‘Once-in-a lifetime’ snowstorm alert issued for Texas, residents asked to prepare as if a hurricane is coming

A ‘once-in- a lifetime’ snowstorm alert has been issued in Texas, triggering panic buying by the residents as Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources. Forecasters said cold temperatures will begin in the Austin area overnight Friday, and the weekend might turn into catastrophic. Meteorologist Dylan Federico said it will be a rare high-impact…

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Who is Karishma Manzur? Bangladeshi-born Democrat calls to defund ICE, says agents may be from ‘extremist groups’

A New Hampshire Democratic Senate candidate stirred a row after calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be defunded and questioning whether some of its agents are linked to extremist groups.Karishma Manzur, who is challenging Congressman Chris Pappas for the Democratic nomination, made the remarks during a recent appearance on WMUR’s CloseUp. A short…

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‘Real estate person at heart’: At Board of Peace event, Trump calls Gaza beautiful piece of property

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Gaza as a “beautiful piece of property” and said he is a “real estate person at heart” while outlining his administration’s vision for rebuilding the war-torn Palestinian enclave.Speaking at the Board of Peace ceremony on the sidelines of the Davos forum, Trump emphasised location as central to his…

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Denmark just uncovered a 600-year-old ship, the largest medieval cargo vessel ever found | World News

Denmark just uncovered a 600-year-old ship, the largest medieval cargo vessel ever found (AI-generated) For centuries, the sound of the seabed between Denmark and Sweden has been disturbed by currents, anchors and passing ships. Little attention was paid to what lay beneath until construction work for Copenhagen’s new Lynetteholm district required closer inspection. During those…

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‘America not ready for woman president’: Gretchen Whitmer clashes with Michelle Obama | World News

For nearly a decade, Democrats have handled defeat like something fragile and embarrassing, preferring to step around it rather than examine it, until two women finally spoke with a clarity the party has long avoided.Michelle Obama said aloud what many Democrats have privately suspected but rarely admitted during an election cycle. “There are men out…

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Watch: Indian influencer snaps at pedestrian’s ‘civic sense’ during sidewalk fit check, viral video sparks outrage

Influencer Snaps at Pedestrian During Sidewalk ‘Fit Check’, Internet Is Furious A short video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked fresh debate about influencer behaviour in public spaces, public etiquette and the growing tension between social media content creation and everyday life in crowded cities. The clip was shared from Instagram, early Thursday, by…

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Drone attack: Russian oil port blasts, fuel tanks damaged in attack by Ukraine; 3 killed

An oil terminal near the village of Volna in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai was struck late Wednesday by Ukrainian drones, triggering a major fire that killed at least three people and injured several others, according to Russian authorities.Krasnodar region governor Veniamin Kondratyev said four oil product tanks caught fire following the strike. Emergency services said the…

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Ice in the desert? UAE records its lowest temperature of the season at 0.2°C | World News

UAE recorded its coldest morning this winter as temperatures dropped to 0.2°C today early morning/Representative Image The UAE experienced one of its coldest mornings of the winter season today, with temperatures dropping sharply across several parts of the country. The lowest temperature recorded this morning was 0.2°C in Jebel Jais, as the nation continues to…

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Skip the layover: SpiceJet launches direct Ahmedabad–Sharjah flights this February | World News

SpiceJet will launch five-day-a-week non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah from February 5, 2026/Image: X A new direct air link is set to shorten the distance between Gujarat and the UAE. Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah, a move aimed at meeting growing demand from business travellers,…

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