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Renewed violence in Northern Ethiopia has erupted as Tigray forces seize a key airport, raising fears of wider instability and deepening humanitarian crises in the region. Meanwhile, the Board of Peace has proposed a $2.45 billion plan to reconstruct Gaza, even as ongoing violence and humanitarian concerns persist, underscoring the challenges facing international reconstruction efforts.

On the climate front, researchers warn that a historic Super El Niño could cause over 450,000 excess heat deaths worldwide, with vulnerable regions facing the brunt of the crisis. In the U.S., a powerful nor’easter is forecast to bring high winds and flooding to the Northeast, threatening widespread disruption and hazardous coastal conditions. Meanwhile, the FBI is investigating reports of a cyber breach that may have compromised sensitive personnel and applicant data, highlighting ongoing concerns about government cybersecurity.

Developing: Officials are still assessing the scale and impact of the reported FBI data breach.