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1️⃣ ‘Day-zero droughts’

Many parts of the world are predicted to endure periods of extreme and unprecedented water scarcity, a study found. It’s not clear exactly when and where the dire shortages will hit, but new research suggests some surprising answers .

2️⃣ Kids left stranded

Children across the US have ended up in the care of relatives, neighbors, friends, coworkers — and even strangers — after ICE detained or deported their parents . CNN identified more than 100 young Ameri

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