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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Northern Marianas and Guam, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the U.S. Northern Marianas and Guam in the western Pacific Ocean before daybreak on Wednesday, April 15, bringing high winds, storm surge, and flooding rainfall as the planet's strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 so far. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for the area.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 8

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 7

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 6

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 5

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 4

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 3

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas 2

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 7

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 6

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 5

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 4

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 2

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 3

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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North America Sees Northern Lights Illuminating Night Sky 2

In some regions of Canada and the US, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth.

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US/Canada: Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky

In some regions of the US and Canada, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth, creating a chance to see the aurora on Thursday, November 6, for nearly half of the US and potentially most of Canada, including its southernmost regions, with visibility particularly high across Western Canada and the northern territories.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Holds a press conference in Istanbul - Turkiye

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 22, 2025. Iran condemned in the strongest terms the U.S. "brutal" military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, said Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday in a press conference in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Debris fell from the eaves of some buildings, causing damage to cars, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Interior of an apartment where part of the ceiling has collapsed, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Interior of an apartment where part of the ceiling has collapsed, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Firefighters inspecting some buildings where they fell from the cornices of some buildings, causing damage to cars, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Debris fell from the eaves of some buildings, causing damage to cars, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Firefighters inspecting some buildings where they fell from the cornices of some buildings, causing damage to cars, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Firefighters inspecting some buildings where they fell from the cornices of some buildings, causing damage to cars, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Napoli - Italy

Interior of an apartment where part of the ceiling has collapsed, after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in the Campi Flegrei area at 1:25 am. The epicenter was near Pozzuoli. It was the strongest recorded with the phenomenon of bradyseism. Naples, Italy on March 13, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Blizzard Hits Eastern Nebraska with Dangerous Gusty Winds 3

A severe blizzard hit Nebraska on Tuesday, March 4, bringing sideways snow and strong winds that continued into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gust of 77 mph was recorded in Fairbury.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 2

Tropical Cyclone Garance struck Réunion on Friday, February 28, with winds up to 166 km/h. The storm made landfall on the northern coast of the island. Reports state that Garance is the strongest cyclone to hit Réunion since Cyclone Firinga in 1989.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds

Tropical Cyclone Garance struck Réunion on Friday, February 28, with winds up to 166 km/h. The storm made landfall on the northern coast of the island. Reports state that Garance is the strongest cyclone to hit Réunion since Cyclone Firinga in 1989.

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Biden Disembarks Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden disembark Air Force One after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Disembarks Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden disembark Air Force One after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Disembarks Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden, center, walks to a vehicle after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Disembarks Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden, second left, walks to a vehicle after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Disembarks Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden, fourth left, and First Lady Jill Biden, left, walk to their vehicle after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Boards Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Boards Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden, left, and First Lady Jill Biden board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Boards Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Boards Air Force One - Joint Base Andrews

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Biden is pushing to give Ukraine the strongest possible hand as President-elect Donald Trump is likely to push a negotiated settlement to fulfill his pledged to promptly end the grinding war started by Russia's Vladimir Putin almost three years ago. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zhejiang University High Gravity Laboratory

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - An aerial photo shows the install compeleted facade of the experimental building of Zhejiang University's High gravity centrifugal Simulation and Experimental Device project in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, November 8, 2024. The Zhejiang University Supergravity centrifuge Simulation and Experimental Equipment project is the first national major science and technology infrastructure project in Zhejiang Province. After completion, it will become a multidisciplinary scientific experiment facility with the largest capacity of supergravity centrifuge and the strongest function of experimental chamber in the world.

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Zhejiang University High Gravity Laboratory

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - An aerial photo shows the install compeleted facade of the experimental building of Zhejiang University's High gravity centrifugal Simulation and Experimental Device project in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, November 8, 2024. The Zhejiang University Supergravity centrifuge Simulation and Experimental Equipment project is the first national major science and technology infrastructure project in Zhejiang Province. After completion, it will become a multidisciplinary scientific experiment facility with the largest capacity of supergravity centrifuge and the strongest function of experimental chamber in the world.