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Revolution Rocks the World: From Royals to AI, Shutdowns to Tsunamis!

Tensions Rise Globally Amidst Potential US Military Action Against Iran, Government Shutdown Threats, and Historical Re-examinations

Washington, D.C. – The United States is potentially preparing for military action against Iran, multiple news sources indicate, as Democrats threaten a government shutdown over immigration policies. Simultaneously, historians are re-examining past events, including a devastating 17th-century flood, prompting new theories about its cause.

The possibility of U.S. military intervention in Iran is drawing significant attention. Scenarios range from targeted strikes against military and nuclear sites, potentially leading to a democratic transition, to a "Venezuelan model" where the existing regime survives but moderates its policies, including its support for regional militias and nuclear ambitions, according to multiple news sources. Experts, however, caution against expecting a guaranteed democratic transition, citing the experiences of Iraq and Libya.

Domestically, a government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration policies. Democrats appear unified in their stance, tying the potential shutdown to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, while Republicans seem equally united in supporting the President. This comes after a record-breaking shutdown the previous year, the wisdom of which is now being questioned. The White House has reportedly dismissed outrage over Trump's immigration crackdown with "steely indifference."

In other news, historical events are being re-evaluated. A recent review of evidence and eyewitness accounts suggests that the devastating flood of January 30, 1607, in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary, which resulted in up to 2,000 deaths, may not have been solely caused by a storm. Researchers are now considering other potential explanations, such as a tsunami. The flood, which inundated coastal communities across south Wales, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Devon, was described as unlike typical storms or high tides.

On a lighter note, the Library of Congress inducted 25 films into the National Film Registry, including Clueless and Inception. Netflix announced the release plan for "Bridgerton" season four. TIME Studios launched "On This Day 1776," a weekly series of episodes executive produced by Darren Aronofsky, relating America's early years. The project aims to present America's anniversary story without traditional fanfare, debuting episodes around the date of the event it depicts 250 years earlier.

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