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Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Ice, and Flooding to US

Heavy snow and ice pummeled the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states, causing nearly 12,000 power outages in Virginia, 700 accidents, and prompting school and government office closures; California braced for an atmospheric river expected to cause flooding.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cyclades Earthquake Swarm Prompts School Closures and Economic Support Measures

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Amorgos in the Cyclades on Wednesday, following a series of quakes since February 1st totaling over 1100, prompting school closures and economic support measures.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Booming Small Business Sales in 2024: Higher Prices, Faster Transactions

In 2024, small business acquisitions increased by 5% year-over-year, with transaction values rising by 15%, leading to higher sale prices (median $345,000, up 3%) and faster sales (median 168 days, down 3%), driven by increased buyer interest and higher business exit-readiness scores.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Rio Carnival Costume Factory Fire Injures Workers, Two Weeks Before Event

A fire at a Rio de Janeiro costume factory injured at least ten workers seriously, impacting four samba schools participating in the Carnival parade; the factory lacked safety measures.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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12-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Knife Incident at Stockport School

A 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after wielding a knife at Reddish Vale High School in Stockport on Monday, February 10th, prompting widespread community concern and prompting a police response and leading to his release on bail pending sentencing on March 25th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Welsh Schools Face Decade-Long Recovery From Pandemic, Staffing Crisis

Estyn's annual report reveals persistently low secondary school attendance in Wales (88%), significant teacher recruitment issues impacting educational standards, and inconsistent implementation of the new curriculum, requiring more than a decade for recovery at current progress.

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Quality Education
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£1.8 Million Arson Destroys Police Evidence, 13-Year Sentence

Charlie Martinson (34) was sentenced to 13 years in prison for arson after deliberately setting fire to a lock-up containing 29 vehicles—including crucial police evidence—in St Neots, Cambridgeshire on February 24, 2023, causing £1.8 million in damages and potentially denying justice to families inv...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Two Children Die from Hypothermia After Family's Unsuccessful Attempt to Access Homeless Services in Detroit

A Detroit family living in a van on a casino parking lot lost two young children to hypothermia; the 29-year-old mother had previously sought help from a homeless assistance organization, but received no effective assistance before the tragedy.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Eastern U.S. Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions, California Braces for Atmospheric River

A major winter storm caused widespread power outages, flight cancellations, and hundreds of traffic accidents across the eastern U.S., from Kentucky to Washington D.C., with flooding a major concern as temperatures rise; California braces for an atmospheric river that could flood wildfire-ravaged ar...

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Climate Action
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Blue Plaque Honors Child Chimney Sweep, Sparking Child Labor Law Reform

An 11-year-old Victorian chimney sweep, George Brewster, died in 1875 in Cambridgeshire after becoming trapped; his death led to a law banning child chimney sweeps, and a blue plaque was unveiled on the 150th anniversary.

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No Poverty
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Swiss Court Dismisses \$12 Billion Hermès Fraud Claim

Nicolas Puech, 82, the largest individual heir to Hermès, claims his business manager, Eric Freymond, defrauded him of \$12 billion worth of Hermès shares; a Swiss court dismissed his claim due to his voluntary 24-year delegation of financial control to Freymond.

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Reduced Inequality
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Major Insider Buying Signals Confidence in Four Canadian Companies

Insiders recently invested over $2.1 million in four Canadian companies: Michael Emory bought $534,000 of Allied Properties REIT units, Eric Sprott purchased over $1.1 million of Heliostar Metals and over $489,000 of New Found Gold shares, and Sime Armoyan acquired $290,000 of Morguard Corp. shares.

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