Widespread Flooding Strands Motorists on Multiple Major Roads

Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused significant disruptions in multiple regions. In Southwold, water from a reported leak is rushing down Hotson Road, with Essex and Suffolk Water investigating the issue. Vehicles are struggling to navigate floodwaters on roads such as IJP Road following heavy rain, as reported by national news outlets. In British Columbia, a grizzly bear was shot and killed without authorization, prompting an investigation amid concerns over wildlife safety. Additionally, a man was charged with hijacking after an incident that grounded flights at Vancouver Airport for nearly an hour. Meanwhile, Elon Musk publicly disputed President Donald Trump's claim that the "Epstein Files" are a hoax, emphasizing the federal imprisonment of Ghislaine Maxwell for sex trafficking.