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Winter Storm Pushes Into Pacific Northwest
Satellite imagery captures a strong winter storm making its way across the west coast of the United States and Canada on Monday, February 26. The storm system was forecast to bring heavy snow to parts of the Oregon Cascades and Northern Rockies, according to the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA). Footage shows the storm moving across western states and Canadian provinces. Areas of Saska … ⌘ Read more

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Ripple effects of Alabama’s frozen embryo decision
The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling classifying frozen embryos as children has prompted several clinics to temporarily halt their IVF programs due to concerns about legal repercussions. ⌘ Read more

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How to Recover Unsaved Word Documents on Mac with AutoRecovery
While you should get in the habit of frequently saving your documents as you work in them, including in Microsoft Word, things don’t always go as planned. Many modern Mac apps will automatically save progress as you work in them, and Microsoft Word is one of them. Thanks to a feature called AutoRecovery, which saves … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/26/how-to-recover-unsaved-word-documents-on-mac-wit … ⌘ Read more

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Water Cannons Force Tractor to Reverse During Brussels Farmers’ Protest
Police used water cannons to force a tractor to retreat as protesting farmers clashed with authorities in Brussels on Monday, February 26, the same day the European Union’s agriculture ministers gathered for a meeting in the city. Footage recorded by Marc Tilley showed a tractor driving toward a police barricade. The police aim water cannons at the tractor … ⌘ Read more

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Hiker Rescued in Spectacular Fashion From Scenic Spot Near Rio
A woman who broke her leg while hiking near Rio de Janeiro was airlifted to safety in dramatic fashion on Sunday, February 25, in what rescuers said were adverse conditions at high altitude. Footage posted by Rio de Janeiro’s military fire department shows the rescue helicopter against the spectacular coastal backdrop that attracts hikers to the famed Pedra do Telegrafo. “ … ⌘ Read more

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‘Do or die moment’ for Ukraine, ‘Western credibility’ hangs in the balance
Ukrainian troops have pulled out of a village in the east of the country, an army spokesman said Monday, as Russian forces display advantages in manpower and ammunition on the battlefield at the start of the war ’s third year. The latest setback for Kyiv’s soldiers was in the village of Lastochkyne, where they fell back to nearby villages in an attempt to h … ⌘ Read more

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Ukraine needs ‘stable aid just to defend itself’
With French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host European leaders Monday for a conference aimed at strengthening Western support for Ukraine, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative Peter Zalmayev tells France 24 that Kyiv requires timely and stable deliveries of aid just to defend the territory it already controls amid a renewed Russian onslaught. ⌘ Read more

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UN voices alarm as Israel says preparing for Rafah invasion
The UN chief warned Monday that an invasion of Rafah in far-southern Gaza would “put the final nail in the coffin” of aid operations, after Israel said its army had readied a plan to move civilians out of the packed city. ⌘ Read more

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Joanna Page nearly quit acting before landing her role in ‘Gavin and Stacey’
After becoming a household name on ‘Gavin and Stacey’, Joanna Page has admitted she was on the verge of quitting acting before landing her role in the BBC Three show. ⌘ Read more

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WTO pushes for reform, warns multilateralism ‘under attack’
The World Trade Organization pushed for reform at a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, warning that economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are threatening global commerce and multilateral trading systems. ⌘ Read more

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Bad Bunny has been branded “cruel and irresponsible” by animals rights group PETA for riding a real horse onstage
Rapper/singer Bad Bunny has been branded “cruel and irresponsible” by animals rights group PETA for riding a real horse onstage on the opening night of his tour. ⌘ Read more

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The mission to recover bounty of ‘ncalculable value’ from legendary Caribbean shipwreck
Colombia’s government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. ⌘ Read more

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Iranians urged to vote in first elections since wave of protests
Voters in Iran are being urged to go to the polls as the country gears up for its first elections since Iran was rocked by nationwide protests over the death of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, 22, after her arrest for allegedly violating the strict dress code for women. Surveys showed most voters don’t intend to take part in the poll. ⌘ Read more

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Adorable Grey Seal Pup Born In Chicago
Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo has an adorable new resident - a grey seal pup born on 17 February 2024. The male pup, who weighed nearly 35 pounds at birth, will remain behind the scenes for approximately the next month and a half with his 11-year-old mother, Georgie. This is Georgie’s first time experiencing motherhood since she arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. As a pup, Georgie was found stranded on an island in Geor … ⌘ Read more

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Ukraine says counteroffensive plans were leaked to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested on Sunday that plans for Kyiv’s long-awaited counteroffensive last year had been leaked to Russia ahead of time. Ukraine’s counteroffensive in 2023, powered by billions of dollars in Western arms, largely fell flat, failing to break through multiple lines of Russian defences and fortifications. ⌘ Read more

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Unexploded WW2 Bomb Removed From Back Yard in Plymouth
More than 100 British Army and Royal Navy personnel assisted in the removal of an unexploded 500 kg bomb from the back yard of a home in Plymouth on Friday, February 23. Footage released by Devon and Cornwall Police shows cranes lifting the bomb from the soil onto the back of a truck to be driven out of the city. The bomb was discovered on February 20, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said, c … ⌘ Read more

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Slurry Sprayed Onto Brussels Street Amid Fractious Farmer Protest
The uncustomary “stench of manure” was in the air in Brussels on February 26, Politico said, as protesting farmers again descended on the EU capital, in time for a meeting of the bloc’s agriculture ministers. According to the Brussels Times, police were being “bombarded” with dung, and responded with tear gas and water cannons. Tractors were also seen driving through … ⌘ Read more

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Prepare for Battle: Age of Empires Mobile Launches Later This Year!
Age of Empires Mobile, developed by TiMi Studio Group and Xbox Games Studio World’s Edge, is set to launch later this year aiming to bring the classic PC gameplay to mobile devices with simplified controls. Engage in global siege battles in multiplayer or build your empire solo in single-player mode, exploring dungeons and gathering resources. It will include … ⌘ Read more

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Meningitis warning after Florida student dies
The Volusia County School District is offering grief counseling support for students at Burns Science and Technology Charter School after one of their students died. Parents later received a text warning them that their students may have been exposed to meningitis. ⌘ Read more

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Last holdout Hungary to vote on Swedish NATO bid
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on parliament to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid, with Monday’s vote expected to clear the final obstacle for an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more

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Man wanted after stealing car with child inside
Police are searching for a man who stole a car in Detroit that had a child inside. The 3-year-old girl and car were both later found, but the suspect is still on the run after the crime on the city’s west side over the weekend. ⌘ Read more

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Congress coming up against deadline to pass spending bill once again
It’s a race against time once again as Congress needs to pass a spending bill to avoid a governnment shut down. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris joins FOX 5’s On The Hill to discuss the latest moves in the House to push legislation forward. ⌘ Read more

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Trump-Biden rematch looks more likely after Nikki Haley loses SC primary
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley took a big hit in her home state over the weekend, losing the primary by double digits to former President Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball joins On The Hill to discuss the latest in the run up to the 2024 general election. ⌘ Read more

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Albanese government is ‘ambiguous and weak’ on Israel-Hamas conflict
The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says the Albanese government is “ambiguous and weak” on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Mr Sheridan told Sky News host Steve Price that Hamas is an illegal proscribed terrorist organisation “under Australian law”.

“So we wouldn’t allow an organisation like that to control a slice of territory that we were responsible for. … ⌘ Read more

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Brian Cox married his second wife Nicole Ansari after giving her an ultimatum – telling her they either needed to exchange vows or split up
‘Succession’ actor Brian Cox has revealed he married his second wife Nicole Ansari after giving her an ultimatum - telling her they either needed to exchange vows or split up. ⌘ Read more

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UN chief: Security Council undermined by Gaza, Ukraine deadlock
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday (February 26) deplored how the U.N. Security Council had failed to respond adequately to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the conflicts had “perhaps fatally” undermined its authority. ⌘ Read more

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Bolsonaro Supporters Flood Street in Sao Paulo
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro ridiculed accusations against him of orchestrating a failed coup in front of tens of thousands of his supporters gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday, February 25. Police are investigating if Bolsonaro incited what amounted to a failed coup after losing the 2022 election, and say he edited a draft presidential decree that would have declared a state of emergency and c … ⌘ Read more

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US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024
A U.S. Air Force member set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C., protesting Israel’s operations in Gaza. ⌘ Read more

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Sarah Michelle Gellar has thrown her support behind Shannen Doherty
Sarah Michelle Gellar has thrown her support behind her longtime pal Shannen Doherty after the actress lifted the lid on her feud with Alyssa Milano and claimed she got her fired from ‘Charmed’. ⌘ Read more

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New British Antarctic Drone Sends Back First Footage Of Icy Continent
British Antarctic Survey scientists have shared the first images and video from their new Windracers drone as they test the new ULTRA uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southern continent’s icy wastes. Over the last few weeks the UAV has flown over 720kms collecting images and scientific data that could enable researchers to widen the range of resear … ⌘ Read more

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for lack of ‘self awareness’
‘To Di For’ Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield has blasted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their “lack of self-awareness”.

Ms Schofield’s remarks come as Donald Trump issued a warning to the Duke of Sussex saying he won’t protect him from deportation from the US amid claims the royal misrepresented his history of illegal drug use.

The Duke of Sussex is in th … ⌘ Read more

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Ben Stokes brushes off suggestion that England were not ruthless against India
Ben Stokes dismissed suggestions England lack a ruthless edge and expressed pride at how his team have fared in Indian conditions after not being given a “chance in hell” of success. England succumbed to a first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, as India moved into an unassailable 3-1 lea … ⌘ Read more

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Billionaire-backed Koch network drops funding for Nikki Haley after South Carolina loss
Americans for Prosperity, the organization backed by conservative billionaire Charles Koch has revealed it will suspend funding for Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign after her loss in South Carolina.

Haley’s campaign thanked the group for being an “ally in the fight for freedom and conservative govern … ⌘ Read more

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Concept of gender pay gap is a ‘load of nonsense’: Caleb Bond
Sky News host Caleb Bond says the concept of gender pay gap is a “load of nonsense”.

Mr Bond said it “denies the biological reality” of women going off to have children.

“Which necessarily affects their lifetime earnings, because they tend to take more time out.

“Women tend to work in what you might call caring positions.

“Like nursing or teaching, that tend to be paid less … ⌘ Read more

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Dutch Holiday Home Allows You To ‘Live In A Bird Box’
Fancy spending a vacation living in a human-sized birdhouse? Now you can thanks to a luxury holiday home in the Netherlands. In the heart of the Hoge Veluwe National Park lies the Buitenplaats Koningsweg. Once a barracks site, it now serves as a vibrant community for dozens of artists and creative entrepreneurs. As part of an innovative project by the municipality of Arnhem, 11 architect … ⌘ Read more

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Greens have ‘no idea what they’re doing’: Paul Murray
On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Dunkley by-election, cost-of-living, Greens mega tax and more.

Sky News host Paul Murray says the Green have “no idea what they’re doing”.

“They want to introduce new super profit taxes on businesses that have a turnover of $100 million dollars or more.

“Remember, turnover is not profit.

“But the Greens say you sh … ⌘ Read more

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Huge Show of Support for Bolsonaro in Sao Paulo Amid Coup Investigation
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro ridiculed accusations against him of orchestrating a failed coup in front of tens of thousands of his supporters gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday, February 25. Police are investigating if Bolsonaro incited what amounted to a failed coup after losing the 2022 election, and say he edited a draft presidential decree t … ⌘ Read more

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Lifeboat Crew Joined in River Thames by Dolphins
A lifeboat crew were joined by three dolphins in the River Thames on February 25 at Northfleet, with one crew member describing “an incredible sight”. “It was an incredible sight, we spotted the dolphin-like fins at first, there were two adults and a calf, they were approximately two metres in length, incredible to witness,” John Robinson said. “We often see seals whilst out on the lifeboat, but dolp … ⌘ Read more

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Spice Girl Geri Horner ‘overwhelmingly upset’ amid Red Bull’s probe into Christian Horner
Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell has reportedly unfollowed and refollowed her former bandmate Victoria Beckham and her husband David Beckham on social media amid Christian Horner allegations.

Earlier this month it was revealed that the Red Bull Formula One racing team are investigating claims made against Horner by an empl … ⌘ Read more

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Berlinale 2024: Golden Bear goes to Mati Diop’s restitution documentary ‘Dahomey’
An unseasonably warm Berlin celebrates a new Golden Bear winner. This Berlin International Film Festival has come to a close, and the jury of the 74th edition , led by Lupita Nyong’o ( 12 Years A Slave, Black Panther, Us ), has elected its winner out of the 20 films in Competition. The coveted Golden Bear for Best Film went to Dahomey , by Fr … ⌘ Read more

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Jim Chalmers ‘doing the right thing’ by reforming the RBA: Cameron Milner
GXO Strategies Director Cameron Milner has praised Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed changes to the RBA.

His comments come as the Coalition is gearing up to oppose Labor’s central bank revamp unless Jim Chalmers meets its demand that a new specialist monetary policy board be composed of current RBA members.

“I think it’s great that Jim Chalmers is actua … ⌘ Read more

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Concerns over visa applications as ‘rampant anti-Semitism’ continues
Sky News host Peta Credlin has raised concerns about visa applications being processed out of Gaza amid “rampant anti-Semitism” in Australia.

Ms Credlin expressed disgust over a pro-Palestinian protest held outside Town Hall last week.

“Only this time, the spectre of jihad was spoken about openly and publicly. Not contained to a fiery speech in a Sydney mosque b … ⌘ Read more

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Barnaby Joyce diagnosed with ‘sleep disorder’
Sky News host Sharri Markson says Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has a “sleeping issue”.

Ms Markson said the Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Barnaby Joyce “needs the time off”.

“Because he has this sleep disorder.

“According to Barnaby, it’s not a drinking problem, it’s sleep apnea.

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European farmers protests turn fiery in Brussels
Farmers on Monday (February 26) dumped tires on the streets of the Belgian capital before setting them on fire, in the latest of many protests by farmers across Europe against competition from cheap food imports, excessive environmental rules and subsidies favoring large firms. Francis Maguire reports. ⌘ Read more

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