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King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties

Buckingham Palace revealed yesterday that King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer. The palace did not provide details on the type or stage of the disease but confirmed that the 75-year-old monarch has started undergoing regular treatment sessions. The diagnosis came about during treatment for a benign enlarged prostate, with the palace clarifying that the cancer is not related to his prostate.

During his treatment period, the king will scale back on public appearances but intends to maintain his duties as the head of state. This includes his responsibilities such as signing legislation and conducting other governmental affairs. Should the king be unable to fulfill his official roles, counselors of state, including Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward, are prepared to act in his stead. Notably, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, who are technically counselors of state, are ineligible due to their withdrawal from royal responsibilities.

Furthermore, it has been disclosed that Prince William, who had briefly stepped back from his public duties to care for his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, following her abdominal surgery, is set to resume his engagements this week.

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California Storm: At Least Three Dead; Long Cleanup Ahead

Southern California experienced unprecedented rainfall due to a second atmospheric river hitting the region within four days, starting late Sunday into Monday. This intense weather event resulted in power outages affecting more than a million homes and caused at least three fatalities due to fallen trees. The rainfall in certain parts of the state surpassed the annual average in just a single day.

Governor Gavin Newsom of California issued an emergency declaration for eight counties stretching from Santa Barbara to San Diego on Monday, in response to the severe flash floods and mudslides that impeded roadways. The greater Los Angeles region recorded between 4 to 6 inches of rain, with some locales receiving over 10 inches, prompting temporary mandatory evacuation orders in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Additionally, the storm impacted ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada by depositing several feet of snow, with further snowfall anticipated throughout the middle of the week.

Atmospheric rivers during the winter months are known to contribute nearly half of the annual precipitation to the West Coast.

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Grammys Bring in 16.9 Million Viewers in 2024, Up 34% From Last Year

The 66th Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, experienced a significant surge in viewership, attracting an average audience of 16.9 million. This year's ceremony, highlighted by numerous high-profile performances and unexpected moments, represented a 34% increase in viewership compared to last year's figure of 12.4 million, making it the most-viewed Grammys event since 2020. The viewership figures are a combination of Nielsen’s tally of traditional broadcasts on CBS and the streaming data from Paramount Global, which includes Paramount+, CBS.com, and the CBS application.

Moreover, the event set a new record for Paramount+, achieving its highest-ever viewership for the Grammys, with streaming numbers up by 173% from 2023.

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