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The United States and Japan held 'Two plus Two' security talks in Washington. During the meeting, the two countries discussed their shared vision of a modernized alliance and tackling the 21st-century challenges in Indo-Pacific and also around the world.

Japan and U.S. hold 'Two plus Two' talks in Washington

Fentanyl overdose has already claimed many lives in the US. Though approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for cancer patients fentanyl is often abused to get dope. However, as this drug menace continues, there is a new beast in Philadelphia city. Its street name is Tranq or Zombie drug. Apparently, Tranq dope is a blend of xylazine, a sedative, and usually an opioid, such as fentanyl. This blend costs less than what the same quantity of fentanyl-only product would cost and this is the reason why people are using this blend to bulk up on illicit fentanyl.&nbsp;

Despite being inexpensive, this mixture is dangerous because xylazine causes wounds to erupt with eschar, which is a scaly dead tissue. And that's not all. These wounds can result in amputation if neglected. This sedative-opioid combination can cause hours-long periods of unconsciousness. Xylazine does not have the same typical opioid overdose reversal therapies as fentanyl, a painkiller.

<h2>Not limited to Philadelphia</h2>

In 36 states and the District of Columbia, xylazine was found in the medication supply, according to a report released in June. Health officials in New York City claim that while xylazine has been discovered in 25% of medication samples, the true saturation level is undoubtedly higher. The Food and Drug Administration sent providers a four-page countrywide xylazine alert in November.

<h2>Horror story of Tracey McCann</h2>

When she was 27 years old, Tracy McCann became dependent on opioids that were administered to her following a serious car accident. Then, in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, tranq swept over Philadelphia. After using fentanyl for a prolonged period of time as a pain reliever, Tracey was accustomed to the bruises. But then things started to become nasty. She began to see that the tissue around her wounds was becoming crusty and blackened. She started losing herself because of how addicting the blend had become to her.

Now 39 years of age, she said, “I was sleeping on the sidewalks crying every night, knowing that I was better than that. Someone next to her got shot. A man tried to rape her, but she defended herself with a box cutter. On the hot summer streets, she saw people whose tranq wounds were covered with fleas and maggots."&nbsp;

“I could not pull myself away from that drug," she added. She had already made up her mind, though, and is currently in her fifth month of abstinence at an intense outpatient facility close to St. Louis. She is also in good health. She is simply proud of what she has achieved, something which was unimaginabl at one point in time.&nbsp;

<h2>Xylazine used as veterinary anesthetic</h2>

Xylazine was developed in 1962 as an anaesthetic for veterinary treatments. Because the medication caused respiratory depression and low blood pressure, human trials were stopped. It was probably used as a heroin replacement for addicts starting in the 2000s. According to some public health specialists, domestic xylazine bottles were either diverted from veterinary supply chains or bought online with a veterinary prescription during the pandemic. It gained gained popularity as an inexpensive and simple opioid filler.

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Fentanyl overdose has already claimed many lives in the US. Though approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for cancer patients fentanyl is often abused to get dope. However, as this drug menace continues, there is a new beast in Philadelphia city. Its street name is Tranq or Zombie drug. Apparently, Tranq dope is a blend of xylazine, a sedative, and usually an opioid, such as fentanyl. This blend costs less than what the same quantity of fentanyl-only product would cost and this is the reason why people are using this blend to bulk up on illicit fentanyl. Despite being inexpensive, this mixture is dangerous because xylazine causes wounds to erupt with eschar, which is a scaly dead tissue. And that's not all. These wounds can result in amputation if neglected. This sedative-opioid combination can cause hours-long periods of unconsciousness. Xylazine does not have the same typical opioid overdose reversal therapies as fentanyl, a painkiller. Not limited to Philadelphia In 36 states and the District of Columbia, xylazine was found in the medication supply, according to a report released in June. Health officials in New York City claim that while xylazine has been discovered in 25% of medication samples, the true saturation level is undoubtedly higher. The Food and Drug Administration sent providers a four-page countrywide xylazine alert in November. Horror story of Tracey McCann When she was 27 years old, Tracy McCann became dependent on opioids that were administered to her following a serious car accident. Then, in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, tranq swept over Philadelphia. After using fentanyl for a prolonged period of time as a pain reliever, Tracey was accustomed to the bruises. But then things started to become nasty. She began to see that the tissue around her wounds was becoming crusty and blackened. She started losing herself because of how addicting the blend had become to her. Now 39 years of age, she said, “I was sleeping on the sidewalks crying every night, knowing that I was better than that. Someone next to her got shot. A man tried to rape her, but she defended herself with a box cutter. On the hot summer streets, she saw people whose tranq wounds were covered with fleas and maggots." “I could not pull myself away from that drug," she added. She had already made up her mind, though, and is currently in her fifth month of abstinence at an intense outpatient facility close to St. Louis. She is also in good health. She is simply proud of what she has achieved, something which was unimaginabl at one point in time. Xylazine used as veterinary anesthetic Xylazine was developed in 1962 as an anaesthetic for veterinary treatments. Because the medication caused respiratory depression and low blood pressure, human trials were stopped. It was probably used as a heroin replacement for addicts starting in the 2000s. According to some public health specialists, domestic xylazine bottles were either diverted from veterinary supply chains or bought online with a veterinary prescription during the pandemic. It gained gained popularity as an inexpensive and simple opioid filler. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The airline industry has slowly begun to resume service after a Federal Aviation Administration system outage caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations across the United States.

US flights resume after FAA system outage, over 4300 flights delayed

The United States, in order to deter China, is set to significantly increase anti-ship missile capabilities in Japan, said Reuters citing three US officials. The total number of US troops in Japan is not likely to change but deployment of new capabilities may be first in a series of announcements aimed at deterring Chinese military power.

The agreement to deploy fresh anti-ship capabilities has come after nearly a year of talks. Formal announcement of the agreement will be made on Wednesday following meeting between Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and their Japanese counterparts.

Austin will meet Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Thursday at the Pentagon, followed by a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday.

The latest US move has come a month after Japan unveiled its biggest military build-up since Second World War. It is five-year plan that was once unthinkable in the pacifist country. However, China's increasing assertiveness in the region has worried policymakers in Japan.

The anti-ship missiles would arrive in Japan under a revamped Marine Corps regiment of 2,000 troops that will focus on advanced intelligence, surveillance and transportation, the officials said. The move is expected to be completed by 2025.

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The United States, in order to deter China, is set to significantly increase anti-ship missile capabilities in Japan, said Reuters citing three US officials. The total number of US troops in Japan is not likely to change but deployment of new capabilities may be first in a series of announcements aimed at deterring Chinese military power.

The United States, in order to deter China, is set to significantly increase anti-ship missile capabilities in Japan, said Reuters citing three US officials. The total number of US troops in Japan is not likely to change but deployment of new capabilities may be first in a series of announcements aimed at deterring Chinese military power. The agreement to deploy fresh anti-ship capabilities has come after nearly a year of talks. Formal announcement of the agreement will be made on Wednesday following meeting between Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and their Japanese counterparts. Austin will meet Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Thursday at the Pentagon, followed by a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday. The latest US move has come a month after Japan unveiled its biggest military build-up since Second World War. It is five-year plan that was once unthinkable in the pacifist country. However, China's increasing assertiveness in the region has worried policymakers in Japan. The anti-ship missiles would arrive in Japan under a revamped Marine Corps regiment of 2,000 troops that will focus on advanced intelligence, surveillance and transportation, the officials said. The move is expected to be completed by 2025. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The Patriot missile defence system training for about 100 Ukrainian troops will commence next week in the United States. By inviting Ukrainian soldiers for weapon training, the US administration has intensified its involvement in the Ukraine-Russia war, bringing Kyiv one step closer to gaining the long-desired defence against Russia's ongoing missile attacks.

The Ukrainians are set to travel to Fort Sill in Oklahoma as early as next week. Fort Sill is one of the Army's four basic training sites which also houses the field artillery school that has been&nbsp;training army personnel for more than a century.

Unlike other advanced systems deployed to Ukraine, notably the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Patriots need extensive, hands-on training outside of Europe.

The troops will then begin their months-long training programme to learn how to operate a Patriot battery, which is capable of shooting down attack planes, cruise missiles, and some ballistic missiles before they even strike targets, Brigadier General Pat Ryder, spokesman for the U.S. Defense Department said, Time reported.

“The training will prepare approximately 90 to 100 Ukrainian soldiers to operate, maintain, and sustain the defensive system over a training course expected to last several months,” Ryder told reporters. “Once fielded, the Patriot will contribute to Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, and provide another capability to Ukrainian people to defend themselves against Russia’s ongoing aerial assaults.”

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The truck-mounted surface-to-air guided missile defence system has eight launchers, each holding up to four interceptors, along with ground radar, a control centre, and a generator. To operate one Patriot battery, approximately 100 soldiers are required. The US Army has 16 Patriot battalions in total. Last week, Germany pleged a patriot battery to Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement that his nation would purchase for Ukraine a US-made National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). "This is the first Canadian donation of an air defence system to Ukraine," Canada's Defence Minister, Anita Anand, said on Twitter, CNN reported.

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Patriot battery would significantly strengthen Kyiv's defences against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the statement during his visit to the US in late December, Al Jazeera reported.

During a video address on Tuesday, Zelenskyy reiterated that Russia is assembling its forces for further escalation, so it is imperative that the West provides Ukraine with more high-tech weapons. “The free world has everything necessary to stop Russian aggression and bring about a historic defeat for the terrorist state,” he said.

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The Patriot missile defence system training for about 100 Ukrainian troops will commence next week in the United States. By inviting Ukrainian soldiers for weapon training, the US administration has intensified its involvement in the Ukraine-Russia war, bringing Kyiv one step closer to gaining the long-desired defence against Russia's ongoing missile attacks.

The Patriot missile defence system training for about 100 Ukrainian troops will commence next week in the United States. By inviting Ukrainian soldiers for weapon training, the US administration has intensified its involvement in the Ukraine-Russia war, bringing Kyiv one step closer to gaining the long-desired defence against Russia's ongoing missile attacks. The Ukrainians are set to travel to Fort Sill in Oklahoma as early as next week. Fort Sill is one of the Army's four basic training sites which also houses the field artillery school that has been training army personnel for more than a century. Unlike other advanced systems deployed to Ukraine, notably the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Patriots need extensive, hands-on training outside of Europe. The troops will then begin their months-long training programme to learn how to operate a Patriot battery, which is capable of shooting down attack planes, cruise missiles, and some ballistic missiles before they even strike targets, Brigadier General Pat Ryder, spokesman for the U.S. Defense Department said, Time reported. “The training will prepare approximately 90 to 100 Ukrainian soldiers to operate, maintain, and sustain the defensive system over a training course expected to last several months,” Ryder told reporters. “Once fielded, the Patriot will contribute to Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, and provide another capability to Ukrainian people to defend themselves against Russia’s ongoing aerial assaults.” Also Read | Russian forces will destroy US Patriot missiles, I am 100 per cent confident, says Putin The truck-mounted surface-to-air guided missile defence system has eight launchers, each holding up to four interceptors, along with ground radar, a control centre, and a generator. To operate one Patriot battery, approximately 100 soldiers are required. The US Army has 16 Patriot battalions in total. Last week, Germany pleged a patriot battery to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement that his nation would purchase for Ukraine a US-made National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). "This is the first Canadian donation of an air defence system to Ukraine," Canada's Defence Minister, Anita Anand, said on Twitter, CNN reported. Watch | Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile system in U.S. Patriot battery would significantly strengthen Kyiv's defences against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the statement during his visit to the US in late December, Al Jazeera reported. During a video address on Tuesday, Zelenskyy reiterated that Russia is assembling its forces for further escalation, so it is imperative that the West provides Ukraine with more high-tech weapons. “The free world has everything necessary to stop Russian aggression and bring about a historic defeat for the terrorist state,” he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ukrainian troops to begin training on Patriot missiles in US next week, Pentagon confirms

Hundreds of flights were grounded across the United States after a computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Watch this report to know more.

Flights across US grounded after computer glitch, over 400 flights delayed so far

The state of California in the United States has experienced a number of megadroughts over the years including just last month prompting officials to impose water restrictions across the state with limited supplies for vital farmland. In contrast, one of the driest states in the country, following a series of storms, is now witnessing deadly flash floods, landslides, and uprooting trees which have affected road travel and left thousands without electricity, due to heavy rains and strong winds. This has been attributed to an overlapping weather phenomenon called “atmospheric river” and “bomb cyclone”.&nbsp;

Until just last week, several counties across the state were suffering due to “exceptional” drought which is the most severe categorisation assigned by the country’s Drought Monitor. However, due to recent storms, at least 17 people have been killed since the beginning of this year, said California Governor Gavin Newsom, on Tuesday, while the state’s city San Francisco witnessed a hailstorm and the small town of Montecito experienced flash floods.&nbsp;

Has the rain helped the drought situation, so&nbsp;far?

In recent weeks, the state has witnessed six atmospheric rivers in recent weeks and is poised to experience at least three more in the upcoming week, said the Newsom. According to the officials, Central California including San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley has seen the most amount of water and the precipitation is nearly 140 per cent higher than the average for this time of the year. &nbsp;

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This has led to many state reservoirs being filled which typically stayed below average this time of the year and will help with irrigation for farmlands and supply water to millions of water across the coastal cities. According to the US Drought Monitor, the storm appears to have lifted at least seven per cent of California out of the most severe categorisation.&nbsp;

Additionally, a hydrologist in charge of the California Nevada River Forecast Center, Alan Haynes, said that this amount of rain puts the state in a good shape at least for the next year or so, reported the Associated Press. However, it is still early to determine what the next few months would look like considering the storm has not poured as much water in northern California.&nbsp;

Since the atmospheric rains are not consistent and are not even striking everywhere. The reservoir at Lake Shasta had risen from 55 per cent during Christmas to 67 per cent as of earlier this week and while this is an improvement, it is still below historic averages given the prolonged water scarcity in the state, said Haynes.&nbsp;

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Will this surplus in the water supply change anything in the long term?

Several reports citing experts and scientists said that the widespread drought in California will not be reversed due to these atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones and it might also take consecutive years of similar weather trends of above-average rain and snowfall to actually have any lasting impact. This comes despite at least 90 per cent of the state’s population being affected by floods.&nbsp;

Notably, last year the state witnessed its third year of severe drought which was also the driest on record and while it is now soaking in some much-needed water, some experts say this amount of rain will help but not have a lasting impact. Additionally, they also indicated that this rain and snow won’t be enough to fix some of the long-term water problems that California along with much of the western US faces with unfavourable precipitation trends which are worsening due to climate change.&nbsp;

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Speaking to BBC, Jay Lund, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Davis, said that while the current storm has certainly replenished some of the state’s water supply and it is always good to see rain in California. However, he noted that since the state’s weather is that of extremes and the upcoming years could witness more dry weather.&nbsp;

Why do these extremes not work?

While one might think that the drought-ridden state receiving huge amounts of water would be a good thing, it is in fact the opposite, as several reports suggest that a flood during a time of drought can make the situation worse. A report by Vox compares this phenomenon to overwatering a plant which after a while cannot handle soaking up so much water. Therefore, eventually, this rain turns into floods with the risk of uprooting trees.&nbsp;

During a press briefing, last week, California’s &nbsp;Director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Karla Nemeth, also explained that moving from one extreme weather event to the other has put the trees under stress as “after three years of intensive drought, the ground is saturated and there is a significant chance of downed trees that will create significant problems.”

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Additionally, during these droughts, the roots of the trees that are supposed to absorb water become less sponge-like and with weaker roots, they are more likely to get swept away by the storm. The experts have also noted how California does not have the infrastructure to support the reservation of this much water due to its limited reservoir capacity, therefore, a lot of this water is going to the ocean.&nbsp;

Simply put, “The California system was built for a climate we don’t have anymore,” said Laura Feinstein who heads the work on climate resilience and environment at a San Francisco-based non-profit named SPUR. She also was also said in the context of the water coming from snowpack which is its own type of reservoir.&nbsp;

In this case, the snow typically melts into the reservoir and supplies residents with water during summer and fall, however, since the snowpack due to climate change now melts faster and the reservoirs are unable to capture enough water. Additionally, climate change has given rise to extreme weather events which is also creating drier, hotter conditions where the water is bound to evaporate faster.&nbsp;

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So what can be done to mitigate this issue?

Climate scientists said that a part of the solution to these problems could be drawing levees back which would allow rivers to flood safely and not only collect more water but also do so while ensuring the safety of the land surrounding it.&nbsp;

Climate scientist, Peter Gleick who spoke to CNN, said that while levees have protected the communities in the past they are not designed for the climate change-induced extreme weather challenges today. Therefore, he suggests changes in infrastructure which would allow people to capture more floods and store them in underground aquifers when the water supply is running dry.&nbsp;

ALSO READ&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-predicts-super-rare-megflood-striking-california-in-coming-decades-506510">Study predicts super rare megflood striking California in coming decades</a>

Additionally, Gleick also told CNN, “We have to design flood insurance policies to encourage people to move away from flood plains, so we can open up those floodplains, so when we get those floods they will be less damaging.”&nbsp;

However, to actually do so, many communities would have to relocate and also require a significant rebuilding of existing infrastructure which does not seem feasible. Notably, these underground aquifers to this day still remain vital for the state’s central valley and they are reportedly running dry.&nbsp;

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The state of California in the United States has experienced a number of megadroughts over the years including just last month prompting officials to impose water restrictions across the state with limited supplies for vital farmland. In contrast, one of the driest states in the country, following a series of storms, is now witnessing deadly flash floods, landslides, and uprooting trees which have affected road travel and left thousands without electricity, due to heavy rains and strong winds. This has been attributed to an overlapping weather phenomenon called “atmospheric river” and “bomb cyclone”. Until just last week, several counties across the state were suffering due to “exceptional” drought which is the most severe categorisation assigned by the country’s Drought Monitor. However, due to recent storms, at least 17 people have been killed since the beginning of this year, said California Governor Gavin Newsom, on Tuesday, while the state’s city San Francisco witnessed a hailstorm and the small town of Montecito experienced flash floods. Has the rain helped the drought situation, so far? In recent weeks, the state has witnessed six atmospheric rivers in recent weeks and is poised to experience at least three more in the upcoming week, said the Newsom. According to the officials, Central California including San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley has seen the most amount of water and the precipitation is nearly 140 per cent higher than the average for this time of the year. ALSO READ | Explained: What are ‘atmospheric rivers’, wreaking havoc with heavy rains, floods in the US? This has led to many state reservoirs being filled which typically stayed below average this time of the year and will help with irrigation for farmlands and supply water to millions of water across the coastal cities. According to the US Drought Monitor, the storm appears to have lifted at least seven per cent of California out of the most severe categorisation. Additionally, a hydrologist in charge of the California Nevada River Forecast Center, Alan Haynes, said that this amount of rain puts the state in a good shape at least for the next year or so, reported the Associated Press. However, it is still early to determine what the next few months would look like considering the storm has not poured as much water in northern California. Since the atmospheric rains are not consistent and are not even striking everywhere. The reservoir at Lake Shasta had risen from 55 per cent during Christmas to 67 per cent as of earlier this week and while this is an improvement, it is still below historic averages given the prolonged water scarcity in the state, said Haynes. ALSO READ | California storm | Giant sinkhole swallows two cars Will this surplus in the water supply change anything in the long term? Several reports citing experts and scientists said that the widespread drought in California will not be reversed due to these atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones and it might also take consecutive years of similar weather trends of above-average rain and snowfall to actually have any lasting impact. This comes despite at least 90 per cent of the state’s population being affected by floods. Notably, last year the state witnessed its third year of severe drought which was also the driest on record and while it is now soaking in some much-needed water, some experts say this amount of rain will help but not have a lasting impact. Additionally, they also indicated that this rain and snow won’t be enough to fix some of the long-term water problems that California along with much of the western US faces with unfavourable precipitation trends which are worsening due to climate change. ALSO WATCH | California: Climate change is threatening world's largest Almond producer Speaking to BBC, Jay Lund, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Davis, said that while the current storm has certainly replenished some of the state’s water supply and it is always good to see rain in California. However, he noted that since the state’s weather is that of extremes and the upcoming years could witness more dry weather. Why do these extremes not work? While one might think that the drought-ridden state receiving huge amounts of water would be a good thing, it is in fact the opposite, as several reports suggest that a flood during a time of drought can make the situation worse. A report by Vox compares this phenomenon to overwatering a plant which after a while cannot handle soaking up so much water. Therefore, eventually, this rain turns into floods with the risk of uprooting trees. During a press briefing, last week, California’s Director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Karla Nemeth, also explained that moving from one extreme weather event to the other has put the trees under stress as “after three years of intensive drought, the ground is saturated and there is a significant chance of downed trees that will create significant problems.” ALSO READ | Infographic: Megadrought in America, a climate disaster unseen in 1,200 years Additionally, during these droughts, the roots of the trees that are supposed to absorb water become less sponge-like and with weaker roots, they are more likely to get swept away by the storm. The experts have also noted how California does not have the infrastructure to support the reservation of this much water due to its limited reservoir capacity, therefore, a lot of this water is going to the ocean. Simply put, “The California system was built for a climate we don’t have anymore,” said Laura Feinstein who heads the work on climate resilience and environment at a San Francisco-based non-profit named SPUR. She also was also said in the context of the water coming from snowpack which is its own type of reservoir. In this case, the snow typically melts into the reservoir and supplies residents with water during summer and fall, however, since the snowpack due to climate change now melts faster and the reservoirs are unable to capture enough water. Additionally, climate change has given rise to extreme weather events which is also creating drier, hotter conditions where the water is bound to evaporate faster. ALSO WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Powerful 'Atmospheric River' drenches California So what can be done to mitigate this issue? Climate scientists said that a part of the solution to these problems could be drawing levees back which would allow rivers to flood safely and not only collect more water but also do so while ensuring the safety of the land surrounding it. Climate scientist, Peter Gleick who spoke to CNN, said that while levees have protected the communities in the past they are not designed for the climate change-induced extreme weather challenges today. Therefore, he suggests changes in infrastructure which would allow people to capture more floods and store them in underground aquifers when the water supply is running dry. ALSO READ | Study predicts super rare megflood striking California in coming decades Additionally, Gleick also told CNN, “We have to design flood insurance policies to encourage people to move away from flood plains, so we can open up those floodplains, so when we get those floods they will be less damaging.” However, to actually do so, many communities would have to relocate and also require a significant rebuilding of existing infrastructure which does not seem feasible. Notably, these underground aquifers to this day still remain vital for the state’s central valley and they are reportedly running dry. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained: Can atmospheric river-induced floods help with California’s ‘exceptional’ drought?

According to a new report, natural disasters and extreme weather caused more than $165 billion in damage in the US last year. It was the third-costliest year on record, behind only 2005 and 2017.

WION Climate Tracker: US gets a bill of $165 billion in climate disaster in 2022

A computer glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration system resulted in affecting hundreds of flights in the United States, causing havoc. The failure of NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, was to blame for this. What does NOTAM mean and how its failure has impacted US flight operations? It is basically a notice that provides information that is necessary for those involved in flight operations. The failure of NOTAM means that the computer systems were not able to provide information to flights. All of this resulted in chaos at US airports.&nbsp;

<h2>How NOTAM failure impacted flight operations?</h2>

Although it is yet unclear how the NOTAM failure may have affected US aviation operations, it appears that they were affected because those engaged in the process must not have known about the flying information due to NOTAM failure.

<h2>How many cancellations and delays?&nbsp;</h2>

As of 6:45 a.m. ET, the flight tracking service FlightAware indicated roughly 1,200 flights to, from, and within the United States as being delayed, but just 93 flights had been cancelled, according to CNN.

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Flight delays are anticipated, according to the operator of Paris' international airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways continue to run flights to and from the United States as usual. The French airline declared that it was keeping an eye on how things progress.&nbsp;

According to data from Cirium, a total of 21,464 planes with a carrying capacity of over 2.9 million people are scheduled to leave airports in the United States on Wednesday. According to Cirium statistics, American Airlines has 4,819 booked flights that will depart from American airports, followed by Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. 
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A computer glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration system resulted in affecting hundreds of flights in the United States, causing havoc. The failure of NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, was to blame for this.

A computer glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration system resulted in affecting hundreds of flights in the United States, causing havoc. The failure of NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, was to blame for this. What does NOTAM mean and how its failure has impacted US flight operations? It is basically a notice that provides information that is necessary for those involved in flight operations. The failure of NOTAM means that the computer systems were not able to provide information to flights. All of this resulted in chaos at US airports. How NOTAM failure impacted flight operations? Although it is yet unclear how the NOTAM failure may have affected US aviation operations, it appears that they were affected because those engaged in the process must not have known about the flying information due to NOTAM failure. How many cancellations and delays? As of 6:45 a.m. ET, the flight tracking service FlightAware indicated roughly 1,200 flights to, from, and within the United States as being delayed, but just 93 flights had been cancelled, according to CNN. The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System. We are performing final validation checks and reloading the system now. Operations across the National Airspace System are affected. We will provide frequent updates as we make progress. — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 11, 2023 × Airlines updates so far Flight delays are anticipated, according to the operator of Paris' international airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways continue to run flights to and from the United States as usual. The French airline declared that it was keeping an eye on how things progress. According to data from Cirium, a total of 21,464 planes with a carrying capacity of over 2.9 million people are scheduled to leave airports in the United States on Wednesday. According to Cirium statistics, American Airlines has 4,819 booked flights that will depart from American airports, followed by Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.

Which computer glitch led to US flights cancellations? NOTAM failure explained & Airlines' updates so far

WION Dispatch: All domestic flights grounded across US due to a major glitch

Rebekah Brooks, who is currently News UK CEO is set for her new innings. She is reportedly going to take over as the CEO of News Corp. With this, Brooks will take on the Murdoch empire however, it is only going to happen after the merger of Fox Corps and News Corps. Lachlan Murdoch is the CEO of Fox Corporation. The merger proposal was insisted by Rupert Murdoch. However, it is pertinent to note that as per media reports not all the shareholders are on board. Current CEO of News Corp, Robert Thomson, is expected to step down from his position, as per several media reports.&nbsp;

<h2>Why Fox Corp and News Corp spilt in 2013? The Phone Hacking Scandal&nbsp;</h2>

After News Internations was accused of hacking phones and paying off police to obtain information about celebrities, British royal family and politicians, Brooks resigned in 2011. After the controversy and the 2013 split, the print business was put under News Corp while the TV and entertainment were put under 21st Century Fox. The controversy almost took down other Murdoch publications that were owned by News Corp, the organisation she would reportedly be heading over now. Following the scandal, Fox and News Corp split in 2013. Later, in 2015, Brooks joined as CEO of News UK, under Murdoch.&nbsp;

<h2>Possible Fox and News Corp merger&nbsp;</h2>

Last year, News Corp in a press release said that the Murdoch companies have formed a special committee which comprises of "independent and disinterested members of the board” to moot over a possible merger of the two business arms. The current CEO Robert Thompson also confirmed the same to the firms's employees.&nbsp;

<h2>What after the merger of Fox and News Corp?&nbsp;</h2>

According to the source quoted by media outlets, merging Fox and News Corp would offer the merged firms more size to compete and will also complement each others' assets. The merged businesses' annual sales would be over $24 billion.

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Rebekah Brooks, who is currently News UK CEO is set for her new innings. She is reportedly going to take over as the CEO of News Corp. With this, Brooks will take on the Murdoch empire however, it is only going to happen after the merger of Fox Corps and News Corps.

Rebekah Brooks, who is currently News UK CEO is set for her new innings. She is reportedly going to take over as the CEO of News Corp. With this, Brooks will take on the Murdoch empire however, it is only going to happen after the merger of Fox Corps and News Corps. Lachlan Murdoch is the CEO of Fox Corporation. The merger proposal was insisted by Rupert Murdoch. However, it is pertinent to note that as per media reports not all the shareholders are on board. Current CEO of News Corp, Robert Thomson, is expected to step down from his position, as per several media reports. Why Fox Corp and News Corp spilt in 2013? The Phone Hacking Scandal After News Internations was accused of hacking phones and paying off police to obtain information about celebrities, British royal family and politicians, Brooks resigned in 2011. After the controversy and the 2013 split, the print business was put under News Corp while the TV and entertainment were put under 21st Century Fox. The controversy almost took down other Murdoch publications that were owned by News Corp, the organisation she would reportedly be heading over now. Following the scandal, Fox and News Corp split in 2013. Later, in 2015, Brooks joined as CEO of News UK, under Murdoch. Possible Fox and News Corp merger Last year, News Corp in a press release said that the Murdoch companies have formed a special committee which comprises of "independent and disinterested members of the board” to moot over a possible merger of the two business arms. The current CEO Robert Thompson also confirmed the same to the firms's employees. What after the merger of Fox and News Corp? According to the source quoted by media outlets, merging Fox and News Corp would offer the merged firms more size to compete and will also complement each others' assets. The merged businesses' annual sales would be over $24 billion.

Rebekah Brooks to head Rupert Murdoch's News Corp as CEO? Know everything about phone hacking scandal

Whales, the gentle giants of the oceans, they are large in size and are intelligent aquatic mammals but sometimes they get lost and end up on the beaches. In the US state of New Jersey, another humpback whale was washed up ashore.

WION Climate Tracker | US: 30-foot Humpback whale washes up at a New Jersey shore

Mexican President Obrador accused the U.S. of treating Latin America and the Caribbean with disdain. It came during the initial meeting between Obrador & Biden during the "Three Amigos" summit.

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7000 nurses in New York City's hospitals are on strike over pay and understaffing. They want better working conditions. Many medical facilities have postponed procedures and appointments due to this and fears are growing that things may even get worse.

US: Over 7000 nurses go on strike in NYC, healthcare staff cite understaffing and pay issues

Aerial images show two cars inside a giant sinkhole that opened up on Tuesday during the relentless storms ravaging California. According to local media, the passengers were rescued and hospitalised with minor injuries.

US: A giant sinkhole swallows two vehicles in Los Angeles

US Representative Katie Porter has announced run for the 2024 US Senate elections from California. The seat is currently being held by Senator Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat. Though Feinstein has not said anything about whether she will complete her senator's complete term of office, which is of six years, or not, Porter made the announcement on her social media accounts about her future plans. Despite being 89 years old, Fienstein has waived off any questions over her ability to serve in the office. Meanwhile, Porter who is 49-years-old, in her announcement, said Californians deserve a warrior who can fight for them in Washington.&nbsp;

<h2>Opposed earmarks,&nbsp;corporate campaign funding&nbsp;</h2>

Porter is a single mom of three. She is mostly known for using whiteboards in the US House of Representatives. In her announcement, she said that she is running for the US Senate because Californians deserve a warrior fighting for them in Washington. She also added that in the House, she has stoop up to leaders of both parties. Porter said that she has worked not only in her capacity as a Democrat to oppose earmarks, funds provided by the Congress for projects or programs, but also as one of just a dozen Members of Congress to reject lobbyist and corporate political action committee (which was created for campaign finances in US) money.&nbsp;

Katie Porter said that there should be greater safeguards in place to thwart corruption emanating from earmarking, including disclosing any connections an earmark could have to a member of the legislator's family. Porter was chosen to serve in Congress for the first time in 2018. She represents a sizable portion of Orange County. Porter barely won re-election in November after last year's redistricting by around three percentage points.

<h2>Feinstein over Porter throwing her hat in the ring&nbsp;</h2>

Senator Dianne Feinstein said that everyone is welcome to throw their hat in the ring. She also commented that she will make an announcement concerning her plans for 2024 at the appropriate time. In a statement, Feinstein said Tuesday that right now she is focused on ensuring California has all the resources it needs to cope with the devastating storms slamming the state and leaving more than a dozen dead.

<h2>Who all are in the race?&nbsp;</h2>

Several Democratic candidates from California are reportedly considering running for the Senate, including US Representatives Ro Khanna and Adam B. Schiff, who has stated he would seriously explore a run if Feinstein decided to retire.

US Representative Katie Porter has announced run for the 2024 US Senate elections from California. The seat is currently being held by Senator Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat.

US Representative Katie Porter has announced run for the 2024 US Senate elections from California. The seat is currently being held by Senator Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat. Though Feinstein has not said anything about whether she will complete her senator's complete term of office, which is of six years, or not, Porter made the announcement on her social media accounts about her future plans. Despite being 89 years old, Fienstein has waived off any questions over her ability to serve in the office. Meanwhile, Porter who is 49-years-old, in her announcement, said Californians deserve a warrior who can fight for them in Washington. Opposed earmarks, corporate campaign funding Porter is a single mom of three. She is mostly known for using whiteboards in the US House of Representatives. In her announcement, she said that she is running for the US Senate because Californians deserve a warrior fighting for them in Washington. She also added that in the House, she has stoop up to leaders of both parties. Porter said that she has worked not only in her capacity as a Democrat to oppose earmarks, funds provided by the Congress for projects or programs, but also as one of just a dozen Members of Congress to reject lobbyist and corporate political action committee (which was created for campaign finances in US) money. Katie Porter said that there should be greater safeguards in place to thwart corruption emanating from earmarking, including disclosing any connections an earmark could have to a member of the legislator's family. Porter was chosen to serve in Congress for the first time in 2018. She represents a sizable portion of Orange County. Porter barely won re-election in November after last year's redistricting by around three percentage points. Feinstein over Porter throwing her hat in the ring Senator Dianne Feinstein said that everyone is welcome to throw their hat in the ring. She also commented that she will make an announcement concerning her plans for 2024 at the appropriate time. In a statement, Feinstein said Tuesday that right now she is focused on ensuring California has all the resources it needs to cope with the devastating storms slamming the state and leaving more than a dozen dead. Who all are in the race? Several Democratic candidates from California are reportedly considering running for the Senate, including US Representatives Ro Khanna and Adam B. Schiff, who has stated he would seriously explore a run if Feinstein decided to retire.

Who is Katie Porter, the Democrat who announced run for US Senate from California?

Aerial images show two cars inside a giant sinkhole that opened up on Tuesday during the relentless storms ravaging California. According to local media, the passengers were rescued and hospitalized with minor injuries.

US: A giant sinkhole swallows two vehicles

The United States-based tech giant and Facebook parent company Meta appoints former Tata Cliq CEO Vikas Purohit as the Director of Global Business Group in India. In the new role, Purohit will lead Meta’s strategic relationship with various brands and agencies in bolstering the company's digital tools for revenue growth in India's business.

Vikas Purohit comes with over 20 years of experience in business, sales and marketing and astute knowledge of the market, given his Indian Institute of Management (IIM) education. He has worked previously with big league brands such as Tata Cliq, Amazon, Reliance brands, Aditya Birla group and Tommy Hilfiger.

Last month, he paid homage to his mentors on the popular social network Linkedin. Purohit will be succeeding Ajit Mohan who last year joined Snap Inc, which is the social media platform Snapchat’s parent company as the president of APAC to lead its business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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As he steps into the new role, his responsibilities lie in engaging with brands and agencies, leading partnership initiatives with media and creating ecosystems to increase the adoption of Meta’s tools.

He would handle the company's key business verticals, including the agency teams and business solutions teams. Purohit will report to Arun Srinivas, the director and head of ads business for Meta in India.&nbsp;

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“I am thrilled to welcome Vikas as he joins our team to shape the role that Meta platforms can play in enabling businesses, supporting India's economic growth, and building the digital advertising ecosystem of the country,” said Srinivas in a statement.&nbsp;

India remains an indispensable market for tech giants such as Meta, with targeted ads and the adoption of new digital advertisement models, they aim to create a campaign to garner consumer interest.

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In FY22, Meta's gross ad revenue rose by 74% YoY to 1.9 billion, based on the increase in the adoption of its digital ad tools. 
 
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The United States-based tech giant and Facebook parent company Meta appoints former Tata Cliq CEO Vikas Purohit as the Director of Global Business Group in India. In the new role, Purohit will lead Meta’s strategic relationship with various brands and agencies in bolstering the company's digital tools for revenue growth in India's business. Vikas Purohit comes with over 20 years of experience in business, sales and marketing and astute knowledge of the market, given his Indian Institute of Management (IIM) education. He has worked previously with big league brands such as Tata Cliq, Amazon, Reliance brands, Aditya Birla group and Tommy Hilfiger. Last month, he paid homage to his mentors on the popular social network Linkedin. Purohit will be succeeding Ajit Mohan who last year joined Snap Inc, which is the social media platform Snapchat’s parent company as the president of APAC to lead its business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. ALSO READ | Meta's India head Ajit Mohan resigns after four years in the role, may join Snap As he steps into the new role, his responsibilities lie in engaging with brands and agencies, leading partnership initiatives with media and creating ecosystems to increase the adoption of Meta’s tools. He would handle the company's key business verticals, including the agency teams and business solutions teams. Purohit will report to Arun Srinivas, the director and head of ads business for Meta in India. ALSO WATCH | Ex-Tata Cliq CEO Vikas Purohit takes charge as Meta's new global head in India “I am thrilled to welcome Vikas as he joins our team to shape the role that Meta platforms can play in enabling businesses, supporting India's economic growth, and building the digital advertising ecosystem of the country,” said Srinivas in a statement. India remains an indispensable market for tech giants such as Meta, with targeted ads and the adoption of new digital advertisement models, they aim to create a campaign to garner consumer interest. ALSO READ | Sandhya Devanathan appointed as Meta's new India head: What does her new role entail? In FY22, Meta's gross ad revenue rose by 74% YoY to 1.9 billion, based on the increase in the adoption of its digital ad tools. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The&nbsp;United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on Monday, told reporters that the regulatory body is investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweet in the context of at least 14 Teslas crashing into emergency vehicles while using its Autopilot driver assist system. The acting head of NHTSA, Ann Carlson, made the statement while&nbsp;addressing the press on the sidelines of an event in Washington.&nbsp;

According to reports, in June 2022, the NHTSA moved up to an engineering analysis amid its ongoing defect probe into at least 830,000 Tesla vehicles with the driver assistance system Autopilot feature in the context of crashes involving parked emergency vehicles. Additionally, for&nbsp;the past two years, the electric carmaker has been beta-testing its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) with owners who have not been trained to use the system but are reportedly being actively monitored by the company.&nbsp;

The probe began in August 2021, and the NHTSA’s Carlson said they are “investing a lot of resources”, which includes a lot of “technical expertise, actually some legal novelty and so we're moving as quickly as we can, but we also want to be careful and make sure we have all the information we need.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;a tweet from Tesla CEO indicated&nbsp;that Tesla might allow some owners testing the “Full Self-Driving” system to disable alerts which remind them to keep their hands on the steering wheel. Subsequently, the regulatory body said they have asked Tesla for additional information on Musk's tweet&nbsp;which is now a part of the broader ongoing investigation into the 14 vehicles.&nbsp;

The ongoing investigation is necessary before NHTSA can demand a recall and it also includes a review of whether Tesla vehicles ensure that the drivers are paying attention as they said previously that evidence suggests that the drivers had complied with the electric carmaker’s alert protocols. This has since raised questions about the effectiveness of the company’s alert strategy for its drivers.&nbsp;

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Earlier this year, the electric carmaker also said at least 160,000 of its cars which amount to nearly 15 per cent of all Tesla which is currently on US roads are participating. While the company website says that their cars cannot drive themselves, the “Full Self-Driving” can more or less autonomously&nbsp;navigate roads in several instances. However, experts have raised concerns about the system’s errors, said a report by the Associated Press.&nbsp;

The tweet in question was an interaction between Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk and a user on December 31 about Tesla’s FSD feature, said Carlson confirming that the agency was in discussion with Tesla about the same.

The tweet reportedly suggested that drivers who have used Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software system for more than 10,000 miles should be able to disable the “steering wheel nag,” an alert which asks drivers to hold the wheel and confirm that they are paying attention.&nbsp;

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In response on the microblogging platform Musk wrote, “Agreed, update coming in Jan.” While there is no clarity on the kind of changes Tesla will make or even disable the “steering wheel nag”. Meanwhile,&nbsp;many have raised concerns about the dangers of disabling such an important feature.&nbsp;

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The recently rolled out&nbsp;$15,000 FSD software&nbsp;is said to be&nbsp;an add-on software which enables Tesla vehicles to change lanes and park and compliments its “Autopilot” feature. Notably, this is not the first time that Tesla has come under fire for the effectiveness of their safety protocols as the National Transportation Safety Board three years ago also criticised the electric carmaker’s “ineffective monitoring” after its Autopilot software’s involvement in a fatal crash in California, in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on Monday, told reporters that the regulatory body is investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweet in the context of at least 14 Teslas crashing into emergency vehicles while using its Autopilot driver assist system. The acting head of NHTSA, Ann Carlson, made the statement while addressing the press on the sidelines of an event in Washington. According to reports, in June 2022, the NHTSA moved up to an engineering analysis amid its ongoing defect probe into at least 830,000 Tesla vehicles with the driver assistance system Autopilot feature in the context of crashes involving parked emergency vehicles. Additionally, for the past two years, the electric carmaker has been beta-testing its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) with owners who have not been trained to use the system but are reportedly being actively monitored by the company. The probe began in August 2021, and the NHTSA’s Carlson said they are “investing a lot of resources”, which includes a lot of “technical expertise, actually some legal novelty and so we're moving as quickly as we can, but we also want to be careful and make sure we have all the information we need.” ALSO READ | Elon Musk breaks world record for largest-ever loss of personal fortune Meanwhile, a tweet from Tesla CEO indicated that Tesla might allow some owners testing the “Full Self-Driving” system to disable alerts which remind them to keep their hands on the steering wheel. Subsequently, the regulatory body said they have asked Tesla for additional information on Musk's tweet which is now a part of the broader ongoing investigation into the 14 vehicles. The ongoing investigation is necessary before NHTSA can demand a recall and it also includes a review of whether Tesla vehicles ensure that the drivers are paying attention as they said previously that evidence suggests that the drivers had complied with the electric carmaker’s alert protocols. This has since raised questions about the effectiveness of the company’s alert strategy for its drivers. ALSO WATCH | World Business Watch: Musk tweet about disabling driver monitoring in Tesla being probed Earlier this year, the electric carmaker also said at least 160,000 of its cars which amount to nearly 15 per cent of all Tesla which is currently on US roads are participating. While the company website says that their cars cannot drive themselves, the “Full Self-Driving” can more or less autonomously navigate roads in several instances. However, experts have raised concerns about the system’s errors, said a report by the Associated Press. The tweet in question was an interaction between Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk and a user on December 31 about Tesla’s FSD feature, said Carlson confirming that the agency was in discussion with Tesla about the same. The tweet reportedly suggested that drivers who have used Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software system for more than 10,000 miles should be able to disable the “steering wheel nag,” an alert which asks drivers to hold the wheel and confirm that they are paying attention. ALSO READ | Tesla reports two more crash fatalities in Model 3 cars linked to advanced driver assistance system In response on the microblogging platform Musk wrote, “Agreed, update coming in Jan.” While there is no clarity on the kind of changes Tesla will make or even disable the “steering wheel nag”. Meanwhile, many have raised concerns about the dangers of disabling such an important feature. Agreed, update coming in Jan — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 31, 2022 × The recently rolled out $15,000 FSD software is said to be an add-on software which enables Tesla vehicles to change lanes and park and compliments its “Autopilot” feature. Notably, this is not the first time that Tesla has come under fire for the effectiveness of their safety protocols as the National Transportation Safety Board three years ago also criticised the electric carmaker’s “ineffective monitoring” after its Autopilot software’s involvement in a fatal crash in California, in 2018. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ana Walshe, a woman from Cohasset, US was reported missing three days after New Year's day, the day when Ana was last seen. Following her disappearance, her husband Brian Walshe was arrested for misleading the investigation. Now, the latest updates on the investigation into the matter have put the limelight on Brian Walshe. His recent google search history can help the police to connect the dots and solve the mystery case quickly. Check all the latest about the mysterious disappearance case of Ana Walshe.&nbsp;

<h2>What did Brian Walshe search on google?</h2>

As the investigation proceeded, the disappearance case of US woman Ana Walshe took a disturbing turn. It was revealed that Brian Walshe googled “how to dispose of a 115-pound woman’s body”. Brian made the google search after two days of Ana going missing. According to the police, Ana was described as about 115 pounds or 52kg. He also searched for how to dismember a human body.&nbsp;

<h2>CCTV reveals Brian Walshe buying heavy-duty cleaning supplies&nbsp;</h2>

According to Brian Walshe, he left his house on January 1 and took his son out for ice cream the next day. The specifics, nevertheless, don't match up. Investigations reveal that Brian Walshe visited a Home Depot and spent $450 on mops, tarps, tape, buckets, and other cleaning items. As per the details, he also wore mask and gloves during her visit to the Home Depot.&nbsp;

<h2>Police obtain damaged knife, discovers blood&nbsp;</h2>

Police uncovered a bloodied and broken knife in the basement after obtaining a search warrant. Brian, who pleaded not guilty to misleading police, has not yet been charged with Ana's disappearance. He was under house arrest on charges of fraud in 2018.&nbsp;

<h2>Brian Walshe misled investigation to buy more time&nbsp;</h2>

Prosecutors said Brian, from Massachusetts, gave cops misleading statements about his and his wife’s actions around the time of her disappearance, buying himself ample time to clean up a possible crime scene. On January 1, she was allegedly taking a rideshare from her house to Boston Logan International Airport in an effort to catch an early flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a member of Ana's family who spoke with Cohasset police. However, Walshe did not board any plane this week, according to confirmation from every carrier, said the Cohasset police chief. &nbsp;

Ana Walshe, a woman from Cohasset, US was reported missing three days after New Year's day, the day when Ana was last seen. Following her disappearance, her husband Brian Walshe was arrested for misleading the investigation.

Ana Walshe, a woman from Cohasset, US was reported missing three days after New Year's day, the day when Ana was last seen. Following her disappearance, her husband Brian Walshe was arrested for misleading the investigation. Now, the latest updates on the investigation into the matter have put the limelight on Brian Walshe. His recent google search history can help the police to connect the dots and solve the mystery case quickly. Check all the latest about the mysterious disappearance case of Ana Walshe. What did Brian Walshe search on google? As the investigation proceeded, the disappearance case of US woman Ana Walshe took a disturbing turn. It was revealed that Brian Walshe googled “how to dispose of a 115-pound woman’s body”. Brian made the google search after two days of Ana going missing. According to the police, Ana was described as about 115 pounds or 52kg. He also searched for how to dismember a human body. CCTV reveals Brian Walshe buying heavy-duty cleaning supplies According to Brian Walshe, he left his house on January 1 and took his son out for ice cream the next day. The specifics, nevertheless, don't match up. Investigations reveal that Brian Walshe visited a Home Depot and spent $450 on mops, tarps, tape, buckets, and other cleaning items. As per the details, he also wore mask and gloves during her visit to the Home Depot. Police obtain damaged knife, discovers blood Police uncovered a bloodied and broken knife in the basement after obtaining a search warrant. Brian, who pleaded not guilty to misleading police, has not yet been charged with Ana's disappearance. He was under house arrest on charges of fraud in 2018. Brian Walshe misled investigation to buy more time Prosecutors said Brian, from Massachusetts, gave cops misleading statements about his and his wife’s actions around the time of her disappearance, buying himself ample time to clean up a possible crime scene. On January 1, she was allegedly taking a rideshare from her house to Boston Logan International Airport in an effort to catch an early flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a member of Ana's family who spoke with Cohasset police. However, Walshe did not board any plane this week, according to confirmation from every carrier, said the Cohasset police chief.

Ana Walshe Disappearance Case: This google search from husband, Brian Walshe, reveals disturbing details

Ana Walshe, 39, from Cohasset in Massachusetts, US was reported missing by her husband Brian Walshe. The same day her employer also reported her missing. According to media reports, Ana was reported missing three days after New Year's day, when she was last seen. Massachusetts law enforcement personnel are currently looking for the woman. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office reported on Sunday that police had detained Cohasset resident and Ana's husband, Brian Walshe, 46, on suspicion of misleading the police investigation into the matter.&nbsp;

<h2>Police clear air on Washington travel&nbsp;</h2>

Walshe goes to Washington, D.C. during the week to work for the real estate firm Tishman Speyer, a position she started last year, according to friends who spoke to NewsCenter 5. On January 1, she&nbsp;was allegedly taking a rideshare from her house to Boston Logan International Airport in an effort to catch an early flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a member of Ana's family who spoke with Cohasset police.

Walshe did not board any plane this week, according to confirmation from every carrier, said the police chief. She&nbsp;had a trip scheduled on January 3 from Boston to Washington, but Quigley claimed she did not travel on that flight either. Washington townhouse's search by the Metropolitan Police Department also turned up no trace of Walshe.

<h2>Strange coincidence, Fire breaks out at Ana's former home</h2>

On Friday, a fire broke out in Walshe's former house at 725 Jerusalem Road in Cohasset while police looked for her. Three people and an infant all left the house safely, according to the authorities. Quigley confirmed the link and said that the fire and any potential connection to Walshe's disappearance will be looked into, describing it as a very unusual coincidence.

<h2>Husband arrested for misleading the investigation,&nbsp;</h2>

As he misled investigators looking into Ana's disappearance, her husband was taken into custody. On Monday, Brian Walshe is expected to be arraigned in Quincy District Court. For selling two phoney Andy Warhol artworks, Brian Walshe was accused with fraud in 2018 by the US District Court. He had been placed under home confinement while awaiting punishment after entering a guilty plea to various crimes in 2021.

<h2>Who is Ana Walshe?&nbsp;</h2>

Ana Walshe is a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset in Massachusetts, US. She and her husband along with their three boys live together. Ana's boys are between the ages of 2 and 6. As far as Ana's appearance quoted by multiple media outlets is concerned, Walshe is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds. She has olive skin, brown eyes, and brown hair, and according to the police, her accent has an eastern European accent.

<h2>Rideshare companies, home security cameras: No trace of Ana so far&nbsp;</h2>

A family member told police that they last saw Walshe at her Cohasset home between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on New Year's Day. Police chief Quigley also said Walshe's cellphone has been off since 1 January and that her credit and debit cards have been inactive since New Year's Day as well.

<h2>Search is still on&nbsp;</h2>

A local police squad and the Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team spent the majority of Friday scouring the area close to her&nbsp;house. During the night, the search was called off, which was then picked back up in the morning. For the second day in a row, 20 officers from the MSP Special Emergency Response Team, a specialist force trained in search and rescue operations, along with three K-9 teams and the State Police Air Wing Unit, looked for Walshe near his house in the woods but found no trace of her.&nbsp;

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Ana Walshe, 39, from Cohasset in Massachusetts, US was reported missing by her husband Brian Walshe. The same day her employer also reported her missing. According to media reports, Ana was reported missing three days after New Year's day, when she was last seen.

Ana Walshe, 39, from Cohasset in Massachusetts, US was reported missing by her husband Brian Walshe. The same day her employer also reported her missing. According to media reports, Ana was reported missing three days after New Year's day, when she was last seen. Massachusetts law enforcement personnel are currently looking for the woman. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office reported on Sunday that police had detained Cohasset resident and Ana's husband, Brian Walshe, 46, on suspicion of misleading the police investigation into the matter. Police clear air on Washington travel Walshe goes to Washington, D.C. during the week to work for the real estate firm Tishman Speyer, a position she started last year, according to friends who spoke to NewsCenter 5. On January 1, she was allegedly taking a rideshare from her house to Boston Logan International Airport in an effort to catch an early flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a member of Ana's family who spoke with Cohasset police. Walshe did not board any plane this week, according to confirmation from every carrier, said the police chief. She had a trip scheduled on January 3 from Boston to Washington, but Quigley claimed she did not travel on that flight either. Washington townhouse's search by the Metropolitan Police Department also turned up no trace of Walshe. Strange coincidence, Fire breaks out at Ana's former home On Friday, a fire broke out in Walshe's former house at 725 Jerusalem Road in Cohasset while police looked for her. Three people and an infant all left the house safely, according to the authorities. Quigley confirmed the link and said that the fire and any potential connection to Walshe's disappearance will be looked into, describing it as a very unusual coincidence. Husband arrested for misleading the investigation, As he misled investigators looking into Ana's disappearance, her husband was taken into custody. On Monday, Brian Walshe is expected to be arraigned in Quincy District Court. For selling two phoney Andy Warhol artworks, Brian Walshe was accused with fraud in 2018 by the US District Court. He had been placed under home confinement while awaiting punishment after entering a guilty plea to various crimes in 2021. Who is Ana Walshe? Ana Walshe is a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset in Massachusetts, US. She and her husband along with their three boys live together. Ana's boys are between the ages of 2 and 6. As far as Ana's appearance quoted by multiple media outlets is concerned, Walshe is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds. She has olive skin, brown eyes, and brown hair, and according to the police, her accent has an eastern European accent. Rideshare companies, home security cameras: No trace of Ana so far A family member told police that they last saw Walshe at her Cohasset home between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on New Year's Day. Police chief Quigley also said Walshe's cellphone has been off since 1 January and that her credit and debit cards have been inactive since New Year's Day as well. Search is still on A local police squad and the Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team spent the majority of Friday scouring the area close to her house. During the night, the search was called off, which was then picked back up in the morning. For the second day in a row, 20 officers from the MSP Special Emergency Response Team, a specialist force trained in search and rescue operations, along with three K-9 teams and the State Police Air Wing Unit, looked for Walshe near his house in the woods but found no trace of her.

EXPLAINED: The strange disappearance of Ana Walshe, the woman who went missing from Cohasset, US

Germany and the US have decided to send armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday.&nbsp;The&nbsp;decision was made during a joint German-U.S. statement after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with US President Joe Biden.

This comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently sought an upgrade in armament to fight off Russia's invasion, Al Jazeera reported. While Germany is deploying Marder infantry fighting vehicles and will join the US in sending a Patriot missile battery to Kyiv, the US has agreed to provide Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine.&nbsp;

“In late December, the United States announced its donation of a Patriot air defence missile battery to Ukraine. Germany will join the United States in supplying an additional Patriot air defence battery to Ukraine,” the statement read.

According to a report by Reuters, the US planned on sending about 50 Bradleys built by BAE Systems Plc to Ukraine. The German government, however, did not state when or how many Marder APCs will be delivered, but added that&nbsp;the country will also train the Ukraine forces to operate them.&nbsp;

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“The United States intends to supply Ukraine with Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,” the statement further said.

Scholz had been reluctant to give Ukraine heavy weapons out of concern that it may involve&nbsp;North Atlantic Treaty Organization&nbsp;(NATO)&nbsp;in the conflict. The deliveries represent a substantial change in his position.

The move comes after French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to supply AMX-10s "tank killers" to Ukraine. According to the French presidency, the Ukrainian military will receive one of these Western-made wheeled tank destroyers for the first time.

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Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly urged European and NATO powers to provide heavier weapons for their combat mission.

Several countries have time and again slammed Russia and risen in support of Ukraine, providing the country with the required financial and military aid in its fight against the Russian invasion that began on February 24, last year.&nbsp;

“President Biden and Chancellor Scholz expressed their common determination to continue to provide the necessary financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine for as long as needed,” the leaders said in the joint statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Germany and the US have decided to send armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday. The decision was made during a joint German-U.S. statement after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with US President Joe Biden.

Germany and the US have decided to send armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday. The decision was made during a joint German-U.S. statement after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with US President Joe Biden. This comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently sought an upgrade in armament to fight off Russia's invasion, Al Jazeera reported. While Germany is deploying Marder infantry fighting vehicles and will join the US in sending a Patriot missile battery to Kyiv, the US has agreed to provide Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine. “In late December, the United States announced its donation of a Patriot air defence missile battery to Ukraine. Germany will join the United States in supplying an additional Patriot air defence battery to Ukraine,” the statement read. According to a report by Reuters, the US planned on sending about 50 Bradleys built by BAE Systems Plc to Ukraine. The German government, however, did not state when or how many Marder APCs will be delivered, but added that the country will also train the Ukraine forces to operate them. Also Read | 'Give Ukraine weapons': Is the western press asking same, agenda-driven, motivated questions? “The United States intends to supply Ukraine with Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,” the statement further said. Scholz had been reluctant to give Ukraine heavy weapons out of concern that it may involve North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the conflict. The deliveries represent a substantial change in his position. The move comes after French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to supply AMX-10s "tank killers" to Ukraine. According to the French presidency, the Ukrainian military will receive one of these Western-made wheeled tank destroyers for the first time. Watch | France pledges armoured vehicles to Ukraine Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly urged European and NATO powers to provide heavier weapons for their combat mission. Several countries have time and again slammed Russia and risen in support of Ukraine, providing the country with the required financial and military aid in its fight against the Russian invasion that began on February 24, last year. “President Biden and Chancellor Scholz expressed their common determination to continue to provide the necessary financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine for as long as needed,” the leaders said in the joint statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany, US to supply armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine

Several hundred migrants marched through the streets of El Paso ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to US-Mexico border. Around 300 migrants have taken refuge on footpaths outside an El Paso church, amid new restrictions meant to crack down on illegal border crossings.

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