Storm Nils claimed two lives in France and left approximately 450,000 people without power as of Friday morning, according to Sky News. The storm, described as having "uncommon strength" by Meteo-France, caused widespread flooding and damage across the country.
One fatality occurred on Thursday in the Landes department, and the second was discovered in Tarn-et-Garonne "in the last hours," according to government spokesperson Maud Bregeon. The second victim was a man found in his garden. Images from the Associated Press showed flooded streets in Saint-Germain de Confolens, highlighting the severity of the situation.
In other news, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is recovering from a gruesome ankle injury sustained earlier in the season, as reported by Fox News. Skattebo, who became a "cult hero" after scoring seven touchdowns in as many games, suffered ligament tears and a dislocated ankle, requiring emergency surgery. He is now four months into his recovery and is aiming to return to the field. Skattebo revealed he sought advice from others on how to deal with the injury.
Also, Prince Harry expressed his gratitude to bereaved families who are challenging major social media companies, as reported by BBC Technology. The Duke of Sussex thanked the families for "telling your stories over and over again" during an emotional address. The families are involved in a landmark trial in California, alleging that platforms like Instagram and YouTube are designed to be addictive. Lawyers for the companies, including Meta, which owns Instagram, reject these claims. Prince Harry expressed hope for "truth, justice and accountability" in the case.
In other developments, an email exchange from 2014 revealed that Jeffrey Epstein requested a staff member to install hidden video cameras at his Florida home, according to Sky News. The emails were part of millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice last month. The aide informed Epstein that the cameras would be concealed in tissue boxes.
Finally, American Olympic skeleton competitor Austin Florian gained attention for his unique helmet design, according to Fox News. Florian's helmet was styled as the comic book character Venom, captivating fans on social media. He finished 14th in the first heat with a time of 56.95.
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