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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....

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Riding the Edge: Surfers Brace for Hurricane Erin’s Swell in Nova Scotia

 

                                       Surfers await Hurricane Erin’s potentially dangerous waves in Nova Scotia 


Along the rugged coastline, boards waxed and wetsuits zipped, local surfers are gathering in anticipation of Hurricane Erin’s looming swells. The Category 2 storm, tracking northeast through the Atlantic, is expected to push large, powerful waves toward the province within the next 48 hours.

While authorities have issued warnings about hazardous surf and strong rip currents, the region’s tight-knit surfing community is eyeing what could be some of the most formidable waves of the season. Seasoned surfers say they’re prepared for the risk, balancing thrill with caution.

“This is nature at its most raw,” one Halifax-based surfer explained. “You respect it, you prepare for it, and you never underestimate it.”

Emergency services continue to advise the public to steer clear of unguarded beaches, as conditions can change rapidly. For those venturing out, the message is clear: skill, preparation, and respect for the ocean are non-negotiable.

The coming days will test the limits — of both the surfers’ mettle and Mother Nature’s power.

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