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US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace” 2

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

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US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace”

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, Februray 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 3

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, Februray 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 2

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, Februray 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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Japanese crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C, L) and Crown Princess Kiko (C, R) meet winners of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science prize and the Japan Academy Medal following an award ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C, L) and Crown Princess Kiko (C, R) meet winners of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science prize and the Japan Academy Medal following an award ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (front, 2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (front, far R) meet winners of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science prize and the Japan Academy Medal following an award ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara take a selfie during an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Riku Miura (L) of Japan chats with her pair partner Ryuichi Kihara during an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara take part in an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara take part in an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara take part in an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara take part in an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese pair Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara take part in an official training session for figure skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (front) of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (front L) of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (front) of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (L) of Japan chats with Han Mei of China during a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (L) of Japan chats with Han Mei of China during a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi (front L) of Japan chats with coach Johan de Wit (front R) during a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Miho Takagi of Japan takes part in a training session for speed skating in Milan on Feb. 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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