Topic: Weather — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-24 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In the wake of a lengthy cold snap that caused natural gas prices to spike to their highest level ever across New England, Maine policymakers met this past week to dissect the resulting rise in electricity costs and broach potential solutions.
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[2026-02-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: There’s a thing I’m not supposed to tell you about Beppu, a hot-spring town in southern Japan that is known as a place of medicinal healing, a resort town with a wide range of accommodation and famously agreeable locals.
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[2026-02-24 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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[2026-02-24 03:55 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow (30 centimetres) across parts of the US Northeast including New York City on Monday, bringing travel to a near standstill for millions of residents as the treacherous conditions closed roads, shut down train service and forced the cancellation of some 5700 flights.
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[2026-02-24 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban.
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[2026-02-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Capitol is seen during heavy rain as the Department of Homeland Security funding bill remains in limbo, in Washington, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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[2026-02-24 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Even as the digging out began in New York and New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned Monday that perilous conditions could persist. Thousands are dealing with power failures from downed electrical lines.
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[2026-02-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian food and drink] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In the annual Easter bun battle, the Australian consumer advocacy group awards 95% to a non-traditional product
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[2026-02-24 00:05 UTC+10:00] [US weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive over a foot of snow, creating whiteout conditions
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[2026-02-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It is perhaps no surprise that someone has asked for it to rain vodka atop the Mountain of Wishes – the real shock is that they get it.
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[2026-02-23 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Decizia neașteptată de vineri, 20 februarie 2026, a Curții Supreme a SUA, care a declarat ilegale majoritatea tarifelor impuse de președintele american Donald Trump, i-a pus pe partenerii comerciali ai Statelor Unite în situația de a descifra ce înseamnă verdictul pentru fiecare în parte.
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[2026-02-23 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Sie dürfen noch fahren: Ein Schneepflug räumt die Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Am Sonntag erreichte ein heftiger Schneesturm die Millionenmetropole. Bürgermeister Zohran Mamdani erließ ein Fahrverbot für Autos, Lastwagen, Motorroller und E-Bikes, das mindestens bis Montag Mittag (Ortszeit) gelten soll. Nur systemrelevante Beschäftigte und Einsatzkräfte sind von dem Verbot ausgenommen.
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[2026-02-23 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Sie dürfen noch fahren: Ein Schneepflug räumt die Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Am Sonntag erreichte ein heftiger Schneesturm die Millionenmetropole. Bürgermeister Zohran Mamdani erließ ein Fahrverbot für Autos, Lastwagen, Motorroller und E-Bikes, das mindestens bis Montag Mittag (Ortszeit) gelten soll. Nur systemrelevante Beschäftigte und Einsatzkräfte sind von dem Verbot ausgenommen.
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[2026-02-23 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Blizzard conditions are expected from Delaware into southern New England, and travel will be "extremely treacherous" to "nearly impossible" today, according to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
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[2026-02-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Gary Abernathy via The Empowerment Alliance,
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As a climate reporter for DW’s environment desk Holly covers a wide range of topics including extreme weather, water scarcity and energy policy.
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[2026-02-23 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: In New York City, a few tourists still wandered through Times Square while snow and wind began to build. Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a shutdown of the city’s traffic network, allowing only emergency travel. A ban on nonessential vehicles runs from Sunday night to Monday noon, with similar limits in Rhode Island and New Jersey.
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[2026-02-23 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Românii disprețuiesc felul dilematic și nehotărât în care răspund liderii români amenințărilor externe, nu le place că dronele rusești sunt lăsate să intre pe teritoriul țării pentru a monitoriza terenul și pentru a testa timpul în care ar putea răspunde militarii autohtoni. Peste 70% dintre români consideră că aceste drone ar trebui doborâte și peste 90% din populație ar fi de acord cu exerciții și cursuri de pregătire a cetățenilor în caz de război.
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[2026-02-23 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a state of emergency, ordering the shutdown of the city’s entire traffic network for all but emergency travel as a severe snowstorm hits the northeast United States.
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[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot
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[2026-02-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High-concept design meets casual dishes and innovative hot drinks at London’s Korean cafes, a popular model fuelled by social media
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[2026-02-23 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Further thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding may hit Melbourne on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology warns
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[2026-02-23 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a city-wide lockdown from Sunday to Monday as a winter blizzard is expected to affect 40 million people on the East Coast of the United States.
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[2026-02-23 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.
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[2026-02-23 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Patchy falls within the Scone district ranged from single digits up to 150mm. (ABC Upper Hunter: Amelia Bernasconi)
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[2026-02-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teammate Li Tianma has urged the pair to start a family, with netizens saying they could name a child ‘Wang Erjin’, meaning two gold medals
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[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Parts of Australia are face severe weather this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Source: Getty / Steve Christo - Corbis
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[2026-02-23 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems – easterlies, shear line, and northeast monsoon (‘amihan’) – have been affecting the entire archipelago, bringing isolated and scattered downpours in some areas in 24 hours, the weather agency said on Monday.
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[2026-02-23 08:16 UTC+10:00] [US weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: East coast scrambles to prepare for storm forecast to bring major disruption to more than 35 million people
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[2026-02-23 08:07 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Measles transmission has been detected among people with no recent overseas travel or known public exposure. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-02-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mayor shuts down traffic network as millions brace for ‘extremely treacherous’ conditions
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After a year that saw heavy monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and a surge in violence, 7.5 million people in Pakistan face high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition according to a report from the global hunger monitor.
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[2026-02-23 06:28 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-02-23 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With 2-3 feet of snow predicted to hit New York City and New Jersey, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on New York residents to volunteer as emergency snow shovelers.
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[2026-02-23 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding.
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[2026-02-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Rising temperatures are forcing some ski resorts to close, while leaving others at greater risk of extreme weather
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[2026-02-22 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Hundreds of sandbags were prepared for residents and businesses looking to guard against possible flooding. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)
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[2026-02-22 18:35 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-02-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Life-threatening flash flooding warned for central Queensland and NT as long-awaited rain brings landslide threat to bushfire-affected Victoria
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[2026-02-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Showers or thundershowers will occur at most part of the Island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places.
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[2026-02-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 92]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Australia will sweat through a dry, hot autumn as long-range forecasts show above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall on the horizon.There will be no relief at night either, with above-average overnight temperatures predicted across much of Australia for March, April and May.The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) also currently rates the chances of an El Niño developing in the second half of the year at about 90 per cent, bringing more hot, dry conditions.Here's what Australians have to look forward to in
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[2026-02-22 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This is the final shot at gold for China’s defending champion, who has won two silver medals so far but failed to top the podium
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[2026-02-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A trip to Tagaytay is often made for a number of reasons: the view of the lake from one of the many restaurants that line the ridge, the cooler weather — especially for those coming from Manila — and the food to be had, whether restaurant fare, coconut pie or fresh fruits and vegetables.
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[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zoe Atkin competes for Britain without flak, while Gu has faced more criticism for representing China, this time from the US Vice-President
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[2026-02-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America’s Mayo Clinic is testing Israeli technology that targets solid tumours with fast-rising heat in a process it calls hyperthermia
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[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money
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[2026-02-21 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
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[2026-02-21 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Fatou Sanyang still experiences extreme pain she says feels like "hot water is being poured on me" decades after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) as a girl in The Gambia.
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[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Water now reaches building fronts after a week of steady rise. The peak is close, but levels have not begun to fall. One man is missing after his canoe capsized. Météo-France says the country has logged 35 straight days of rain, the longest spell since records began in 1959. Several western departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro approaches.
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[2026-02-20 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A tropical low over the NT might move into SA next week, continuing to bring heavy rain and flooding.
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