At Least Two Dead as Tornadoes, Snowstorms Sweep Through Central United States
In a weekend of extreme weather, two people were reported killed and dozens injured as tornadoes hit South Dakota, Texas, Iowa, and Arkansas on Sunday, reported The Associated Press.
Further west, a spring storm dropped heavy snow on areas of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado, USA Today reported, while Tropical Storm Ana made landfall along the coast of South Carolina, bringing major rainfall and flooding.
In other news...
Workers: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced emergency measures to protect workers at nail salons from hazardous workplace conditions and wage theft in the wake of The New York Times’ two-part investigation detailing pervasive abuses. (via The New York Times)
Ocean wildlife: The government of Belize may allow offshore oil drilling in 99 percent of its territorial waters, a move that would put several marine protected sites and the world’s second-largest coral reef in danger. (via The Guardian)
Climate: Powerful Typhoon Noul hit the northeast Philppines on Sunday with sustained winds of 137 miles per hour. Thousands moved to higher ground to avoid potential storm surges, landslides, and flash floods. (via BBC News)
Peace: One hundred Palestinian doctors can now drive from the West Bank into Israel, one of a number of small policy changes the Israeli government hopes will begin to improve daily life for Palestinians. (via NPR)
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