Deadly storm hits the Northeast, and five arrested on terrorism charge near a U.S. air base: Weekend Rundown

Key Points:

• A powerful nor’easter hit the Northeast, causing flooding, power outages for tens of thousands, and lingering heavy rain and strong winds from New Jersey to New England; the storm evoked memories of Superstorm Sandy and may be the first of several due to an El Niño pattern.
• Hurricane Nolo threatened Hawaii with flash floods, strong winds, and extreme surf as it moved slowly south of the Big Island, forecasted to strengthen into a major hurricane while traveling westward.
• British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford on terrorism and explosives charges, evacuating nearby homes amid a major incident; the U.S. Air Force uses the base for strikes on Iran, and President Trump praised the arrests.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran is prepared for war with the U.S. but remains open to diplomacy, emphasizing Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if frozen assets are released and oil sales resume.
• Bill Gates warned that establishing global AI regulations will be more challenging than Cold War nuclear arms negotiations, urging U.S. leadership despite skepticism about Congress’s ability to regulate AI; bipartisan calls exist for U.S.-China cooperation on AI governance.