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Reporting by The Atlantic examines how Russia is quietly constructing administrative, political and institutional structures in territories of Ukraine it occupies, effectively building a parallel state within the country. The piece highlights how these systems of control operate beneath the surface of the ongoing war, and readers are discussing what this means for Ukraine's sovereignty and any future peace settlement.

USA Today reports that hurricane activity is behaving abnormally across two ocean basins, with conditions described as historically out of whack. The Atlantic and Pacific seasons have both deviated from typical patterns, prompting meteorologists and readers to question how climate change may be reshaping storm formation, timing, and intensity this year.

The Spanish coastguard has picked up 60 migrants a few kilometres off the Moroccan coast near Tarfaya and brought them to the Canary Islands. Reports say they will be transferred to mainland Spain, from where some may continue on to other European countries. The rescue adds to the ongoing flow of crossings along the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, which remains one of the main migration paths into Spain.

The Atlantic argues that a 'great crime decline' is underway in cities and regions across the United States, with violent and property crime falling broadly rather than in isolated places. The piece is drawing attention for pushing back against perceptions that crime is worsening, a topic that has remained politically charged ahead of the new year.

A Delta Air Lines flight heading to Boston made an emergency diversion after smoke filled the cabin while it was over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft was redirected to land safely, and the incident is drawing attention as travelers and news outlets follow reports of what caused the smoke and whether anyone on board was harmed.

A nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic through New England. People are sharing reports of power outages, flooded streets and travel disruptions, with local officials urging residents to stay off the roads and prepare for worsening conditions through the storm.

El Niño conditions are driving an unusual split in hurricane activity: the Pacific is producing storms at a vigorous pace while the Atlantic hurricane season remains unusually calm. Forecasters attribute the contrast to El Niño's strengthening of winds that tear Atlantic storms apart, while simultaneously fueling storm development in the warmer Pacific. The pattern is shaping expectations for the rest of the season.

Forecasters are tracking continued tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific while monitoring a new area of interest in the Atlantic. The update highlights that both basins remain watchful as the season progresses, with no specific storm impacts named yet. Residents in coastal regions are advised to keep an eye on upcoming forecasts as systems develop.

A powerful nor'easter is battering much of the US East Coast, bringing damaging winds, coastal flooding and heavy precipitation to communities from the mid-Atlantic to New England. Forecasts warn of possible power outages and hazardous travel as the storm intensifies offshore. Residents along the shore are being urged to secure property and avoid coastal roads during the worst conditions.

A powerful nor'easter is pounding the Mid-Atlantic and New England coastlines, bringing damaging winds and coastal flooding to the East Coast. The storm is moving up the coast, with flooding and wind damage reported in coastal communities. People are following the storm's path and sharing updates on impacts.

Forecasters expect new named storms to form in the tropics over the coming week, according to a week-ahead outlook. The development comes as the Atlantic hurricane season continues, with residents in coastal areas likely watching for updates on where any systems could track and whether they pose a threat to land.

The Atlantic highlights a recent Saturday Night Live exchange it says neatly captures the growing gap between the AI industry's promises and how ordinary people actually experience artificial intelligence. The sketch's comedic back-and-forth is being read as a concise cultural commentary on public skepticism, hype fatigue, and the disconnect between tech elites and everyday users.

A nor'easter that battered the US East Coast is weakening rapidly after causing coastal flooding and beach erosion in New Jersey and Delaware. The storm brought heavy surf and inundation to shore communities along the mid-Atlantic before losing strength, with residents and officials assessing damage to beaches and low-lying areas.

Tropical Storm Fay has weakened into a tropical depression, while National Hurricane Center forecasters are tracking a new trough of low pressure in the Atlantic that could develop further. The update comes during an active stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season, with residents in potentially affected coastal areas urged to monitor forecasts as conditions evolve over the coming days.