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A fierce tropical storm, Typhoon Co-may, has struck the Philippines, particularly affecting the northern region where over 25 lives have been lost due to severe flooding and landslides. With thousands displaced and emergency services deployed, the government is adapting to the increasing frequency of natural disasters, as forecasts predict more storms this year. Want More Context? 🔎

Dozens of people were unintentionally dosed with THC after eating food from Famous Yeti's Pizza in Wisconsin, which mistakenly used THC-infused oil instead of canola oil while preparing meals. Emergency services reported multiple hospitalizations for THC intoxication symptoms, leading to a public health investigation, but no charges were filed as the incident was deemed unintentional, and the restaurant reopened shortly after. Want More Context? 🔎

A boy, Charles Hartle, was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Noah Smedley after stabbing him in the heart on December 28. Hartle, who carried a Rambo-style knife to appear tough, attacked Noah during a meeting over a cannabis sale, fleeing the scene and later claiming self-defense, despite overwhelming evidence against him. Want More Context? 🔎

Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted five former Canadian world junior hockey players—Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote—of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident in a London hotel room involving a complainant known as E.M. She stated that the Crown failed to meet its burden of proof and deemed the complainant's testimony not credible or reliable. Want More Context? 🔎

A coalition of Indian Muslim groups and civil society organizations is urging the Indian government and the global community to take immediate action against the ongoing violence in Gaza, calling for the cessation of military cooperation with Israel and support for humanitarian efforts. They emphasize solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand an end to Israeli aggression amidst a devastating military campaign that has reportedly resulted in nearly 60,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Want...

US President Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland for the opening of a new golf course while facing significant protests and a major police operation. During his trip, he will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, amid growing tensions related to his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Want More Context? 🔎