Videos show vehicle pileup caused by dust storms in Texas

Environment

March 18, 2025

Daniel Wine - CNN

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1️⃣ Feeling betrayed: President Donald Trump’s move to revoke deportation protections for Venezuelans has sparked anger in a Miami suburb that swung his way in the November election. Doral is home to more Venezuelan immigrants than any other city in the US.

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🚑 Dusty pileup: Dozens of vehicles crashed into each other on Interstate 27 in Canyon, Texas, because of dust storms caused by strong winds. Several injuries were reported, but authorities said none are life-threatening.

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🦠 That’s how many measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma — 25 more than Friday.

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🏙️ Scaled city: The Empire State Building stands about 15 inches tall, and the Statue of Liberty measures just under 2 inches without its base. These lifelike miniatures of iconic landmarks are part of the world’s largest architectural model, which captures New York City in the 1990s.

Quotable

🇪🇸 Fresh start: She and her teenage son moved from the US to Spain after a heartbreaking family tragedy. For the last three years, they’ve been living where Maria’s mother was born — noting it’s been like “coming home.”

Quiz time

👠 Why did men wear high-heeled shoes in Asia in the 10th century?
A. To appear taller
B. To use as a weapon in combat
C. To make their feet appear bigger
D. To help horse riders keep their shoes in the stirrups
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

Good vibes

🛞 Reusing rubber: While we’re talking about shoes, an eco-friendly brand is turning discarded tires into fashionable footwear. Entrepreneurs Kevine Kagirimpundu and Ysolde Shimwe say their cause has removed 10 tons of tires from landfills in Rwanda.

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🧠 Quiz answer: D. Back then, heels were designed to help men keep their shoes in their stirrups while riding a horse.
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