From wild weather to political upheavals, this week is already shaping up to be a dramatic one. Here’s what’s happening around the world.
Sydney Drowns in Chaos as Winter Storms Hit Hard
Sydney just got a brutal reminder of Mother Nature’s power. Torrential rains and hailstorms have flooded roads, stranded commuters, and even forced flights to divert. Olympic Park recorded nearly 36mm of rain, and suburbs like Boorowa and Temora were pounded by hail.
Cars have been swept away, train stations are under water, and traffic has come to a standstill. Officials are urging people to stay indoors, with even more rain and flash flooding expected over the next 48 hours. If you’re in the area—brace yourself.
Elon Musk’s Latest Dogecoin Stunt Sends Crypto Surging
Dogecoin is back in the headlines, and of course, it’s because of Elon Musk. The billionaire recently posted a meme calling himself the “Dogefather,” which sent DOGE prices climbing. But this might be more than just another one of his jokes.
Musk is rumored to be working on a new government initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), and some believe it could legitimize Dogecoin in ways we haven’t seen before. If Tesla starts accepting DOGE as payment (as Musk hinted in the past), its value could skyrocket. Some analysts predict it could hit $0.77 by early 2025—so if you’ve got Dogecoin in your wallet, this might be the time to watch.
Freed Israeli Hostages Spark Global Outrage
Three Israeli captives, Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi, have finally been freed after 491 days in captivity. However, the world has been appalled by the pictures of their weak, undernourished bodies. New York Holocaust survivors describe it as a terrifying reminder of the past.
Donald Trump, however, has voiced his displeasure with the ceasefire agreement and even suggested that the United States should occupy Gaza. This most recent development is simply escalating already high tensions.
Consumer Watchdog Agency Gets Shut Down
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been shut down by the Trump administration, at least temporarily. The organization, which was established to shield the public from financial fraud and dubious banking activities, has been directed to temporarily suspend operations. Critics claim that this action puts regular customers at danger by giving large businesses more power.
Tragic Plane Crash in Alaska
A Bering Air flight crashed in Alaska, killing all ten people on board. Investigators are still trying to determine what went wrong, but the tragedy has sent shockwaves through the aviation community.
That’s your Monday rundown—stay tuned as these stories unfold.