Snow is falling across parts of the northern United States. The worst hit is Chicago, which has received a record amount of snow for the month and thousands of air travelers are stranded.
WorldOver 300,000 households in Canada lack electricity after an ice storm paralyzed large parts of the province of Ontario. Even south of the border, in the USA, the power has disappeared for hundreds of thousands.
WorldA tornado warning caused the major tournament The Players Championship in Florida to be decided in a playoff. After three played holes, the world number two Rory McIlroy stood as the winner – and received 45 million kronor for the trouble of playing golf on Monday. I'm incredibly proud, says the 35-year-old.
SportsOver 30 people have died in a violent storm that is sweeping across the USA. Hundreds have also become homeless when their homes were destroyed by tornadoes or fires.
WorldDespite extensive efforts by the rescue services, the fires in Los Angeles have continued to spread. As the wind is now increasing, there is also a risk that new fires will break out. The American military is ready to deploy and assist in the firefighting efforts.
WorldSeveral of the massive fires raging around Los Angeles are still completely uncontrolled, the fire department reports. Five people have been confirmed dead – but the figure is feared to rise in what is described as the most destructive fires in the city's modern era.
WorldOver 60 million Americans are affected as parts of the USA are threatened by "the worst snowfalls in a decade". Schools have been closed and many roads are reported to be impassable.
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