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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

The House of Representatives passes a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

The House of Representatives passes a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 4

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Fierce Snow and Icy Winds at Point Judith Pond in Rhode Island During Historic Blizzard

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. This video captures the blizzard at Point Judith Pond, with wind-driven snow whipping across the pond, limited visibility, and icy surfaces covering nearby trees, walls, and a small house from which the footage was shot.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 3

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

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US: Snow and Whiteout Conditions Persist in Upstate New York After Record Storm

Snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life. This video shows whiteout conditions in Altmar, New York, with large, quarter- to half-dollar–sized snowflakes falling as a winter weather advisory remained in effect for several upstate counties through Thursday.

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Nikkei index soars

Nikkei index soars

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring above the 59,000 line during morning trading on Feb. 26, 2026, setting a record intraday high for the second straight day, following overnight gains on Wall Street amid expectations for stronger artificial intelligence-related demand.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 2

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average setting an intraday record above the 58,000 line on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average setting an intraday record above the 58,000 line on Feb. 25, 2026.

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US: Historic Blizzard Buries Rhode Island, Triggers Travel Ban

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. Snowfall reached historic levels, with more than 30 inches reported in some areas. The National Weather Service measured 32.8 inches at T. F. Green International Airport, breaking the state’s single-storm record set during the 1978 Blizzard.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

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

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

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

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

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz 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

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz 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

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz 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

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz 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

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Jordan Stolz 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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Colombia: Rare Persistent Rainfall Triggers Mass Casualties Amid Flooding Crisis

A rare spell of persistent rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Colombia, including Cordoba and Sucre, leaving at least 22 people dead. The severe climate emergency has submerged more than 40,000 hectares of land, devastating multiple departments and displacing thousands of homes.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei jumps over 5% to record high

Nikkei jumps over 5% to record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 57,000 line for the first time following a gain of more than 3,000 points during the morning session on Feb. 9, 2026, after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in the House of Representatives election.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Japan: Two Dead as Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata 2

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed following heavy snowfall from February 2 to 3, killing two people in Kashiwazaki and Joetsu. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average. This video shows a house in Tokamachi believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed due to heavy snowfall between Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3, leaving two people in critical condition. This video shows a house in the Hanazono area of Nagaoka City that is believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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Japan: Record Snowfall Leaves Cars Stuck in Downtown Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, dumping a record 54 cm of snow on Sapporo — the highest January total ever recorded in 24 hours. The following day, a video captured people pushing a car stuck in the snow in the Susukino area of downtown Sapporo.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo 2

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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