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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: 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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Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

Photo taken Jan. 7, 2026, in Nagoya shows a list of sexually harassing texts that former Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto sent to female prefectural government staff, in an investigative report published the same day by external lawyers. The central Japan governor, who stepped down the previous month, sent approximately 1,000 inappropriate messages to multiple female staff members and also touched female staff members' bodies several times.

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Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

Photo taken Jan. 7, 2026, in Nagoya shows a list of sexually harassing texts that former Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto sent to female prefectural government staff, in an investigative report published the same day by external lawyers. The central Japan governor, who stepped down the previous month, sent approximately 1,000 inappropriate messages to multiple female staff members and also touched female staff members' bodies several times.

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Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

File photo shows Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaking at a press conference in Fukui, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2025, after the prefectural parliament approved his resignation over a sexual harassment allegation. An investigative report by external lawyers said on Jan. 7, 2026, that he sent some 1,000 sexually harassing texts to multiple female staff of the local government and touched female staff members' bodies several times.

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara speaks with host Ryan Seacrest after performing at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara poses for a selfie with host Ryan Seacrest after performing at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country music vocal group Little Big Town performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. From left to right: Jimi Westbrook, Kimberley Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Philip Sweet. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country music vocal group Little Big Town performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. From left to right: Jimi Westbrook, Kimberley Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Philip Sweet. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

Host Ryan Seacrest interviews one of the members of the South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 New Years Eve in Times Square

American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on December 31, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop showing the America 250 logo on the ball at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in USA

People attend a New Year celebration event at the Times Square in New York, the United States, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in China

People attend a New Year celebration event at the Times Square in New York, the United States, on December31, 2025. Photo by Winston Zhou /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) with his wife Rama Duwaji after being sworn in as mayor of New Yor, New York at Old City Hall Station, New York, USA, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), right, gives the fee to clerk Michael McSweeney, left, who holds the book after Mamdani was sworn in as mayor at the Old City Hall Station in New York, New York on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM