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Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Four Hikers in Greece
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Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Four Hikers in Greece

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has decided to discontinue its legal battle with the Trump administration after funding was withdrawn for the ambitious transportation project. With costs exceeding $100 billion, the authority aims to tap into new sources of funding, including a $1 billion annual allocation from the state's cap-and-trade program, to secure the project’s future. Governor Gavin Newsom previously criticized the withdrawal as politically motivated, while the rail authority now expresses hope for pursuing global best practices in high-speed rail development without federal aid.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has decided to discontinue its legal battle with the Trump administration after funding was withdrawn for the ambitious transportation project. With costs exceeding $100 billion, the authority aims to tap into new sources of funding, including a $1 billion annual allocation from the state's cap-and-trade program, to secure the project’s future. Governor Gavin Newsom previously criticized the withdrawal as politically motivated, while the rail authority now expresses hope for pursuing global best practices in high-speed rail development without federal aid.

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A severe pile-up involving more than 50 vehicles on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture left two people dead and 26 injured. The incident, triggered by icy road conditions amidst heavy snow, resulted in multiple vehicles catching fire and has raised concerns about road safety during winter weather. Authorities are conducting investigations and have warned travelers to avoid the affected highway.

A severe pile-up involving more than 50 vehicles on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture left two people dead and 26 injured. The incident, triggered by icy road conditions amidst heavy snow, resulted in multiple vehicles catching fire and has raised concerns about road safety during winter weather. Authorities are conducting investigations and have warned travelers to avoid the affected highway.

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In a significant operation, Italian police detained nine individuals allegedly involved in a complex scheme that raised around €7 million for Hamas, using the pretense of collecting humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. The investigation, initiated following the October 2023 Hamas attack in Israel, revealed that more than 71% of the collected funds were redirected to Hamas's military activities. Assets exceeding €8 million were also seized in connection with the case, prompting statements from Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on the importance of presuming innocence until proven otherwise.

In a significant operation, Italian police detained nine individuals allegedly involved in a complex scheme that raised around €7 million for Hamas, using the pretense of collecting humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. The investigation, initiated following the October 2023 Hamas attack in Israel, revealed that more than 71% of the collected funds were redirected to Hamas's military activities. Assets exceeding €8 million were also seized in connection with the case, prompting statements from Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on the importance of presuming innocence until proven otherwise.

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