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Severe storms have overwhelmed the Northeast, causing widespread disruption and damage. Authorities in New York confirm that a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Central Park, although he remains alert and conscious. Near Philadelphia, a tornado warning has been issued, prompting ground stops at major airports. Consequently, over 500 flights have been canceled, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power as destructive winds exceeding 60 mph, heavy rain, and lightning batter the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston.
As the storms intensify, forecasters warn that over 200 million Americans are also bracing for extreme heat. In New York City, the temperature is expected to feel like 105 degrees. Lee Goldberg, the chief meteorologist, outlines the forecasts and the challenges that lie ahead.
In a separate but equally tense situation, President Trump is grappling with the potential for military action against Iran. In a closed-door meeting with national security advisers, he laid out a decision timeline concerning possible strikes, hinging on negotiations with Iran. The Pentagon has a powerful 30,000-pound bomb at its disposal, a weapon never used in warfare before, emphasizing the stakes involved.
In other news, a shocking explosion occurred during a SpaceX test in Texas, resulting in a series of blasts that rattled homes nearby. Elon Musk downplayed the incident, referring to it as “just a scratch.”
Additionally, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, a heavy law enforcement presence raised eyebrows when federal officers in tactical gear were denied entry to a game, leading to protests outside the venue. This situation unfolds amidst a backdrop of increasing ICE operations in the county.
In Florida, a nine-year-old girl who survived a shark attack is on the road to recovery after doctors successfully reattached her hand. The surgeons utilized blood vessels from her leg to restore circulation, a significant medical achievement given the severity of the injury.
Lastly, a small plane crash in Beverly, Massachusetts, resulted in one fatality and left another person critically injured. The aircraft fell shortly after takeoff and struck a residential area.
These incidents illustrate the range of challenges facing communities across the United States, from severe weather disruptions to critical public safety incidents.
