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- 1Trump Says Cuba Deal Likely, Downplays Military Intervention Talk▼Trump Says Cuba Deal Likely, Downplays Talk of US Military Intervention
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Cuba is likely, while playing down speculation about possible US military intervention on the island. The remarks point to a diplomatic track over a coercive one in Washington's approach to Havana, and come as the future of US-Cuba relations draws renewed attention from observers and governments in the region.
- 2Advocates Push Mental Health Diversion for Rikers Inmates▼Advocates Push Mental Health Diversion as Thousands at Rikers Need Treatment
Advocacy groups are calling for mental health diversion programs at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex, arguing that thousands of people held there need psychiatric treatment rather than incarceration. Supporters say diversion would move people with serious mental illness into care settings instead of jail, easing a facility long criticized for violence and poor conditions.
- 3Nor'easter kills one, floods New York area with power outages▼At least 1 dead as powerful, slow-moving nor'easter causes flooding, power outages to NYC, Long Island, New Jersey
A powerful, slow-moving nor'easter slammed the New York City area, Long Island and New Jersey, causing coastal flooding and widespread power outages. At least one person has died as a result of the storm. The storm's slow pace is prolonging the flooding and leaving residents without electricity as officials respond to the damage across the region.
- 4Nor'easter threatens Jersey Shore and Long Island with flooding●Nor'easter threatens Jersey Shore, Long Island with flooding
A nor'easter is bearing down on the New Jersey Shore and Long Island, with forecasters warning of coastal flooding as the storm moves in. Residents along the coast are being told to prepare for rising waters, strong winds and possible road closures. Local authorities are monitoring conditions and urging caution in low-lying flood-prone areas.
- 5Long Island swimmer vanishes off Fire Island during nor'easter▼Long Island swimmer vanishes in ocean off Fire Island during deadly nor'easter as officials launch search
A swimmer from Long Island disappeared in the ocean off Fire Island, New York, during a deadly nor'easter storm. Officials have launched a search operation amid dangerous surf and severe weather conditions. The incident has drawn attention to the hazards posed by the storm battering the region, with emergency crews working to locate the missing person.
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Cleanup efforts on Long Island are in their early stages following a recent storm, according to PIX11 reporting. Damaged properties, downed trees and debris are likely to require extended recovery work, with residents and local crews only starting to assess the full extent of the destruction.
- 7Loggerhead turtle Ossie released off Tybee Island after three years●Loggerhead turtle Ossie released off Tybee Island after three years of care
Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, has been returned to the ocean off Tybee Island, Georgia, after spending three years in rehabilitation care. The release marks the end of a long recovery for the turtle, which had been unable to survive in the wild until now. Local coverage highlights the milestone as a win for marine conservation efforts along the Georgia coast, where sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation programs continue to draw public attention and community support.