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Ferocious solar storm could give US rare view of northern lights
Large sunspot cluster has produced several moderate to strong solar flares since Wednesday morning, Noaa says
A ferocious solar storm powerful enough to knock out or disrupt satellite and communications systems, the power grid and radio signals was raging on Friday, space weather researchers warned.
The severity of the geomagnetic storm that has propelled multiple solar flares towards Earth in recent days also brings a spectacular bonus for sky watchers: a rare but stunning view of the aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights, in places they are rarely seen in the US.
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More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen
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The Northern Lights Forecast in the U.K.
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Weather tracker: Tornado and hail risk as US storm season ramps up again
Low pressure also expected to raise temperatures in eastern Canada and north-east US, while temperatures plummet in west. After a lull in recent weeks, storm season in the US has begun to ramp up again, with 100mph winds and tennis ball-sized hail ...The Guardian - World -
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
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The View Within Israel Turns Bleak
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Chinese companies and officials hit back against US and European trade barriersFinancial Times - Business - China
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