Powerful winter weather blew through areas near Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, November 28.The National Weather Service reported hazardous white out conditions, and later said additional snow showers could be possible on Sunday evening.This video taken by Matt Malone, who said he filmed it in Novi, shows snowy conditions in the area. Credit: Matt Malone via Storyful
Virgil Abloh, fashion's highest profile Black designer and the creative mind behind Louis Vuitton's menswear collections, died on Sunday of cancer. Abloh, who was American, had worked to transform the French luxury brand since being brought in as the men’s artistic director in 2018. His arrival marked the marriage between streetwear and high-end fashion, mixing sneakers and camouflage pants with tailored suits and evening gowns. His influences included graffiti art, hip hop and skateboard culture – a style embraced by Louis Vuitton as it sought to attract younger customers. In July of 2021, parent company LVMH expanded his role to include launching new brands and partnering with existing ones in a variety of sectors beyond fashion.LVMH also bought a 60% stake in Abloh’s Off-White label, which it folded into the parent company. Abloh, who was 41, had been battling “a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma”, according to a post on his Instagram page. In a statement, LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault said (quote), “Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom."
Flooding prompted hundreds of New South Wales residents to request help from emergency services by Sunday, November 28, after heavy rain hit the southeastern Australian state.As of Saturday, more than 30 people had been rescued from floodwaters over two days, local media reported. Evacuation orders were issued for several parts of the state.Footage taken by Maria Hunt shows children kayaking in flooded Wolseley Park in Gunnedah, New South Wales, on Sunday. Credit: Maria Hunt via Storyful
The “Hanukkah House,” a home adorned with Jewish-themed decor in Houston, Texas, lit up in blues and whites to celebrate the eight-night holiday.The tradition began when homeowner Philip Grosman’s daughter was born fourteen years ago, he told Storyful. “It’s a lot of work, but it is worth it every year to see the smiles,” Grosman said to the Jewish Herald-Voice on November 22. “Every time I come out here, someone tells me that they have family coming from out of town or out of the country and they want to bring them to see it.”Music synched with the light show accompanied the display, according to the Jewish Herald-Voice.This video shared on November 26 shows the house decked out with large spinning dreidels, several menorahs, a “mensch on a bench,” a Hanukkah-themed inflatable llama and bear, and more. Credit: Hanukkah House via Storyful
Members of the US Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, landed on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida on November 27, during halftime of a University of Florida vs Florida State University football game.This video, released by the US Army, was recorded by Sgt 1st Class James Hackett, who jumped onto the field with other members of the team.The University of Florida Gators defeated the Florida State Seminoles 24-21 in Saturday’s intra-state matchup. Credit: US Army via Storyful
US Open champion Emma Raducanu made a winning return to Britain at the ATP Champions Tour event at London’s Royal Albert Hall, beating Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a not-entirely-serious exhibition match. Afterwards Raducanu revealed Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has been mentoring her, and even said she was rooting for him to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, for which she is a huge favourite, next month.
Winter weather continued across parts of Scotland and northern England on November 28, dumping snow and sleet in many areas.Storm Arwen brought gusts of almost 100 mph when it lashed parts of the UK on Friday. Three men were killed by falling trees in separate incidents.Sleet and snowfall were moving into central southern England on Sunday evening, the Met Office reported. The Met additionally warned of icy patches across many parts of the UK until Monday morning.This video, taken Sunday in Windermere, in England’s lake district, shows snow quietly falling in the town. Credit: Windermere Post Office via Storyful
Michael Carrick has insisted Ralf Rangnick had no influence on Manchester United’s line-up in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea. Rangnick is expected to take up a short-term role as United manager to succeed the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with a two-year consultancy role from next summer then on the cards.
Fauci was referring to the date supporters of former President Donald Trump, of whom Cruz is an ally, stormed the U.S. Capitol.Appearing on CBS's "Face the Nation," Fauci was reminded by host Margaret Brennan that there are "a lot of Republican senators" taking aim at him.Fauci's response: "That's okay. I'm just going to do my job. And I'm going to be saving lives, and they're going to be lying."
In a televised address, he also said that authorities would not be considering economic lockdown restrictions for the time being.Ramaphosa did add, however, that his government was considering making vaccination mandatory in certain locations and for some activities, without giving details.
Parts of the United Kingdom were under yellow warnings for ice on Sunday, November 28, as snow and sleet swept across Scotland and northern England.Storm Arwen brought gusts of almost 100 mph when it lashed parts of the UK on Friday. Three men were killed by falling trees in separate incidents.Sleet and snowfall were moving into central southern England on Sunday evening, the Met Office reported. The Met additionally warned of icy patches across many parts of the UK until Monday morning.This video taken by Ayub Zumla, who said they took it in the Manchester area, shows snowfall. Credit: Ayub Zumla via Storyful
Light snowfall coated portions of northern New Jersey on Sunday, November 28, as flurries moved eastwards across the tri-state area.The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the region’s “first flakes of the season” arrived during Sunday’s early hours, and later said the light snow would move eastward by Sunday afternoon.This video taken by Twitter user @mskitty127, who said it was taken in Newton, New Jersey, shows snowfall. Credit: @mskitty127 via Storyful
The first snow of the season fell in the New York City area on Sunday, November 28.The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the region’s “first flakes of the season” arrived during Sunday’s early hours, and later said the light snow would move eastward by Sunday afternoon.This video taken in Brightwaters, on Long Island, shows snow falling on Sunday. Credit: @Eugene646 via Storyful
Storm Arwen has brought snow to many parts of the UK, including Liverpool, Leeds and the Peak District. Forecasters have warned the “coldest night of the season” is set to hit parts of the UK, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 10C (14F).
The Government said that there had been a further 37,681 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK.
"Just looking at the number of cases coming off planes this weekend," Gottlieb said, "it's almost a certainty that there have been cases that have gotten into the United States."Gottlieb said while it's unknown whether the Omicron variant is able to evade vaccines, the United States is in a much better position now than it was a year ago to detect the new variant.
Flooding prompted hundreds of New South Wales residents to request help from emergency services by Sunday, November 28, after heavy rain hit the southeastern Australian state.As of Saturday, more than 30 people had been rescued from floodwaters, local media reported. Evacuation orders were issued for several parts of the state.Video recorded by Frank’s Drone Footage shows the extent of the flooding in Gunnedah, New South Wales, on Sunday.Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said flooding along the Namoi River, which runs through Gunnedah, may continue into Monday and early next week. Credit: Frank’s Drone Footage via Storyful
Students in years 7 and above should wear face masks in communal areas, the Department for Education has told schools and colleges in England.
Many migrants at this northern French camp say they still want to make the perilous crossing to Britain, despite the capsizing of a dinghy last week that claimed the lives of 27 people.Living here is simply impossible, says NGO worker Pascaline Delaby. What happened last week will happen again if nothing changes.French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin convened his counterparts from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the EU in Calais on Sunday (November 28), to tackle the migrant crisis.The UK's Priti Patel was disinvited, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted an open letter to President Emmanuel Macron last week, demanding that France agree on joint patrols and take back the migrants that make it to Britain. French authorities routinely dismantle migrant camps such as this to discourage migrants from coming and attempting the crossing to Britain.But still they haul their rubber dinghies over the dunes towards the icy waters of the channel.This group of 40 migrants, including women and children, were filmed casting off from northern France last Wednesday (November 24). Pope Francis dedicated nearly all of his Sunday message at the Vatican to the support of migrants, urging authorities to respect their humanity and strive to help them.
Christmas shoppers in Brentwood give their reaction to the discovery of the Omicron variant in their town and the new rules on mask wearing which are coming into force on Tuesday.
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