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Canada: Paradise, NL Buried Under Significant Snowfall After Weekend Storm

Following a weekend blizzard, Eastern Newfoundland is digging out on Monday, February 23. Metrobus and NLC stores are currently closed, with updates expected at noon. The Town of Paradise has closed all municipal facilities, including Town Hall and the Double Ice Complex, for the day. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and respect parking bans to allow crews to clear the significant accumulation safely.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 6

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese athletes enter the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, as they take selfies during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama (facing camera) enters the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, while taking a selfie during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front, C) takes a selfie with fellow figure skaters after the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese athletes enter the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, as they take selfies during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese athletes enter the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, as they take selfies during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Italian medalists attend the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Italian medalists enter the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala (C), who also serves as defense minister, hold talks with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) hold talks with Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala, who also serves as defense minister, in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala, who also serves as defense minister, in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala, who also serves as defense minister, in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japan-Tonga defense talks in Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala, who also serves as defense minister, before their talks in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan: 20 Trapped in Elevator at Tokyo Skytree, 1,200 Stranded on Observation Deck

Twenty people, including two children, were trapped in an elevator at Tokyo Skytree on Sunday night, February 22. About 1,200 visitors were also temporarily stranded on the observation deck. Those trapped were safely rescued early Monday after about five hours. The facility closed Monday for inspections. This video shows visitors stranded in the observatory tower following the incident.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) makes a toast at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech as he appears on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, for a crowd gathered to celebrate his 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito waves from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as he greets a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Brazil: Protest at Cargill Office in São Paulo Over Amazon Waterway Decree

Activists staged a protest outside Cargill offices in São Paulo on Friday, February 20, calling on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to revoke a decree prioritizing Amazon river shipping development.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Individual Neutral Athletes from Russia and Belarus (blue and white) attend the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Fireworks light up the sky during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese pair figure skater Riku Miura (top, C) is lifted by her partner, Ryuichi Kimura, as they march with their compatriots during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Olympic volunteers perform at the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

An artist performs in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Olympic volunteers perform during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Olympic volunteers perform during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Olympic volunteers perform during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Ebba Andersson (C) of Sweden celebrates at the medal ceremony for the women's cross country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside silver medalist Heidi Weng (L) of Norway and bronze medalist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (C) of Norway celebrates at the medal ceremony for the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside compatriots silver medalist Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (L) and bronze medalist Emil Iversen.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (C) of Norway celebrates at the medal ceremony for the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside compatriots silver medalist Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (bottom) and bronze medalist Emil Iversen.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

People watch the Olympic flame being extinguished in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan after the Olympic flame was extinguished on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Verona, Italy.

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