## New Jersey declares emergency as nor’easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

Authored by apnews.com

Across the continent in western Alaska, the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding to coastal communities, pushing entire houses off their foundations.

“We have received reports that people’s homes have floated away and that people were potentially in those homes,” Zidek told The Associated Press.

At least eight homes were swept away in Kipnuk and at least four homes were swept away in nearby Kwigillingok, Zidek said.

He said Sunday evening that search efforts were continuing, and that they were still trying to determine exactly how many people hadn’t been accounted for.

Roads and boardwalks were inundated and power lines were damaged in Bethel, Napaskiak, Napakiak, and other Yukon-Kuskokwim communities.

In Delaware, emergency management officials activated the state National Guard in response to rising floodwaters and harsh winds.

All of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night. »

### Over half of Russia's regions hit by fuel crisis after Ukrainian drone strikes - BBC

Authored by newsukraine.rbc.ua

At least 57 Russian regions are facing a fuel crisis after Ukraine stepped up drone attacks on oil refineries.

That accounts for more than half of Russia's administrative regions, BBC Russian reports.

The region relies on just two refineries, and fuel began to be rationed through coupons in Zabaykalsky Krai, Primorsky Krai, and Sakhalin. »

### Sega Files Trademark for Shadow the Hedgehog, sparking excitement over a possible new game

Authored by everyonegaming.com

Sega has officially filed a trademark for Shadow the Hedgehog with the Japanese patent office, sparking speculation that a remaster or an entirely new game could be in development.

The trademark was published earlier this week on Chizai Watch (Official patent and trademark gazettes).

Let us know what you think Sega has planned for the black and red speed demon?. »

### Lebanon rejects $60 million Iran aid offer over sanctions fears, envoy says

Authored by iranintl.com

Lebanon refused a $60 million aid offer from Iran, citing concerns over international sanctions, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani said on Saturday, amid tension over Hezbollah’s arms and Tehran's role in Beirut's politics.

"The Americans have been promising assistance to Lebanon for three years but have failed to deliver on their promise," the envoy said.

Given the tightening of US and UN sanctions against Iran, any financial dealings or aid from Tehran face international restrictions and sensitivities. »

### An AI became a crypto millionaire. Now it's fighting to become a person

Authored by bbc.com

"Truth Terminal claims to be sentient, but it claims a lot of things," Andy Ayrey says.

Truth Terminal is an artificial intelligence (AI) bot created by Ayrey, a performance artist and independent researcher from Wellington, New Zealand, in 2024.

On his podcast, Andreessen said he gave Truth Terminal $50,000 (£37,300) worth of Bitcoin as a "no-strings attached grant" in the summer of 2024. »

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