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Today’s developments traced a widening regional-security shock and a severe storm’s infrastructure consequences: Houthi strikes wounded scores and ignited Saudi energy sites, while Hurricane Lowell left most Kauaʻi utility customers without power and disrupted transportation.

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73 Wounded as Houthi Strikes Ignite Saudi Oil Facilities

At least 73 people were wounded as Houthi missiles and drones struck four Saudi cities and ignited energy sites, widening Yemen’s conflict into a second pressure point for oil supplies already strained around Hormuz.

33,300 Kauaʻi Customers Lose Power as Lowell Moves Away

More than 33,300 Kauaʻi electricity customers lost power as Hurricane Lowell passed west of Hawaiʻi, closing Līhuʻe Airport and blocking roads. The storm is moving away, but flood, access and restoration risks remain.