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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Much of Kentucky

Snow fell across parts of Kentucky on February 3, 2026, as a winter weather system moved through the region. In eastern Kentucky, including the Morehead area, snowfall reduced visibility and coated roads, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Sidewalk Turns Icy in Nicholasville, Kentucky

On January 28, 2026, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, a video showed a sidewalk covered in ice, making it extremely slippery. The icy surface formed after freezing temperatures affected Kentucky and surrounding areas, creating slick conditions on roads and walkways.

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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers experience electronic products at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 5, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer experiences an exoskeleton wearable device in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers watch a robot demonstration at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 5, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers experience smart glasses at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

People visit a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers learn about electronic products at the customization workstation in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. The workstation is equipped with various DIY devices such as 3D printers, allowing for personalized customization of products. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer interacts with an embodied intelligent robot at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer learns about robot products at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer watches a 3D printer working at the customization workstation in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. The workstation is equipped with various DIY devices such as 3D printers, allowing for personalized customization of products. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer views embodied intelligent robots at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

An embodied intelligent robot is demonstrated at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Forty-nine candles are lit at a park in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 17, 2026, creating a Japanese "kanji" character meaning "life" as the western Japan city and its surrounding areas mark the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, including 49 in the city.

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China: Dog’s Tail Becomes Calligraphy Brush

On January 3, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a woman using her dog’s tail as a calligraphy brush to write the Chinese character “Fu,” symbolizing good fortune, on red paper. The dog remained calm as its ink-dipped tail formed the character, creating a playful and surprisingly neat work of art ahead of the festival.

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

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, creating illumination reading "Noto" on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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