Transportation in the US Northeast is disrupted by heavy snow, forcing schools to close. The US Northeast is currently covered in a thick layer of snow due to a strong, swift winter storm, and at least one person has died as a result. Millions of Americans had to drive in dangerous conditions due to the snowstorm, which also caused major disruptions to air travel and the closing of schools.
Nvidia is about to outpace Amazon in terms of value.
The company is about to surpass Amazon in value for the first time since 2002. Nvidia's market capitalization increased to 1.715 trillion dollars in 2024 after a 40% spike. That is only roughly 3% less than the 1.767 trillion dollar worth of Amazon.
The Philippine government rejects the deepfake recording of President Marcos calling for war against China.
According to his communications office, a "foreign actor" is probably responsible for the deepfake content that gave the impression that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was advocating for military action against China.
Article 23: A strict new national security bill is passed by the Hong Kong legislature
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has overwhelmingly approved a new national security law that increases the authority of the government to suppress opposition. New laws on treason, espionage, external meddling, state secrets, and sedition were included in the Safeguarding National Security Law, which was passed on Tuesday. New authorities, according to Chief Executive John Lee, are required to preserve Hong Kong's standing. Critics claim they will be used to stifle dissent further and are overly ambiguous.
China: Zhang Xiaoming was dismissed from the CPPCC as deputy secretary general.
Zhang Xiaoming, a senior Chinese official, has lost his job as the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's deputy secretary general. It is the principal political advisory body in the nation. In 2022, he was named Deputy Secretary General of the nation's highest political advisory body. The political body's two-day meeting concluded with the announcement of the decision. Watch to find out more!
Russia discovered enormous oil and gas deposits in Antarctica.
Russia discovered massive oil and gas deposits in the Antarctic, with much of it in areas claimed by the United Kingdom. MPs have expressed concern that the studies are a prelude to drilling rigs exploiting fossil fuels from the pristine location. Watch to learn more.
War in Gaza: Israeli forces press deeper into the north and south of the strip
The Israeli force has advanced deeper into northern and southern Gaza, re-entering the densely populated city of Jabalia in the north. The claimed goal is to prevent Hamas from reestablishing its capabilities, but the increasing civilian casualties indicate a different tale. Displaced Palestinians express sadness and anger as attacks continue. Meanwhile, Israeli forces escalate their attacks in southern Gaza, edging closer to a possible full-scale assault on Rafah. The United Nations human rights head strongly condemns such measures, citing violations of international humanitarian law and judicial decisions. Many Palestinians have been evacuated yet again, this time to a designated 'humanitarian zone' that lacks basic supplies.
UK: Senior Tory official acknowledges participation
To his great humiliation, prominent Tory MP Rishi Sunak has acknowledged his role in a Honey Trap scandal that targeted a minister and other lawmakers. At least 12 males who work in and around the UK Parliament have been singled out as part of the scandal.
Germany's AfD files 22 claims before the highest court, claiming rights violations.
The far-right AfD party in Germany is bringing numerous issues before the nation's Supreme Constitutional Court. The party asserts that there is a violation of its rights. The party has filed at least 22 cases, which are still ongoing in court.
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