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Snow and Flood Alerts as Nottingham Forest Swap Managers Again, Ring Retreats From Police, Global Order Wobbles, and Legal-Tech-Sports Spats Flare Up
Weekend Snow and Ice Warnings as Temperatures Drop
Fresh snow and ice warnings are in place for the weekend as temperatures are set to fall sharply, with a new weather front raising the risk of more snowfall.
Nottingham Forest Hire Yet Another Manager
Vitor Pereira has signed on to manage Nottingham Forest until the end of next season, becoming the club’s fourth manager of the current campaign. Because nothing says “long-term strategy” like speed-running coaches.
Amazon’s Ring Backs Away From Police Surveillance Partnership
Amazon-owned Ring is canceling its planned partnership with police surveillance firm Flock Safety after criticism reignited by a Super Bowl ad, with privacy concerns flaring over expanding neighborhood camera networks.
Germany Warns the Rules-Based Order Is Failing
Germany’s Chancellor Merz told the Munich Security Conference that the rules-based international order is no longer functioning, warning that freedom is not guaranteed in an era dominated by major powers.
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Barred After Helmet Appeal Rejected
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal to wear a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Researchers Develop Sunlight-Storing Material That Releases Heat Later
Chemists at UC Santa Barbara, led by Associate Professor Grace Han, reported in Science that they developed an organic material that captures sunlight, stores it in chemical bonds for years, and can release it later as heat on demand, potentially reducing reliance on bulky batteries or the electrical grid.
Philadelphia Water Main Break Floods Bustleton Area
A water main break in Philadelphia’s Bustleton neighborhood sent water gushing down an overpass, flooding the area below.
Radio Show Falsely Reports Dick Van Dyke’s Death, Then Corrects
A UK breakfast radio show mistakenly announced that Dick Van Dyke had died, confusing him with James Van Der Beek. Co-host Jamie Theakston quickly corrected the error, noting Van Dyke is alive at 100. The report also said Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11 at 48 from colorectal cancer, with a family statement describing his death as peaceful.
Trump Visit to Fort Bragg to Recognize Special Forces
Trump and the first lady will visit Fort Bragg on Friday to recognize Special Forces members involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and to meet with soldiers and military families.
Justice Department Sues Harvard Over Admissions Data Request
The Department of Justice sued Harvard University in federal court in Boston, alleging the school has withheld admissions-related data sought by the Trump administration to assess compliance with the Supreme Court ruling that barred affirmative action in college admissions. The lawsuit says Harvard has not turned over requested documents for more than 10 months.
AI and VR “Digital Twin” Aims to Improve Zero-Energy Building Design
Researchers have developed an AI-powered digital twin for building design that combines rule-based symbolic AI with VR, offering real-time visualization and simultaneous evaluation of energy performance and indoor thermal comfort during the design stage of Zero-Energy Buildings.
Mask Bans Proposed for Law Enforcement Amid Expanded ICE Operations
Cities and states are proposing bans on law enforcement officers wearing masks following a rise in ICE operations. St. Paul, Minnesota, where thousands of ICE agents have deployed under Operation Metro Surge, is considering a local prohibition on officers covering their faces.
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