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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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US: Time-Lapse Captures SpaceX “Jellyfish” Cloud

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team signs autographs before a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Scene in Beijing

A security officer stands guard near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026, a day before the opening of the National People's Congress.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge (L) of the U.S. national baseball team chats with a teammate before a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Clayton Kershaw of the U.S. national baseball team plays catch before a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge (L) of the U.S. national baseball team chats with a teammate before a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele does a pre-celebration before crossing the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs waves to his fans before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama and Sato

Yuma Kagiyama (L) and Shun Sato of Japan pose for a photo before their departure from Milan Malpensa Airport on Feb. 23, 2026, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. They also won silver medals as members of team Japan in the Team event at the Winter Games. (Pool photo)

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Figure skating: Kagiyama and Sato

Yuma Kagiyama (L) and Shun Sato of Japan pose for a photo before their departure from Milan Malpensa Airport on Feb. 23, 2026, after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. They also won silver medals as members of team Japan in the Team event at the Winter Games.

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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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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Pro-Ukraine rally in Washington

People stage a pro-Ukrainian rally in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026, three days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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desune.,Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (L) and bronze medalist Ami Nakai hug before the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (facing camera) hugs compatriot and bronze medalist Ami Nakai before the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan acknowledges the crowd before heading to the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026. She won silver.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (front) of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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US: Storm Slams Sierra Nevada With Heavy Snow, Travel Disrupted

Heavy snowfall continues across the Sierra Nevada, delivering significant snowpack but creating dangerous conditions. Several feet of snow have already accumulated, with some higher elevations expected to receive well over 10 feet before storms taper off next week. Strong winds and intense snowfall have triggered avalanche warnings and reduced visibility, prompting search and rescue efforts after a backcountry avalanche. Travel has been severely impacted, with whiteout conditions and intermittent closures along Interstate 80 near Donner Summit.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Maja Dahlqvist (front) is pictured before crossing the finish line to win the women's team sprint free gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, alongside her coach Sonoko Nakano (R), is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, alongside her coach Sonoko Nakano (C), is pictured before her performance in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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US: New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras Climax With Vibrant Parades

New Orleans celebrated the climax of Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17, with vibrant parades across the city marking the final day of festivities before Ash Wednesday, concluding the Carnival season with a grand display of music and culture.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Domen Prevc of Slovenia is pictured after completing his jump during the final round in the men's ski jumping super team competition on Feb. 16, 2026, before it was cancelled due to heavy snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

A German ski jumper is pictured before the cancellation of the men's ski jumping super team final round due to snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan reacts after his final jump during the men's ski jumping super team competition on Feb. 16, 2026, before snowfall interrupted the final round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara (C) of Japan receive encouragement from their coach Bruno Marcotte before performing in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan hold hands before performing in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda are pictured before their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Spectators hold Greenland flags in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

A spectator holds a Greenland flag in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Police officers conduct an investigation in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, near the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Photo taken in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, shows the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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Fatal stabbing in Osaka

Police officers conduct an investigation in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2026, near the area where three young men were stabbed in the Dotombori shopping district in Osaka, western Japan, shortly before midnight. A 17-year-old boy was killed and the other two injured, while a man in his 20s was arrested after fleeing the scene.

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China: Electric Vehicle Rolls Away After Elderly Man Gets Out in Anhui

On February 3, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, an elderly man was preparing to leave for work in a small electric vehicle when it suddenly began moving on its own after he got out. He chased after it but tripped and fell before bystanders helped him up. The man eventually regained control of the vehicle.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Gold medalists Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France acknowledge the crowd before the ice dance medal ceremony in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick