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Nor’easter Menaces Philly as Hungary Hits Campaign Mode; Avalanche Recovery Drags On, Football Spats Flare, Linux eCryptfs Stirs, Japan’s “Punch” Monkey Boosts Zoos, Itoje Mourns, and ATS Euromaster UK Exit Threatens Jobs
Nor’easter Targets Philadelphia Region
AccuWeather is tracking a nor’easter forecast to smack most of the Philadelphia area with major impacts, while coastal zones are under a blizzard warning. Winter, once again, is applying for the job of “regional bully” and interviewing extremely well.
Hungary Launches Parliamentary Campaign Season
Parliamentary election campaigning is underway in Hungary, and candidates plus their supporting organisations have two weeks to gather the required voter signatures to qualify. Nothing says “vibrant democracy” like speed running paperwork with a stopwatch.
Sierra Nevada Avalanche Recovery Efforts Continue
Officials in California’s Sierra Nevada are working to reduce the risk of additional avalanches after a deadly slide, so recovery teams can safely reach and recover the victims. The focus remains on safety and respecting the dead, in terrain that does not do second chances.
Arne Slot Shrugs Off Rooney’s “Aura” Critique
Liverpool manager Arne Slot responded to Wayne Rooney’s claim that he lacks the “aura” for Anfield, saying success is what creates presence and noting that both he and Jurgen Klopp have won league titles. Slot also questioned how widely Rooney’s view is shared, while Rooney warned pressure could rise if Liverpool miss Champions League qualification, with Liverpool currently sixth ahead of a trip to Nottingham Forest and improved league form of late.
Referee Appointment Draws Fresh Scrutiny
Referee Matthew Carley, appointed for Wales vs Scotland, has previously been criticised by a BBC presenter over his officiating. Nothing spices up a match like the pre-game subplot, “Will the whistle be the main character?”
eCryptfs Shows Surprise Signs of Life Ahead of Linux 7.0
The in-kernel stackable filesystem eCryptfs, known for per-directory encryption, is seeing an unusual uptick in development activity ahead of Linux 7.0 after years of quiet. This comes as alternatives like fscrypt across multiple filesystems and full-disk encryption have become more prominent, and as Ubuntu has largely moved away from home-directory encryption efforts, so yes, the old tool is polishing its resume.
Baby Monkey “Punch” Drives Zoo Tourism in Japan
A baby monkey named Punch has gone viral, drawing attention and prompting visitors to travel to a zoo in Japan to see him in person. The internet has once again identified the one true economic development plan: cute animal content with a face you cannot argue with.
Maro Itoje Receives Message From Father After Mother’s Death
England captain Maro Itoje received a poignant message from his father, Efe Itoje, following the death of Maro’s mother ahead of the Six Nations. It is a reminder that behind the headlines and fixtures, grief does not check the calendar.
ATS Euromaster Plans UK Wind-Down, Hundreds of Jobs at Risk
Car garage chain ATS Euromaster confirmed plans to wind down UK operations after significant financial losses, putting 703 roles at risk across its head office, call centre, and 103 sites. The company proposes selling 35 locations to Formula One Autocentres and 14 to S&M Tyres (Elite Garages), with affected sites staying open during consultation until 30 April 2026 and final trading set for 1 May 2026 if approved, corporate strategy by spreadsheet, human cost by reality.
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