Record-breaking snowfall disrupts daily life in northern Japan’s Hokkaido

A woman named Victoria Vidal was arrested after her pet raccoon, Chewy, was discovered in the driver's seat of her car holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Ohio. Upon detaining Vidal, officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. She faces multiple drug-related charges and was turned over to Cuyahoga Falls Police for an active warrant, while Chewy was unharmed and confirmed to have valid ownership documentation....

Fahd, a Saudi national who lived in Tennessee for nine years, has returned to Riyadh and continues his daily routine at Dunkin Donuts, reflecting Saudi Arabia's fascination with American culture despite its traditional image. The country hosts numerous American franchises like Buffalo Wild Wings and Starbucks, illustrating deep ties with the U.S. that date back to World War II. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy under Vision 2030, American brands have become integral to daily...

Bvlgari celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Manifattura facility in Valenza, now the largest single-brand jewellery manufacturing site globally at 33,000 sq m, following an expansion from its original 19,000 sq m. The facility's workforce has grown from 650 to 1,100, with plans to reach 1,600 by 2029 to meet increasing jewellery demand. Part of the site will house a school for aspiring jewellers, addressing skills shortages in the industry, while Bvlgari continues to...

In the Donetsk region of Ukraine, despite a three-day ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports indicate ongoing artillery fire and attacks, undermining the ceasefire's credibility. Ukrainian soldiers, including those of the 3rd Operational Brigade, express skepticism about Russia's intentions, asserting they remain prepared for attacks. Amidst the conflict, civilians like Svitlana and Oleksandr voice their fears and frustrations, emphasizing that the ceasefire has made little difference on the ground, as explosions continue to...

Brisbane artist Julie Fragar has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for her portrait titled Flagship Mother Multiverse, depicting fellow artist Justene Williams. Chosen unanimously by the Art Gallery of New South Wales trustees, Fragar's work showcases a grayscale portrayal of Williams floating among stars and marks her as the third consecutive female winner of the award. Alongside this, Jude Rae won the Wynne Prize for landscape painting, and Gene A’Hern secured the Sulman Prize, with...

Stabbing Incident at Santa Ana High SchoolIn a tragic incident outside Santa Ana High School in Southern California, one student was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing that occurred shortly after school dismissal. The deceased, a 14-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries, while a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were hospitalized in stable condition; the attack is believed to be gang-related. Two classmates, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and charged with murder...