day torch-lighting is a national honor symbolizing unity.
Avraham Zarbiv is a 52-year-old rabbi and state rabbinical judge involved in the Israeli military reserves.
Zarbiv was filmed throwing grenades at Palestinians during clashes in Khan Younis in early 2024.
He posted videos showing him demolishing Palestinian homes and spoke about the destruction in Gaza.
Israel’s military publicly stated it did not coordinate with Zarbiv’s selection for the torch-lighting event.
Zarbiv admitted representing soldiers of the Givati Brigade, an Israeli military unit.
An Israeli watchdog group filed a complaint against Zarbiv for building his home illegally on Palestinian land in the West Bank.
Transport Minister Miri Regev nominated Zarbiv, praising his blend of religious leadership and military service despite the accusations.
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A video showing a kitten reacting with confusion and fear after seeing the family dog post-grooming went viral on TikTok. The kitten did not recognize the dog due to its changed scent and appearance, which caused amusing reactions from viewers.
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A TikTok user @angelarosetv shared a video of their Himalayan kitten, Coco, reacting to the freshly groomed dog.
The kitten appeared scared and confused, puffing up and keeping distance from the dog.
The video has been watched over 3.2 million times and received more than 583,000 likes.
Viewers commented that the kitten’s reaction was likely due to the dog smelling different, not just looking different.
Some people compared the reaction to how humans sometimes do not recognize familiar people after big changes in their appearance.
The video sparked many comments explaining animal behavior and object permanence, which refers to understanding that objects still exist even if they are not seen.
The pet owner shared the clip to show a funny and relatable pet moment.
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Two Israeli soldiers will face 30 days of military detention for damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The soldiers involved will be removed from combat duty, and others who did not stop the act will be disciplined separately.
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One Israeli soldier hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in the village of Debel, Lebanon.
Another soldier took a photo of the vandalism.
Both soldiers will be punished with 30 days of military detention by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The two soldiers will be taken off combat duty.
Six other soldiers present who did not intervene will be disciplined separately.
The incident caused a strong negative reaction and was widely shared online.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed that he was "stunned and saddened" by the event.
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President Donald Trump said the US will likely resume bombing Iran as a 14-day ceasefire ends without a deal. He also mentioned ongoing talks and accused Iran of breaking the ceasefire, while Iran warned against negotiating under threats.
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The 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran is ending without an agreement.
President Trump expects US military strikes on Iran to restart soon.
Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire multiple times.
Talks between US and Iranian officials are planned in Islamabad.
Iran’s leaders rejected negotiating while facing military threats.
Iran’s military warned of a strong response if attacks resume.
The conflict is causing major problems for global energy markets.
US officials said they are ready to continue military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure.
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Izzy Fairclough, a young woman from London, experienced seizures starting at age 15, but doctors initially told her it was anxiety or stress. After repeated seizures and family pressure, doctors found she had a rare brain tumor called ganglioglioma, which was surgically removed in 2022.
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Izzy’s first seizure occurred in summer 2021 with symptoms like numbness and loss of consciousness.
Initial hospital scans showed no problems, and doctors attributed seizures to anxiety or stress.
She was later suggested to have functional neurological disorder (FND), a brain-body signaling issue.
Seizures increased to weekly episodes, severely impacting her daily life and schooling.
After re-examining earlier MRI scans, doctors found a rare brain tumor (ganglioglioma) in March 2022.
Ganglioglioma tumors are made of two types of brain cells and often cause seizures.
Izzy had surgery in July 2022 to remove the tumor successfully.
She shares her story online to raise awareness and has connected with many others facing similar health challenges.
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