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Avalanche Claims Two Bodies, Leaves Dozens Missing on Himlung Himal
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Avalanche Claims Two Bodies, Leaves Dozens Missing on Himlung Himal

A severe nor’easter struck the northeast on Saturday, leaving 160,000 households without power, delaying thousands of flights and canceling prominent sports and cultural events.  The storm toppled a tree that killed 56‑year‑old NYCHA employee Leighton Brown in Brooklyn, while a full moon intensified coastal flooding in New Jersey.  Officials declared states of emergency and warned of wind gusts up to 55 mph.  The NYC Public Advocate expressed deep mourning for Brown, a beloved community employee.

A severe nor’easter struck the northeast on Saturday, leaving 160,000 households without power, delaying thousands of flights and canceling prominent sports and cultural events. The storm toppled a tree that killed 56‑year‑old NYCHA employee Leighton Brown in Brooklyn, while a full moon intensified coastal flooding in New Jersey. Officials declared states of emergency and warned of wind gusts up to 55 mph. The NYC Public Advocate expressed deep mourning for Brown, a beloved community employee.

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Indian civil service is vast and often mired in delays and corruption, yet a few officers stand out for their decisive, rule‑enforcing actions.  Tukaram Mundhe, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner of Maharashtra, has gained nationwide fame through video‑documented inspections that expose food safety violations and huge price gaps in hospitals.  Other officials, such as Gurugram town planner RS Batth, have also been celebrated for tackling illegal construction.  These stories highlight how efficient, transparent governance can suddenly become a national sensation, especially when amplified by social media.  The question remains: are the honours well‑deserved, or are they a product of a media landscape hungry for heroes?

Indian civil service is vast and often mired in delays and corruption, yet a few officers stand out for their decisive, rule‑enforcing actions. Tukaram Mundhe, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner of Maharashtra, has gained nationwide fame through video‑documented inspections that expose food safety violations and huge price gaps in hospitals. Other officials, such as Gurugram town planner RS Batth, have also been celebrated for tackling illegal construction. These stories highlight how efficient, transparent governance can suddenly become a national sensation, especially when amplified by social media. The question remains: are the honours well‑deserved, or are they a product of a media landscape hungry for heroes?

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North‑west of Yemen’s capital, Taiz has become a nexus of conflict as Saudi‑backed forces clash with the Houthi rebels. Visiting the city, a correspondent captured the eerie silence broken only by the thud of shelling and the sound of goats. Residents like Ali and Ghana suffer when mortar fire claims kids and homes. With the Houthis gaining control of Mokha, international worries about shipping lanes and oil prices grow. The war’s brutality echoes across the region, pushing hundreds of thousands into displacement camps.

North‑west of Yemen’s capital, Taiz has become a nexus of conflict as Saudi‑backed forces clash with the Houthi rebels. Visiting the city, a correspondent captured the eerie silence broken only by the thud of shelling and the sound of goats. Residents like Ali and Ghana suffer when mortar fire claims kids and homes. With the Houthis gaining control of Mokha, international worries about shipping lanes and oil prices grow. The war’s brutality echoes across the region, pushing hundreds of thousands into displacement camps.

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