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Floods
Flash flood warnings are in place for millions of people in California as an intense atmospheric river lashes the state with heavy rain and strong winds. More than 900,000 customers have faced power outages and hundreds of flights at California airports have been canceled or delayed. The storm will bring rainfall totals of up to 8 inches in Southern California with isolated totals of up to 14 inches across the mountains and foothills, forecasts show. Los Angeles will also receive close to half a year's worth of rain by Tuesday, with officials warning it will be one of the "most dramatic weather days in recent memory." A state of emergency is in place for at least eight California counties as authorities urge residents to heed evacuation warnings.
Flash flood warnings are in place for millions of people in California as an intense atmospheric river lashes the state with heavy rain and strong winds. More than 900,000 customers have faced power outages and hundreds of flights at California airports have been canceled or delayed. The storm will bring rainfall totals of up to 8 inches in Southern California with isolated totals of up to 14 inches across the mountains and foothills, forecasts show. Los Angeles will also receive close to half a year's worth of rain by Tuesday, with officials warning it will be one of the "most dramatic weather days in recent memory." A state of emergency is in place for at least eight California counties as authorities urge residents to heed evacuation warnings.
The world's rarest passport
There are only around 500 diplomatic passports issued by this sovereign nation with nearly 1,000 years of history.
Grammy Awards
The 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday was a night of tributes, rare performances and history-making moments. Taylor Swift won the coveted album of the year Grammy for her 2022 album "Midnights," becoming the artist with the most wins in the category with four. Swift also surprised her fans by announcing she has a new album coming out in April. Additionally, the show was filled with lively moments, like when Tracy Chapman performed her 1988 hit song "Fast Car" with country star Luke Combs. Joni Mitchell's heartfelt performance at age 80 marked her first-ever at the awards event, while Billy Joel took to the stage to perform "Turn the Lights Back On" — his first new pop single in 17 years. Rapper Jay-Z also made headlines after calling out the Recording Academy for the organization's voting process.
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