US: Massive Snowball Fight Erupts in NYC After Historic Blizzard

A massive snowball fight broke out at Washington Square Park on Monday, February 23, after a historic blizzard dumped nearly 20 inches of snow on New York City. Organized by the viral media group Side Talk, the event drew hundreds of residents to Manhattan’s West Village, turning the snow-covered park into a scene of joyous winter chaos.

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stand side-by-side as they give a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, walk side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, walk side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, walk side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, walk side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stand side-by-side as they give a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, walk side-by-side in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, during a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

Merz Macron Starmer and Tusk in Kiev for Ukraine Ceasefire Talk

From left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walks side-by-side as they arrive for a press conference in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, following a meeting of European leaders in the Ukranian capital. The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed on May 10, 2025 to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies Aged 96

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies Aged 96

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - File photo dated 2016 shows Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter talk about their years together in his office at the Carter Center in Atlanta, on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement that she died peacefully with her family by her side. On Friday, it was reported that she had entered a hospice care home in the state of Georgia, and was spending time with her 99-year-old husband, who has been in hospice care since February. Photo by Bob Andres/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

(CIIE)CHINA-CIIE-PERU-ALPACA-FUR TOYS-CRAFTSMAN(CN)

(CIIE)CHINA-CIIE-PERU-ALPACA-FUR TOYS-CRAFTSMAN(CN)

(231107) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Peruvian craftsmen Mamani (C) and his wife Gloria talk with Ma Yuxia at an office of Warmpaca in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 2, 2023. At the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), Ma Yuxia, a Chinese businesswoman, introduced the plush toy alpacas made by Mamani, a Peruvian craftsman, into the Chinese market. Ma and her partners rented a booth of merely 9 square meters at the first CIIE to display and promote these toys and other traditional handicrafts from Peru. They also established their own brand, known as Warmpaca (meaning "warm alpaca"). The business was unexpectedly successful. On the other side of the Pacific, Mamani has involved craftsmen from his village in the business. This year, Mamani and his wife Gloria have been visiting Shanghai on the occasion of the 6th CIIE. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Hamas Surprise Attack Out Of Gaza Stuns Israel

Hamas Surprise Attack Out Of Gaza Stuns Israel

Residents talk against the background of a cracked glass wall as a result of a rocket falling yesterday in central Tel Aviv, Israel, today October 8, 2023. Yesterday in the early hours of the morning, Hamas members launched a combined operational action against Israel, which was very surprised by this. Nearly 3000 rockets were fired at Israel and alarms were sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Gaza Strip. The Hamas operation included the entry on foot, by paragliding and by sea of dozens of its people. So far, over 600 dead and about 2100 wounded have been reported on the Israeli side, and over 370 dead and over 2200 wounded in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes. Yesterday was the last day of Sukkot holiday in Israel and also Shabbat, which contributed to the Israeli surprise. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year-themed products light up Istanbul's candy stores

STORY: New Year-themed products light up Istanbul's candy stores DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of a candy store with lights 2. various of customers 3. SOUNDBIRE 1 (Turkish): BILAL PEHLIVAN, Candy store manager 4. various of candy products 5. SOUNDBIRE 2 (Turkish): YASEMIN MUSLU, Customer from neighboring city of Kocaeli 6. various of the candy store 7. various of a patisserie 8. SOUNDBIRE 3 (Turkish): CAN AKKUS, Patisserie store manager 9. various of patisseries STORYLINE: Candy stores across Istanbul have lit up with New Year's Eve decorations and filled their showcases with eye-catching colorful products. Serving Turkish delight or candy to their guests on special occasions with the saying "Let's eat sweet and talk sweet" is a broad tradition for Turks and the best way to wish a "sweet new year." A historic candy store at the heart of the Anatolian side district of Kadikoy has become an attraction center for l

EU, China should strengthen dialogue and cooperation: Spanish expert

STORY: EU, China should strengthen dialogue and cooperation: Spanish expert DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. various of EU headquarters 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): INES ARCO, Specialist in East Asian and Chinese politics at the Barcelona Center for International Affairs (CIDOB) STORYLINE: A Spanish expert has said that the EU and China are economically interdependent that the two sides should strengthen bilateral dialogue and cooperation. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): INES ARCO, Specialist in East Asian and Chinese politics at the Barcelona Center for International Affairs (CIDOB) "When we talk about Europe being dependent on China in some ways, China also has some dependence on Europe, which makes it a relationship in which the interdependency requires cooperation and dialogue so that each side can continue defining the relationship." In the first 10 months of 2022, China-European Union (EU) trade value hit 711.4 billion U.S

'King Kazu' encourages pupils at tsunami-hit school

'King Kazu' encourages pupils at tsunami-hit school

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura, a player for J-League second division side Yokohama FC and former Japan national squad member, gives a pep talk on July 15, 2014, to pupils at Kadowaki Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, hit hard by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

'King Kazu' encourages pupils at tsunami-hit school

'King Kazu' encourages pupils at tsunami-hit school

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura, a player for J-League second division side Yokohama FC and former Japan national squad member, gives a pep talk on July 15, 2014, to pupils at Kadowaki Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, hit hard by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)

Japan tourism promotional event in London for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Japan tourism promotional event in London for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Officials (L side) of Yokohama talk to visitors during an event to boost tourism to Japan at the Japanese Embassy in London on May 10, 2017. The event was held on the same day as the 2019 Rugby World Cup draw held in Kyoto. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo