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The war with Iran escalated, sending shockwaves through global markets as the Dow closed at its lowest point of the year. Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe faced scrutiny over the justification for U.S. involvement, while economic fears grew. Meanwhile, the Southwest sweltered under a rare heat wave, and Nebraska battled historic wildfires.
The U.S. is facing a dramatic weather crisis, with tornadoes hitting the East Coast, a historic blizzard paralyzing the Midwest, and a severe heatwave in the West. These extreme conditions are causing widespread power outages and significant disruptions at airports already strained by the spring break travel rush and government shutdown. International tensions are also escalating with increased conflict in the Middle East and a nationwide power grid collapse in Cuba.
