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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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Ontario Faces Major Winter Storm: Heavy Snow and Fierce Winds Set to Disrupt Travel

 

A person crosses the street in a spring snow storm in downtown Toronto, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Ontario is bracing for a powerful winter storm this week, with heavy snowfall and strong winds expected to disrupt travel and daily routines across multiple regions.

Winter Storm Targets Ontario

  • Northern and central Ontario could see snowfall totals reaching 30 to 60 cm, with snowfall rates up to 4 cm per hour, creating near-zero visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
  • Southern Ontario snowbelt regions near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay may experience 20–40+ cm of snow from multi-day squalls, combined with gusty winds up to 60 km/h.
  • The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is forecast to avoid major accumulations, but winds reaching 90 km/h could still cause blowing snow and reduced visibility.

What Residents Should Expect

  • Hazardous travel and possible road closures in northern communities.
  • Whiteout conditions and drifting snow in southern snowbelt areas.
  • Strong winds across central and southern Ontario, with potential power outages.

Officials are urging residents to prepare by stocking essentials, avoiding non-essential travel, and staying alert to weather updates as the storm intensifies.


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