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DEADLY Houston STORMS Leave City in Ruins, Power Restoration Underway
Deadly storms ravaged Houston last week, leaving seven dead and causing widespread damage. Thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds destroyed businesses, uprooted trees, and shattered glass in downtown skyscrapers. A tornado also touched down near Cypress.
By Sunday evening, 88% of Houston area customers had power restored, according to CenterPoint Energy spokesperson Paul Lock. “We expect everyone to be back on by end of business Wednesday,” Lock stated. Over 289,000 homes and businesses in Texas remained without electricity Sunday evening.
More than 3,900 customers in Louisiana were also without power due to strong winds and a suspected tornado. CenterPoint Energy deployed 2,000 employees and over 5,000 contractors to restore power in the Houston area. Lynnae Wilson emphasized the urgency given the high temperatures: “Getting the lights and air conditioning back on is even more important.”
DEADLY NHS Scandal: 3,000 Lives Lost to HIV and Hepatitis
A scandal involving Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has led to the deaths of around 3,000 people from HIV and hepatitis infections. The report is expected to criticize pharmaceutical companies, medical practitioners, civil servants, and politicians. Many involved have already passed away due to the passage of time.
The scandal could result in a massive compensation bill for the British government. Tireless campaigners exposed the scale of this tragedy, which might have remained hidden otherwise. Jason Evans, whose father died from infected blood plasma in 1993, played a key role in establishing the inquiry in 2017 under Prime Minister Theresa May.
Infected blood transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s exposed thousands to hepatitis and HIV. Evans hopes that with Monday’s report release, he and countless others can find some closure after decades of suffering and loss.
Houston is working to restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven dead. The area faces a smog warning and scorching temperatures.
National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Chenard forecasts highs around 90 degrees through the start of the week, with heat indexes approaching 100 degrees by midweek. “We expect the impact of the heat to gradually increase,” Chenard said.
The weather service warns residents not to overexert themselves during cleanup efforts. Poor air quality could also pose health risks over the weekend in Houston.
Today, on Armed Forces Day, we honor service men and women in all branches of the United States military. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. Thank you!
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Today, on Armed Forces Day, we honor service men and women in all branches of the United States military. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. Thank you!
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