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Washington Post
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
What you need to know about derechos, an uncommon and destructive weather event
Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos. Derechos can happen almost anywhere in the United States but are most common in the central and eastern regions of the country. Winds typically gust over 60 mph (97 kmh) and can cause damage comparable to tornadoes or hurricanes.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Argentina lifts ban on assault rifles, semi-automatic weapons
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina on Wednesday overturned a three-decade ban on citizens owning semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles, part of far-right President Javier Milei's drive to liberalize gun ownership. The reform published in the government gazette allows so-called 'legitimate users' to 'acquire and possess semi-automatic weapons with detachable magazines, similar to assault rifles, carbines or submachine guns derived from military-use firearms.' Until now, the purchase and ownership of these categories of weapons were reserved for the military. As a Congress member, Milei defended the free carry of weapons but while campaigning for president in 2023 said he had no plans to completely deregulate gun ownership. His government has, however, substantially relaxed the country's gun laws. In late 2024, it lowered the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 18. In May this year, the government followed up by launching an express online gun license application for civilians who say they will use their weapon for sport. Fewer than a million of Argentina's 45 million citizens have a gun license, of which two-thirds have expired, according to government figures.
