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‘More volatile and unstable world’: How 2022 kept breaking new extreme weather records

From summer heat across the whole of the northern hemisphere to a cruel drought inflicting mass hunger in east Africa, 2022 felt almost unrelenting in extreme weather.

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China to issue ordinary passports in huge move away from COVID restrictions – as Hong Kong scraps quarantine rule

China is preparing to issue ordinary passports and visas in a huge step away from COVID measures that have isolated the country for nearly three years – as Hong Kong announced people who test positive for coronavirus will no longer

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Chinese hospitals, funeral homes ‘extremely busy’ as COVID spreads unchecked – Reuters

Chinese hospitals, funeral homes ‘extremely busy’ as COVID spreads unchecked  Reuters COVID cases in China surge, overwhelming hospitals in the country | China Covid News Today Live  CNN-News18 Hospitals Inundated As China Scales Back Covid Restrictions  NBC News Zero Covid: China proved it

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A deep freeze is breaking pipes and creating a water crisis across the South

The problems stemming from burst water pipes were happening in large, troubled water systems such as Jackson, Miss., where residents were required over Christmas to boil water. (Image credit: David Grunfeld/AP)

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Two teenage boys charged with murder of British mother-of-two in Australia

Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of a British mother-of-two who was killed while defending her home in Australia on Boxing Day.

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On reelection campaign, Trump adviser tells reporter ‘magic is gone’ – CNN

On reelection campaign, Trump adviser tells reporter ‘magic is gone’  CNN

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‘Atmospheric River’ Begins to Pound Western U.S. With Rain and Snow

As the Eastern United States starts to recover from a deadly weekend, the West is dealing with a fast-moving storm system that could bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters say.

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Trump didn’t know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide – New York Post

Trump didn’t know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide  New York Post

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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US

Bad winter weather led the company to cancel more than 60 percent of its flights for Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers frustrated.

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Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period – CNN

Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period  CNN

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