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Scammer Defrauds Nearly $1M, Buys Wife a 10-Carat Diamond Ring

A New York woman lost nearly $1 million to a Northern Ireland scammer who bought a 10-carat diamond ring. Other victims share similar stories of fraud by the Travelling Conmen, a UK-Irish crime group involved in construction scams.

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BBC A woman with dark medium length hair and brown eyes is looking at the camera. She is wearing a black cardigan and a chain with a small pendant around her neck. The background is blurred, but shows a bookcase and light coming through a window.

Over 90 Avalanche Deaths This Season Raise Safety Concerns

Avalanche fatalities exceed 90 this season amid challenging conditions in California and the Alps. Experts discuss climate change impacts, skier behavior, and resort safety measures amid unprecedented snowfall and warnings.

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Reuters A ski rescue team of three departs for the site of Tuesday's deadly avalanche in Nevada County, California on 17 February, through thick snow, with an SUV in the foreground and a church heavily laden with snow ahead of them.

US Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Climate Accountability Case Against Oil Firms

The US Supreme Court will hear a climate accountability lawsuit by Boulder against major oil firms, potentially impacting numerous similar cases nationwide.

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Suspected Gunman Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Perimeter Identified

Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old from North Carolina, was identified as the gunman fatally shot after breaching Mar-a-Lago's perimeter. Authorities continue investigating the incident amid heightened security concerns.

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Details on Armed Man Shot at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Reveal Motives and Background

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was shot by Secret Service after entering Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun. Investigation reveals his fixation on Epstein files and family background.

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Historic Winter Storm Hits US Northeast; NYC Imposes Travel Ban

A historic winter storm impacts 54 million in the US Northeast, prompting states of emergency, travel bans, and widespread disruptions including NYC's first blizzard warning in nine years.

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Reuters People walk through Times Square, wearing scarves hats and one is holding an umbrells as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City on 22 February 2026.

Armed Intruder Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Security Perimeter

An armed man, Austin T Martin, was shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago's secure perimeter carrying a shotgun and fuel can. The incident occurred early Sunday while Trump was in Washington. Authorities continue investigating the case with FBI assistance.

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Getty Images Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is seen on 14 September 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Final Missing Skier Found Dead After Lake Tahoe Avalanche Tragedy

The ninth and final missing skier from a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche has been found dead. The avalanche, the deadliest in modern California history, struck a group of friends and guides, with all nine victims now recovered amid challenging rescue conditions.

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Reuters The top of Castle Peak, site of a deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Soda Springs, California, on 21 February 2026.

NASA Considers Delaying Artemis II Launch After Helium Flow Issue Detected

NASA may delay the Artemis II launch after detecting interrupted helium flow in the rocket's propulsion stage, potentially impacting the March 6 target date for the crewed lunar mission.

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NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed Due to Helium Flow Issue

NASA's Artemis II lunar mission, planned for early March, faces delays due to a helium flow issue detected during safety checks, impacting the launch schedule.

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EPA/ Shutterstock Orange and white Artemis rocket next to a towering grey space system and a blue, white, and red starts and stripes flag, against a blue sky

OpenAI Banned Tumbler Ridge Shooting Suspect's ChatGPT Account Months Before Attack

OpenAI banned Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account in June 2025 for abuse detection but did not alert authorities before his deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC, in February 2026.

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Reuters Three women lay flowers at a makeshift memorial on the steps of the town hall in Tumbler Ridge.

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariffs Ruling

President Trump sharply criticized six Supreme Court justices after they struck down his administration's global tariffs, calling their decision "deeply disappointing" and accusing them of lacking courage and being influenced by foreign interests.

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