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US: Wintry Weather, Reduced Visibility Impact Pennsylvania

Cold, wintry weather affected much of Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 15, as snow showers and gusty winds moved across the state. Winter Weather Advisories were issued for parts of western and northern Pennsylvania, where snow accumulations of several inches were reported, including areas influenced by lake-effect snow. Slick roads and reduced visibility caused travel disruptions in some communities.

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Canada: Heavy Snow Causes Widespread Disruptions in Southern Ontario

Heavy snow hit southern Ontario on Thursday, disrupting schools, transportation and travel across the region. Environment Canada said parts of the Greater Toronto Area could see up to 40 centimeters of snow, prompting school closures, widespread road accidents and highway shutdowns. Police reported hundreds of collisions, while major transit delays and flight cancellations were reported at Toronto Pearson Airport as the storm caused hazardous conditions throughout the day.

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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Australia: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Leaves Widespread Destruction in Queensland

The slow-moving system swept across the Central Highlands and Coalfield regions on Monday, January 12. Wind gusts reached 113 km/h on Hamilton Island. Early estimates suggest that more than 48,000 livestock have perished in the floods, which continue to inundate vast areas of Queensland—stretching from the coast at Mackay, 1,000 kilometres west to Cloncurry, and north to Townsville and Cairns. Central Queensland is the latest region to feel the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with Clermont recently enduring its heaviest rainfall in 110 years.

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UK: Major Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Wolverhampton

A major factory fire broke out on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, sending a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from West Midlands and Staffordshire deployed more than 20 fire engines and specialist vehicles as residents were advised to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 2

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian child passes under a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

Palestinians inspect a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

Palestinians inspect a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian boy inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4 Palestinians Killed as Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Sweep Across Area - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects a collapsed building due to the storm in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza City in two separate incidents, as heavy rain and strong winds swept the region on Tuesday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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US: Vibrant Aurora Display Visible Across Northern Maine

A Northern Lights display was visible in Masardis, Maine, on Saturday, January 10.

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

A man takes part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Protesters Participate in a Pro-Government Rally - Tehran

People take part in a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran on Monday, responding to calls from Iranian authorities to demonstrate solidarity. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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RECAP: Protests Erupt Across U.S. After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

Protests broke out in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States after a local resident, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a confrontation on Wednesday, January 7. In Minneapolis, the shooting sparked several days of demonstrations. On Friday, January 9, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown and gathered outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel believed to be hosting ICE agents, staging a noise protest and calling for federal agents to leave the city.

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Protesters Demonstrate Against ICE on Bridge - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Protesters stand on the Vizcaya pedestrian bridge across U.S. 1 in Miami on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration. The sign for Renee refers to Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026. Photo by David Goodhue/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honey Hunting - Bangladesh

Beekeepers during collecting honeycomb from specially box to extract the honey produced by bees in a field in Munshigonj. According to the Bangladesh Institute of Apiculture (BIA), around 25 thousand cultivators produce at least 1500 tons of honey a year across the country. Munshigonj, Bangladesh, January 12, 2026. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM