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Russian Chess Player Poisons Opponent with Mercury

A 40-year-old chess player Amina Abakarova allegedly poisoned her opponent by pouring mercury on the game board in Makhachkala, Russia. Abakarova’s opponent, Umayganat Osmanova, fell ill with severe dizziness and nausea 30 minutes into the match. After reviewing security footage, authorities discovered that Abakarova had deliberately contaminated the board to harm Osmanova, motivated by personal hostility. Abakarova was detained and could face up to three years in prison. The Russian Chess Federation has temporarily banned her from all competitions, with the possibility of a lifetime ban pending the investigation’s outcome.

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Flood Emergency Paralyzes NYC and New Jersey

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A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to severe flash flooding, while parts of New York City, including the subway system, were submerged by heavy rainfall.

Governor Phil Murphy urged residents to stay home, as submerged vehicles and flooded roads paralyzed districts like Somerville and Plainsville. In New York City, subway lines 1, 2, and 3 were suspended, with water pouring into stations like 23rd Street. Social media footage showed stairwells turning into waterfalls and passengers stranded in subway cars.

Floodwaters also disrupted traffic on Manhattan’s FDR Drive. Nearly 18 million people across the East Coast, including in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, remain under flood warnings.

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