Winter Storm
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worldNYC Mayor Mandates Travel Ban as Major Snowstorm Looms
New York City implements a citywide travel ban due to an impending massive snowstorm, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel as blizzard warnings are issued for the Northeast.
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sportsNY Governor Allows Early Bar Opening for Olympic Hockey Amid Blizzard Threat
New York Governor Kathy Hochul suspends liquor law enforcement for early morning Olympic hockey viewing, excluding areas under a state of emergency due to an incoming blizzard.
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worldAvalanches Devastate Austrian Alps, Five Dead
Tragedy strikes the Austrian Alps as multiple avalanches claim five lives, including a father and son, near popular ski resorts.
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cryptoBitcoin Mining Difficulty Rebounds 15% After US Winter Storms
Bitcoin's mining difficulty surged 15% as US miners recovered from winter outages. The network's hash rate also rebounded, underscoring resilience in the US as a major mining hub.
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worldCalifornia Avalanche Traps Six Skiers; Ten Others Missing Amid Blizzard
Rescue efforts are underway for six skiers trapped by an avalanche in Northern California's Castle Peak area, with ten others still unaccounted for as severe winter storms persist.