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🌍 Climate change to incur $38 trillion annual cost on the global economy by 2050

A new study warns of a 19% global income loss by 2049 due to climate change, with the current trend showing a 1.1°C temperature rise since 1850, requiring a 43% CO2 reduction by 2030. Scientists are emphasizing the urgent need for emission reduction and foreseeing catastrophic consequences if fossil fuel use continues. Scientist Anders Levermann warns  "Staying on the path we are currently on will lead to catastrophic consequences."  

🌐 America's Debt Woes Rattle Global Stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that surging US debt threatens global financial stability by elevating borrowing costs worldwide with loose fiscal policy and high interest rates. Vitor Gaspor Director of IMF states “It pushes up funding costs in the rest of the world, thereby exacerbating existing fragilities and risks.” 

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WORLD

🌊 Dubai Airport Operations Halted by Historic Flooding Due to Torrential Rains in UAE

Unprecedented rainfall floods Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights and stranding passengers. Suspected cloud seeding exacerbates this situation prompting school closures, remote work arrangements, and extensive efforts to clear flooded streets. With Oman reporting 19 deaths from heavy downpours, Dubai Airport CEO Paul Griffiths acknowledges the extraordinary challenges "In living memory, I don't think anyone has ever seen conditions like it." 

🚫 Palestinian president refuses US request to delay UN membership vote

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declined The U.S. appeal to postpone the U.N. Security Council vote on Palestine's full membership, risking U.S. diplomatic relations amid the Gaza conflict. With significant council support already, the U.S. is seeking to avoid vetoing the resolution. Abbas stated, "We believe full membership in the UN for Palestine is way overdue."  

🌟Johnson proposes $95B aid for Israel and Ukraine amidst speakership threats

House Republicans introduced a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amid global tensions with the bill including $26.4 billion for Israel's defense, $60.8 billion for Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific aid while President Biden supports the bill, urging swift passage. Johnson remains resolute stating "We have to do the right thing... I'm willing to take a personal risk for that." 

SCIENCE & TECH

🚀 NASA Analyzes Mysterious "Dragon Scale" Rocks on Mars Unveiling Wild Terrain Discoveries 

NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a unique, patterned rock formation termed "Sawblade" on Mars' which features dragon scale-like patterns reminiscent of woven baskets, distinctly different from typical Martian rocks. First captured on April 14, its unique appearance has intrigued scientists. Michelle Minitti highlighted its uniqueness, stating, "These ones really stand out by the dizzying pattern they trace." 

🤖 Federal appointee leads AI safety at US institute

NIST's US AI Safety Institute appoints former OpenAI researcher Paul Christiano to lead, known for his views on AI dangers, Christiano will oversee the protection of AI models from national threats, conducting tests of frontier AI models, As stated by Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce. "We need top talent to safeguard responsible AI leadership." 

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

🏀 NBA bans Jontay Porter for sharing insider info and betting on games

24-year-old Jontay Porter, who averaged 4.4 points over 26 NBA games, receives a ban for life for betting and disclosing sensitive information. His actions included a potential $1.1 million win from underperforming. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stressed the severity of the breach, stating, "There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition," to justify the harsh penalty.

👑 Prince Harry Declares US Residency, Renounces British Citizenship

Prince Harry officially declares the U.S. as his home, renouncing British residency. His affiliation update was disclosed in paperwork filed by Travalyst, a sustainable travel organization he founded. Amid his sister-in-law's cancer announcement, Harry made his first public appearance via video link for Travalyst's annual meeting to solidify his commitment to life in America. 

OTHER NEWS

✈️ Alaska Airlines resumes flight delays persist

Alaska Airlines’ nationwide flights were temporarily grounded due to a system upgrade issue affecting weight and balance calculations occurring during an upgrade, leading to a ground stop from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM PT. While the ground stop has been lifted, residual delays are anticipated advising passengers to check flight statuses online with delays still continuing. 

🔚 US Senate Wraps Up Mayorkas Border Chief Impeachment

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accused by House Republicans of not enforcing border laws and lying to Congress amid record immigration underscoring deep partisan division on immigration. White House spokesperson Ian Sams criticized the proceedings, calling them "baseless political stunts" that distract from real bipartisan border security reforms.

THIS DAY THAT YEAR

On April 17, 2011, HBO premiered "Game of Thrones," a series developed by Weiss and adapted from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire," the first book of which is titled "A Game of Thrones." The show concluded its run on May 19, 2019, after airing 73 episodes over eight seasons.

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