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5 things you need to know this morning: April 23

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. An unsuspecting couple had a new baby and found themselves in front of the world press

The royal couple welcomed their new baby boy into the world this morning, and of course that meant that hordes of reporters were waiting outside the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. One unsuspecting couple found themselves faced with the huge crowd as they left with their own new baby. Although it wasn’t a royal baby, the press still congratulated the new parents.

2. Cloud spotted in Saskatoon seen as a tribute to Humboldt Broncos

A hockey stick-shaped cloud was spotted in the sky in Saskatoon, and people couldn’t help but see some meaning in it. Many are calling it a tribute to the 16 Humboldt Broncos victims.

3. At least 32 Chinese tourists have died in a bus crash in North Korea

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says at least 36 people, including 32 Chinese nationals, died in a bus accident in North Korea on Sunday night.

4. Severe storms do heavy damage in Louisiana and Alabama

At least four tornadoes touched down on Sunday in Louisiana, southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle, causing extensive damage. The Weather Network reports that the number of tornadoes the states saw on Sunday may even be more once damage surveys are completed.

5. A Canadian man has reportedly been lynched in Peru

Officials are reportedly investigating the alleged lynching of a man from the Comox Valley. Reports say that police found the body of Sebastian Woodroffe. Peru's attorney general's office said the death was related to the reported assassination of an Indigenous spiritual elder.

Notable Birthdays (Via Famous Birthdays)

Gigi Hadid (23), John Cena (41), George Lopez (57).



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