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Limited Rafah Crossing Reopens, Cyclone Fytia Hits Madagascar, and More News
A limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt occurred, allowing a small number of sick and wounded Palestinians to seek medical treatment in Egypt, according to The Guardian. The reopening came after more than 20 months of closure by Israeli forces.
About 150 people were expected to leave the territory, and 50 to enter, Egyptian officials stated. However, Reuters reported that by nightfall, Israel had permitted only 12 Palestinians to cross. The reopening followed fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilize the conflict.
Meanwhile, in Madagascar, Tropical Cyclone Fytia caused significant damage and casualties. The Guardian reported that at least three people died, and nearly 30,000 were affected by flooding over the weekend. It is estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded in the coming days. The storm, the first tropical storm of the season for the island, brought heavy rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving up to 150mm.
In other news, NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie asked for prayers for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, who authorities believe may have been kidnapped from her home in Arizona, Fox News reported. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday evening near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, north of Tucson, after family members dropped her off, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Savannah Guthrie thanked her followers on Instagram for their support.
In San Francisco, city officials uncovered nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores in the Tenderloin district, Fox News reported. City Attorney David Chiu said the stores engaged in illegal activities, including gambling, selling illegal drugs, possessing firearms, and trafficking stolen goods. The city has shut down or sued these dens over the past 18 months.
Finally, Congress is facing a partial government shutdown that will continue until at least Tuesday, Fox News reported. The shutdown impacts 78 of the federal government after Democrats scuttled a multi-bill spending plan last week over concerns about ICE. The House of Representatives is now working to align with a revised Senate-passed plan from Friday, which would fund the Pentagon, HUD, transportation programs, and other agencies.
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