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US retail sales plunged last month as consumers pulled back after busy holiday season
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US retail sales plunged last month as consumers pulled back after busy ...
Quick Glance: US Retail Sales Plummet Amid Winter Challenges
  • US retail sales dropped by 0.9% in January, marking the largest decline in almost two years.

  • An upward revision of December sales to a 0.7% increase softened the blow, while factory production saw a significant dip of 5.2% in the automotive sector.

  • Severe weather conditions and uncertainties surrounding tariff policies were identified as contributing factors to the sales decline, alongside rising consumer prices.

  • Despite these setbacks, the underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, indicating a potential rebound in retail sales in the upcoming months.
Weather expert announces "sometimes heavy snowfall" - | Temperatures drop dramatically
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Weather expert announces
End of winter in Germany: Meteorologist promises massive change in the weather - | "could break records"
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End of winter in Germany: Meteorologist promises massive change in the ...
Severe flooding and storms in the Southeast leave at least 4 dead, officials say: Much of the U.S. faced another round of biting winter weather Sunday ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/severe-flooding-and-storms-in-the-southeast-leave-at-least-4-dead-officials-say
Severe flooding and storms in the Southeast leave at least 4 dead ...
North Carolina Weather: Dozens of Flights Delayed, Canceled Amid Warnings: Severe winter weather has swept across the southeast in recent days ...
newsweek.com/north-carolina-weather-flights-delays-canceled-latest-charlotte-douglas-international-2031891
North Carolina Weather: Dozens of Flights Delayed, Canceled Amid Warnings
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US: Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/16/at-least-9-dead-including-8-in-kentucky-as-winter-storms-batter-the-us
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of single-digit temperatures in TX: ERCOT issued a weather watch for Wednesday through Friday as temperatures were expected to ...
dallasnews.com/news/weather/2025/02/17/ercot-issues-weather-watch-ahead-of-single-digit-temperatures-subzero-wind-chills-in-d-fw/
ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of single-digit temperatures in TX
Family-friendliness in Kleve: "The Netherlands are way ahead of us": Mother of four Svenja Nagorske-Verhoeven sees a need to catch up in terms of leisure ...
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Family-friendliness in Kleve:
8 dead, 1,000 rescued from Kentucky flooding as extreme weather sweeps nation; more to come
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8 dead, 1,000 rescued from Kentucky flooding as extreme weather sweeps ...
A change in the weather in NRW is imminent - | Spring hammer with almost 20 degrees!
derwesten.de/region/wetter-februar-frueling-winter-id301375221.html
A change in the weather in NRW is imminent - | Spring hammer with almost ...
Jym Ganahl, longtime central Ohio meteorologist, has died at 76: Jym Ganahl spent over 60 years covering weather for central Ohio before retiring in May 2024.
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/02/11/jym-ganahl-dead-at-age-76-after-long-career-at-wcmh-wsyx/78427312007/
Jym Ganahl, longtime central Ohio meteorologist, has died at 76
At Least 9 Dead in South After Rainstorm Pounds the Region: At least eight people died because of the storms in Kentucky alone, Gov. Andy Beshear said ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/15/us/kentucky-flooding-death.html
At Least 9 Dead in South After Rainstorm Pounds the Region
Storm 5 Alert on Wednesday: Models show accumulating snow in the forecast: The weather rollercoaster continues for the upcoming week as we turn our attention to ...
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Storm 5 Alert on Wednesday: Models show accumulating snow in the forecast
Kentucky faces devastating flooding with 9 dead and more than a thousand rescued: Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Kentucky, leading to more than 1 ...
nbcnews.com/weather/winter-weather/flooding-us-southeast-leaves-1-dead-rcna192385
Kentucky faces devastating flooding with 9 dead and more than a thousand ...
Weather trend for spring shocks meteorologists: "This forecast is disturbing": New weather forecasts paint an alarming picture: Hardly any rain in spring and the ...
hna.de/welt/ist-verstoerend-wetter-trend-fuer-fruehling-schockiert-meteorologen-diese-prognose-zr-93574253.html
Weather trend for spring shocks meteorologists:
Western Australia braces for ‘dangerous’ Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia: Australian emergency services warn of potential threat to life and have issued ...
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Western Australia braces for ‘dangerous’ Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Quick Glance: Cyclone Zelia Causes Severe Damage in Western Australia
  • Ex-tropical Cyclone Zelia caused significant damage in Western Australia, including uprooted trees and flooding due to record rainfall.

  • With wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h, Zelia inflicted damage while the strongest winds affected remote areas.

  • The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings for continued flooding risks and further rainfall in the Pilbara region, with damage assessments already underway.

  • Australian Defence Force is assisting recovery efforts after hundreds of people evacuated to emergency centers.
Search under way in Alaska for missing Bering Air plane carrying 10 people: It comes after dozens of people died in two major air accidents elsewhere in the US ...
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Search under way in Alaska for missing Bering Air plane carrying 10 people
Slippery roads lead to many accidents in Berlin: A car and a truck collided in Spandau.
morgenpost.de/berlin/article408304187/person-rutscht-am-bahnsteig-aus-und-faellt-ins-gleisbett.html
Slippery roads lead to many accidents in Berlin
Temperatures plummeting today (2-16-25): A strong cold front has brought well below average temperatures back to the Mid-South that will stick around throughout ...
newschannel5.com/weather/temperatures-plummeting-today-2-16-25
Temperatures plummeting today (2-16-25)
With cocoa prices at 50 year high, how experts see the state of chocolate: The rich and luxurious taste of chocolate is coming with a larger price tag than ever ...
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/bittersweet-news-chocolate-lovers-valentines-day-cocoa-prices-118781574
With cocoa prices at 50 year high, how experts see the state of chocolate
"Fat poisonous cloud" over NRW - weather expert warns: While all eyes are on the snowfall in the north-east, a "fat poisonous cloud" is hanging over NRW ...
derwesten.de/region/wetter-nrw-feinstaub-wolke-schnee-id301369280.html
Why the air quality is so bad right now: Traffic, power plants, heating and industry contribute to fine dust pollution - | and the weather is currently ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/luftqualitaet-deutschland-100.html
Why the air quality is so bad right now
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week: A high-pressure system is pushing Arctic air into the central U.S. this week ...
npr.org/2025/02/17/nx-s1-5299967/frigid-temperatures-arctic-blast-wind-chills
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week
Next cross-country storm to bring snow, extreme cold: The coming cold snap could set new record low temperatures.
abcnews.go.com/US/cross-country-storm-bring-snow-extreme-cold/story
Next cross-country storm to bring snow, extreme cold
'Damage everywhere': Kentucky, other states reeling after deadly weekend storm: Recovery efforts were underway across the eastern U.S. after a powerful storm ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/17/deadly-storm-flooding-recovery-outages-closures/78945822007/
'Damage everywhere': Kentucky, other states reeling after deadly weekend ...
Groundhog day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of wintry weather: Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, has predicted six more weeks of winter for ...
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Groundhog day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of wintry weather
Quick Glance: Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
  • Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter.

  • The event attracted a record-sized crowd, enjoying fireworks and live music.

  • Historically, Phil has predicted a longer winter more often than an early spring.

  • The festival draws both believers and skeptics, rooted in a long-standing Pennsylvania tradition.
At least nine dead amid floods and snow in US as polar vortex approaches: At least nine people die in the latest round of harsh weather in the United States ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-17/at-least-nine-died-amid-latest-of-us-winter-weather/104944050
At least nine dead amid floods and snow in US as polar vortex approaches
A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.: During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine ...
npr.org/2025/02/14/nx-s1-5298183/valentines-aurora-maine-northern-lights
A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U ...
Fox 19 meteorologist leaving the station after 18 years: Fox 19's morning meteorologist is leaving the station after 18 years.
cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/02/11/fox19-meteorologist-frank-marzullo-leaving-station-after-18-years/78427688007/
Fox 19 meteorologist leaving the station after 18 years
Dallas-Fort Worth could see snow, wintry mix early next week: The D-FW area is expected to first warm up Friday into Saturday.
dallasnews.com/news/weather/2025/02/14/weather-forecast-dallas-fort-worth-could-see-snow-wintry-mix-early-next-week/
Dallas-Fort Worth could see snow, wintry mix early next week
Winter's back: Freezing cold in Midwest and blizzard fears in Northeast: Meteorologists are not yet sure how bad a brewing storm will be — some models signal a ...
usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2025/02/15/weather-forecast-cold-blizzard-fears/78620271007/
Winter's back: Freezing cold in Midwest and blizzard fears in Northeast
Ireland weather: Dublin Airport has had zero hours of sunshine in the past 7 days. Why has it been so gloomy?
irishtimes.com/environment/2025/02/17/ireland-weather-why-has-it-been-so-gloomy-with-a-dearth-of-sunshine-across-the-country/
Ireland weather: Dublin Airport has had zero hours of sunshine in the past ...
Kleve: Demonstration for democracy - | "Open your eyes": According to the organizers, 3,000 people demonstrated for tolerance and democracy in Kleve.
nrz.de/lokales/kleve-und-umland/article408266094/kleve-demonstration-fuer-demokratie-mach-deine-augen-auf.html
Kleve: Demonstration for democracy - |
It's getting wintry: cold front brings up to 30 centimeters of fresh snow: According to meteorologists, the precipitation will start on Thursday night ...
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It's getting wintry: cold front brings up to 30 centimeters of fresh ...
Low pressure system "Max" gives it all: Snow is coming and temperatures will drop to minus 20 degrees
n-tv.de/panorama/Jetzt-kommt-Schnee-und-es-wird-bis-zu-minus-20-Grad-kalt-article25561028.html
Low pressure system
Taiwan experiences continued low temperatures | Taiwan News | Feb. 8, 2025 11:21
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Taiwan experiences continued low temperatures | Taiwan News | Feb. 8 ...
Why is the UK so cold at the moment - and how long will it last?: The UK is currently in the middle of a blocked weather pattern of grey and cold weather ...
news.sky.com/story/why-is-the-uk-so-cold-at-the-moment-and-how-long-will-it-last-13307054
Why is the UK so cold at the moment - and how long will it last?
Valentine’s Day snow in Portland: Live updates: Forecasters were calling for 1-3 more inches of snow through about 10 a.m.
oregonlive.com/weather/2025/02/valentines-day-snow-in-portland-live-updates.html
Valentine’s Day snow in Portland: Live updates
'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
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'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S ...
Taiwan doctors warn how to prevent heart attack in cold weather | Taiwan News | Feb. 9, 2025 17:48
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Taiwan doctors warn how to prevent heart attack in cold weather | Taiwan ...
Meteorologist baffled by bitter weather change - | "You rarely see something like this"
hna.de/welt/selten-noaa-prognose-bricht-ein-meteorologe-fassungslos-ueber-wetter-wende-so-etwas-sieht-man-zr-93563224.html
Meteorologist baffled by bitter weather change - |
Flooding threat lingers in Kentucky after deadly weekend rainfall as life-threatening cold air moves into the Central US
cnn.com/2025/02/17/us/deadly-winter-storm-eastern-us/
Flooding threat lingers in Kentucky after deadly weekend rainfall as ...
Another cold air front expected to pummel Japan with snow: A cold wave is once again approaching Japan. Japanese weather officials say a strong winter pressure ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3822/
Another cold air front expected to pummel Japan with snow
See which roads Portland snowplows are clearing: The city has deployed nearly two dozen snowplows to clear streets.
oregonlive.com/weather/2025/02/see-which-roads-portland-snowplows-are-clearing.html
See which roads Portland snowplows are clearing
A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug: Bad news at the breakfast table: Your morning cup of coffee could soon be getting more expensive.
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/coffee-costs-climate-change-consumer-prices-rcna191158
A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
At least 13 deaths amid back-to-back winter storms across US: More than 140 million Americans were under weather alerts on Monday.
abcnews.go.com/US/major-storm-east-bringing-snow-ice-flooding-rain/story
At least 13 deaths amid back-to-back winter storms across US
Up to 20 centimeters of fresh snow possible: weather expert announces winter comeback for this week
fnp.de/deutschland/datum-prognose-modell-wetter-deutschland-winter-comeback-schnee-noch-diese-woche-zr-93562894.html
Up to 20 centimeters of fresh snow possible: weather expert announces ...
UK weather: Temperatures could hit 14C this week after fortnight of 'anticyclonic gloom'
news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-temperatures-could-hit-14c-this-week-after-period-of-anticyclonic-gloom-13310626
UK weather: Temperatures could hit 14C this week after fortnight of ...
Significant Winter Storm Continues to Sweep the East Coast: Heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and damaging winds of up to 70 miles per hour are all in the mix ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/16/weather/snow-rain-rain-forecast-northeast.html
Significant Winter Storm Continues to Sweep the East Coast
Winter smog: Air quality in many German cities is miserable: In many regions, the weather apps are showing the red alert. The air we breathe is heavily polluted ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/feinstaub-luftqualitaet-in-vielen-deutschen-staedten-ist-miserabel-a-0f9f9e5f-a790-4f10-b867-a52bcebb9a13
Winter smog: Air quality in many German cities is miserable
A Wedding Where Cold Feet Were to Be Expected: When Eric Sun and Jennifer Liu, avid travelers who met in college, decided to marry, there was one continent left ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/07/style/eric-sun-jennifer-liu-wedding.html
A Wedding Where Cold Feet Were to Be Expected
Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains: Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/southern-california-hit-by-destructive-rock-and-mudslides-caused-by-heavy-rains
Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy ...
California roads buried in mud after powerful storm triggers landslides: As heavy rain from a large storm subsided, officials in Southern California said rock ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/14/southern-california-storm-mudslides-los-angeles/78591251007/
California roads buried in mud after powerful storm triggers landslides
Las Vegas finally breaks its streak of 214 dry days — with 0.01 inches of rain: LAS VEGAS — After 214 straight days with no measurable rain, a drizzle finally ...
nbcnews.com/science/science-news/las-vegas-rain-breaks-streak-drizzle-drought-rcna192073
Las Vegas finally breaks its streak of 214 dry days — with 0 ...
Will school be canceled in the Portland area due to snow, ice? : Parents hoping to know before bedtime whether or not school will be on or off Thursday may be in ...
oregonlive.com/education/2025/02/will-school-be-canceled-in-the-portland-area-due-to-snow-ice.html
Will school be canceled in the Portland area due to snow, ice?
Dallas-Fort Worth expected to see wild temperature swing this weekend: Cold weather is forecast to return Sunday.
dallasnews.com/news/weather/2025/02/08/dallas-fort-worth-expected-to-see-wild-temperature-swing-this-weekend/
Dallas-Fort Worth expected to see wild temperature swing this weekend
'Life-threatening' floods hit Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia as powerful storm brings downpours
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/15/floods-kentucky-tennessee-warnings-watches/78766298007/
'Life-threatening' floods hit Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia as powerful ...
Coldest February night on record in parts of Victoria with summer snow in the Alps
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-16/coldest-february-night-on-record-parts-of-victoria-snow-buller/104942512
Coldest February night on record in parts of Victoria with summer snow in ...
Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky: Did you see some of the planetary parade this weekend? You may get another chance later this week.
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Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky
'Coast-to-coast winter storm' forecast warns of weekend snow, sleet and rain: In the Northeast, sleet and freezing rain may occur, affecting driving conditions ...
usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2025/02/15/weather-weekend-snow-great-lakes-new-england/78735128007/
'Coast-to-coast winter storm' forecast warns of weekend snow ...
A big snowstorm is set to hit Toronto on Wednesday night. Here is when the snow is expected to fly.
cp24.com/weather/2025/02/11/a-big-snowstorm-is-set-to-hit-toronto-on-wednesday-night-here-is-when-the-snow-is-expected-to-fly/
A big snowstorm is set to hit Toronto on Wednesday night. Here is when the ...
Blockbuster winter storm racing toward East; snow and ice will create 'a mess': The storm will impact about 200,000 square miles with snowfall rates of 1-2 ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/11/winter-storm-forecast-snow-updates-tuesday/78387776007/
Blockbuster winter storm racing toward East; snow and ice will create 'a ...
Storm-fueled mud submerges roads in California town hit by LA wildfires: Residents in Sierra Madre begin cleanup effort after strongest storm of year sweeps ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/14/california-rain-mud-sludge-wildfires
Storm-fueled mud submerges roads in California town hit by LA wildfires
Snow Pummels The Mid-Atlantic While California Prepares For Likely Flooding: In Virginia, state police reported 700 accidents and dozens of injuries Tuesday.
huffpost.com/entry/winter-weather-mid-atlantic_n_67ac7070e4b0232270781dd3
Snow Pummels The Mid-Atlantic While California Prepares For Likely ...
Democrats accuse DOGE of going after NOAA: Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of improperly ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5128418-democrats-accuse-musk-doge-noaa/
Democrats accuse DOGE of going after NOAA
One dead after landslide hits China’s Sichuan province: Rescue efforts continue to find at least 28 missing people as landslide buries nearly a dozen homes.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/9/one-dead-after-landslide-hits-chinas-sichuan-province
One dead after landslide hits China’s Sichuan province
Republicans block Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access government data
abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-block-musk-congressional-subpoena-doge-continues-access/story
Republicans block Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to ...
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with 'Sharpiegate' ties: President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are ...
npr.org/2025/02/05/nx-s1-5286701/trump-neil-jacobs-noaa-sharpiegate-misconduct
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with 'Sharpiegate' ties
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints 'Sharpiegate' Scientist to NOAA Leadership
  • Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), marking his second term if confirmed.

  • Jacobs gained notoriety for the 'Sharpiegate' incident, where Trump altered a weather map to falsely claim Alabama's risk from Hurricane Dorian.

  • Currently, Jacobs serves as chief science advisor for the Unified Forecast System (UFS) and advocates for open innovation in research.

  • He was recognized as a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and holds degrees in mathematics, physics, and atmospheric science.
100+ vehicle pileup shuts down Oregon interstate amid whiteout: Hazardous whiteout conditions led to a 100-vehicle pileup in the westbound lanes on I-84 near ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/13/oregon-interstate-84-pileup-crash-injuries/78540421007/
100+ vehicle pileup shuts down Oregon interstate amid whiteout
All 10 victims of the fatal Alaska plane crash have been recovered: Recovery crews worked amid freezing temperatures and slushy sea ice Friday to recover the ...
cnn.com/2025/02/08/us/alaska-crash-investigation-recovery-hnk/
All 10 victims of the fatal Alaska plane crash have been recovered
Greece's Santorini island on high alert after more than 200 tremors: More than 200 tremors have been registered since Friday between the Greek volcanic islands ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-03/greece-santorini-on-high-alert-after-200-tremors-/104890108
Greece's Santorini island on high alert after more than 200 tremors
Quick Glance: Evacuations on Santorini Amid Earthquake Activity
  • Thousands of residents are fleeing the Greek island of Santorini due to significant seismic activity.

  • Over 6,000 people have left by ferry since Sunday, with emergency flights planned for the upcoming days.

  • Authorities have closed schools and warned residents about certain dangers while the mayor announced calming measures.

  • Seismologists classify the tremors as minor, but precautions are in place for potential larger earthquakes.