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Millions across the South and central US brace for ice storm as officials urge staying off roads

A winter storm bringing the triple threat of ice, snow and sleet Tuesday to parts of the South and central US has prompted officials to make preparation plans, leading to road and school closures and flight cancellations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/6B9qJXr

Eurovision: Why is the UK hosting it and when is it on?

Around 160 million people from across the globe will watch the world's biggest song contest live from Liverpool on 13 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HB98MN0

Winter storms extend east, wind chills bring dangerous temperatures: Tuesday's weather forecast

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Winter storm advisories are in the forecast for parts of Texas and the South this week as another winter weather system moved through the country.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/CKD0zeP

Nearly 1,000 flights already canceled Tuesday as winter storm rolls through the US

Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled across the United States Tuesday, according to FlightAware, as extreme winter weather affects parts of the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/zds2BwZ

Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition

Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says "it was the toughest thing I've ever done". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oR4zIle

After a decade, CRISPR gene editing is a 'revolution in progress.' What does the future hold?

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Over the next decade, scientists predict CRISPR will yield multiple medical treatments and be used to modify crops.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/QSGAytL

ASML says 'rules are being finalized' on chip export controls to China

ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, says "rules are being finalized" on export controls, amid reports that the Netherlands and Japan have joined the United States in restricting sales of some computer chip machinery to China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/teavUO7

Rare 'mother-of-pearl' cloud spotted in Scotland

Stunning Nacreous cloud captured by BBC Weather Watchers in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dMDe5nS

Manhunt continues for 'extremely dangerous' kidnapping suspect who may be using dating apps to evade capture, police say

A sweeping multi-day manhunt continues for a suspect accused of brutally beating and kidnapping a woman in Oregon who remains in critical condition, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/WNrxVhA

ULEZ expansion: Pressure mounts on London mayor to reconsider plans

Over half of outer London boroughs have voiced concerns with some councils considering legal action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0RVhGl3

Barrett Strong, Motown trailblazer with the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, dies at 81

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Singer Barrett Strong, who cut Motown's first million-selling song and helped create hits for artists like the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, has died.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/W4Ipyog

Malo Gusto: Chelsea sign teenage right-back from Lyon in £31m deal

Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0zy1CVY

This painting was found in a farm shed covered in bird droppings. It sold for $3 million

Once abandoned in a farm shed, a rediscovered Anthony van Dyck painting has sold for over $3 million at auction. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/vFIUiTx

'SNL': Southwest Airlines apologizes for mass cancellations over holidays, offers absurd solutions

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"Saturday Night Live" is joining in on many 2022 holiday travelers' favorite pastime: hating on Southwest Airlines.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/oCYG6eW

'SNL': Merrick Garland, FBI agents search Pence, Obama's houses for classified documents

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Democrat and Republican politicians alike, beware: If you've taken classified documents, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland will find you.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/jkARHPc

Protesters across the US decry police brutality after Tyre Nichols' death

Protesters once again took to the streets to decry police brutality over the weekend after the release of video depicting the violent Memphis police beating that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/GB2yMpg

Driving in the snow? What to do if you're stuck in your car during a winter storm

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Winter weather can be treacherous and it's important to stay safe if you get stuck.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/dK4oMiI

29-year-old woman faces charges for posing as teen at New Jersey high school, police say

A 29-year-old New Jersey woman is facing charges over claims she used false government documents in a ploy to pose as a teenager at a high school, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/H6B5Ebg

Sleep disorders are associated with more parental stress

It's no surprise to new parent Dr. Neha Chaudhary that a new study found that sleep disorders in parents and children cause parental stress. Here's what she advises you do next. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/5cIDpg0

Wind chill and winter storm warnings work their way across the country: Weekend weather updates

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Another winter storm is working its way across the US, forecast to stretch across the Midwest in the coming days, with snow reaching the East Coast.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/SWK50ds

How NBA teams showed solidarity on day of Tyre Nichols video release

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"To the Nichols family, my teammates and I are and have been paying attention," Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. wrote.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/6dMVlOm