International Relations & Geopolitics - The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Venezuela, including seizing an oil tanker in international waters, but denies this is an act of war [1] - The US intends to seize oil from sanctioned vessels to combat narco-terrorism and illegitimate regimes [1] - President Trump is considering expanding military operations against drug traffickers to include land operations, potentially impacting relations with countries like Colombia [1] US Politics & Policy - President Trump is pressuring Republicans to redraw congressional maps, but Indiana's Republican-controlled state senate rejected the plan [1] - The Justice Department failed to indict New York Attorney General Leticia James on mortgage fraud charges for the second time [1] - Senate rejected both Democratic and Republican healthcare proposals, potentially leading to the expiration of Obamacare subsidies [2] - Discussions are ongoing in the House to cobble together a healthcare package, but extending Obamacare subsidies is uncertain [2] - Republicans are mostly supporting Trump's actions in Venezuela, while Democrats are calling for congressional approval [3] Legal & Justice System - Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from ICE custody after being wrongfully deported, but faces an ICE check-in and human smuggling charges [2] - A judge ordered Kilmar Garcia's release because there was no final order of removal [2] - Luigi Manion's pre-trial hearing, concerning the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, focuses on the admissibility of evidence from a backpack search [6] - The defense in the Manion case argues that the search of the backpack was unlawful and required a warrant [6][7] Weather & Natural Disasters - Catastrophic flooding in the Pacific Northwest has forced nearly 100,000 people to flee their homes [3] - Rivers in Washington State have crested at record levels, but residents are warned to remain on alert [3] - Winter alerts are in effect for 25 million people across the eastern US, with potential for significant snowfall [5] - Temperatures in the northern plains feel as low as -34°F [-36.7°C], with a cold weather pattern expected to persist [5] Sports & Investigations - Michigan football head coach Chiron Moore was fired after an internal investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member [11][14] - Chiron Moore was detained as part of an assault investigation, with police responding to a 911 call [11][12]

Risk Analysis Framework - Risk is defined as the combination of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability, where hazard refers to extreme events, exposure describes what's in the path of those hazards, and vulnerability describes the fragility or resilience [4][5] - Understanding risk involves assessing the intensity and frequency of hazards, and quantifying the potential damage and repair costs [4][16] - The framework of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability can be used to quantify risk in financial or operational terms, making it actionable for decision-makers [13] Disaster Risk Management & Solutions - Traditional access to risk information has been limited, primarily available to insurance companies in wealthy countries, highlighting a gap in global risk awareness [13][14] - High-resolution risk models, developed using AI and remote sensing, can cover the entire world, addressing flooding, tropical cyclones, extreme heat, and more [15] - Resilience should be viewed not only as avoiding losses but also as creating value, such as improving quality of life and generating revenue [19][23] - While hazards are often difficult to control, exposure and vulnerability are more manageable, allowing for interventions like building away from flood plains or elevating critical assets [17][18] Future Trajectory - Climate change is generally increasing the frequency of extreme events, leading to a growing risk trajectory [24] - Risk models provide a map to navigate towards a resilient future, enabling informed decisions and steering towards safety and prosperity [25]

Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest https://t.co/krLumw09oP ...

We are following breaking news right now. The US seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a major escalation with that country. President Trump saying more action is coming.The video just released. Coast Guard members repelling down from a chopper. Guns drawn, overtaking the massive ship.The US now targeting the country's largest revenue source after months of deadly strikes on alleged drug boats. What we're learning about the operation and what could happen next. State of emergency catastrophic ...

Severe weather across parts of Asia has claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka among the worst affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides. https://t.co/77zVFr3uav ...

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing https://t.co/9VJnzSPCNu ...

Cyclone Ditwah has killed 123 people across Sri Lanka, with 130 missing, as torrential rains led to the country’s worst flooding in over two decades https://t.co/p7an2rm9Rk ...

A ton of rain has killed at least eight people in Thailand with the storms forcing thousands more into evacuation centers in neighboring Malaysia. Look at this. People are like trying to make their way through the water.They're up to their waist. Officials in one Thai city say they saw the most rain in a single day in more than 300 years. Leaders say some threequarters of a million houses were affected by all the flooding. ...

The death toll in Vietnam from days of severe flooding has climbed to 43 as heavy rain drenches coffee-producing regions in the central highlands and waters remain high in some tourism areas https://t.co/p695nojRpz ...

At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam https://t.co/0nF9atqDfb ...