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PECO Crews Prepare for Potential Power Outages as Winter Storm Approaches
PECO crews are getting ready for possible outages as a winter storm moves into the region, with the risk of widespread power failures depending more on the type and weight of precipitation than on total snowfall.
Philadelphia Bars and Restaurants Plan to Remain Open During Sunday Snowstorm
As a major snowstorm is expected Sunday, some Philadelphia bars, restaurants, and cafés say they plan to stay open for locals who can walk to neighborhood spots. Businesses are preparing with comfort food, warm drinks, fireplaces, and events such as karaoke and NFC Championship game watch parties, with examples including McGillan’s Olde Ale House and Famous 4th Street Deli. Other venues across the city and nearby areas also plan to operate, though some may adjust hours or close if conditions worsen.
British tourist, 25, dies after violent altercation in Cape Verde resort
A 25-year-old British tourist from south-east London, Dean Taylor, died after being assaulted during a late-night street fight in Santa Maria on the island of Sal in Cape Verde on January 7, police said. Investigators reported he was struck with a chair and repeatedly punched and kicked, and he died while being taken to Dr Ramiro Figueira Hospital. Five suspects have been detained, and the UK Foreign Office said it is supporting the family and liaising with local authorities.
ISMG and CyCube partner to improve cybersecurity training for the AI era
ISMG has teamed up with Israeli startup CyCube to strengthen CyberEd.io’s hands-on cybersecurity training. The investment will add real-world threat labs, along with personalized, adaptive exercises and assessments, to help security teams keep pace with threats accelerated by generative and agentic AI.
Temple University Hospital to Remain Open During Philadelphia Snowstorm
Temple University Hospital plans to stay open and fully staffed 24/7 during the upcoming Philadelphia snowstorm, with emergency and facilities crews prepared to keep routes clear for patients and ambulances. The hospital has space for staff to sleep and shower if overnight stays are needed. Temple Health urges residents to check on neighbors, charge phones and medical devices, refill prescriptions before the storm, and stay off the roads unless a medical emergency requires care.
Russia’s Bid to Revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) Format Is Unlikely for Three Reasons
Russia’s Planned Revival Of RIC Is Unlikely For Three Reasons, as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow wants to restart the Russia-India-China dialogue, but major obstacles remain. China and India’s recent thaw is still tentative, their border disputes continue to constrain deeper cooperation, and India faces heightened U.S. pressure—including over Russian oil imports and regional security ties—that makes joining a revived RIC politically risky. Leaders might still meet informally at upcoming BRICS or SCO gatherings, but any interaction is likely to be symbolic rather than a meaningful restart of the format.
New Filtration Technology Could Significantly Improve Removal of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
New filtration technology developed at Rice University uses a copper-aluminum layered double hydroxide (LDH) material that can absorb long-chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than common filtration systems, potentially speeding pollution cleanup. The positively charged LDH attracts negatively charged PFAS and can be used as a drop-in material with existing filtration infrastructure. Researchers also report a related process to destroy captured PFAS by heating the concentrated chemicals to about 400–500°C, trapping fluoride as a stable calcium-fluoride waste, though scaling both approaches for industrial deployment remains a major challenge.
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