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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 11

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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US: Avalanches Hit Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Injure Skiers and Close State Road

A backcountry avalanche struck Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday morning, February 21, prompting a search and rescue response and the closure of State Route 190, causing major traffic disruptions. Two skiers were buried in a separate slide the same day and suffered critical and serious injuries, while another avalanche later injured one person. After heavy snowfall created unstable snowpack, more than 50 avalanches have been reported across northern Utah in 48 hours, and officials warn of extremely dangerous conditions.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 5

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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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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US: Illinois High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest ICE Enforcement

Students at Huntley High School in Illinois walked out on Friday, February 20, to protest ICE immigration enforcement occurring across the country.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles

The video shows Waymo vehicles stalled on flooded roads in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 2

Heavy rain from a powerful storm system flooded parts of Los Angeles on Monday, February 16. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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US: Cat Walks Across Snow-Covered Roof After Storm in Altmar, New York

A storm dumped snow across Central New York and Upstate New York on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12. This video shows a cat stepping onto a snow-covered roof in Altmar, New York, and cautiously walking across the thick snow while the person filming clears the roof.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

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Spain: Farmers on Tractors Protest in Madrid Over Mercosur Deal and CAP Policy

Thousands of farmers and beekeepers on hundreds of tractors gathered in Madrid on Wednesday, February 11, to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 4

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public parks and the suspension of several rail services. Travel was severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where at least 101 flights were canceled. The video shows branches scattered across the ground in the Les Corts district.

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US: Thousands Gather at Lincoln Memorial as Monks End 2,300-Mile Peace Journey

About 19 Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., ending with a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, February 11. Thousands gathered to welcome them as they concluded the pilgrimage with a message of peace.

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US: Thousands of San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Pay and Benefits

Thousands of teachers rallied in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 11, the third day of a strike by about 6,000 educators over wages, health benefits and support for special needs students, leaving nearly 50,000 students out of class and 120 schools closed.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Wataru Morishige of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Kazuya Yamada of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Wataru Morishige of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Kazuya Yamada of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Taiyo Nonomura of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Taiyo Nonomura of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Taiyo Nonomura of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

(From L) Silver medalist Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands, gold medalist Jordan Stolz of the United States and bronze medalist Ning Zhongyan of China pose for a photo on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Ning Zhongyan (R) of China competes en route to winning the bronze medal in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Ning Zhongyan of China competes en route to winning the bronze medal in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event with an Olympic record at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event with an Olympic record at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz (R) of the United States acknowledges the crowd after winning the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event with an Olympic record at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event with an Olympic record at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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