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February 26, 2026

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How will record-breaking US snowstorm affect Norfolk?

A snowstorm has hit the USA, but will the cold weather there affect Norfolk in any way? The storm in the States brought a record-breaking amount of snow that caused disruption for millions of people living on the east coast. More than 600,000 properties endured power outages as thousands of flights were cancelled at major airports such as JFK in New York. It comes as the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday, with temperatures hitting 17C in parts of Norfolk. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Forecasters warn that the weather in the US will begin

February 26, 2026

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Will the snowstorm in the US affect Suffolk weather?

The storm in the States brought a record-breaking amount of snow that caused disruption for millions of people living on the East Coast. More than 600,000 properties endured power outages as thousands of flights were cancelled at major airports like JFK in New York. However, Suffolk has seen the arrival of spring with temperatures reaching 17C in parts of the county on Wednesday, making it hotter than Milan in Italy. READ MORE: Photos show snow settling in Suffolk as wintry conditions hit county The summer-like weather is not set to last as the Met Office predicts temperatures will drop back

February 26, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Trump calls Zelenskyy – as Putin ‘considers unpopular measure’ | World News

On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sky News has partnered with Voices of Children, a Ukrainian charity, to tell the stories of teenagers living through war every day this week. Read three others at the links below. My name is Rina and I’m 15. I’m from Akkerman in the Odesa region, one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. I am a poet and journalist.  Akkerman used to be nothing more than the place I lived. Now the painful realisation that I can no longer reach my native Black Sea washes over me – it’s mined. That was when

February 26, 2026

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Pittsburgh Girl Scout breaks cookie sale records

Feb. 25, 2026, 11:45 a.m. ET A 6-year-old Girl Scout in Pittsburgh is absolutely crushing cookie sales this year and is well on her way to beating an all-time record. Following a bout of social media virality, a Scout with Troop 71047 in Baldwin-Whitehall named Pim has sold over 100,000 boxes of cookies and counting, and every sale inches her closer to breaking the record for most Girl Scout Cookies ever sold. The kindergartener, who broke the single-season cookie sale record earlier this year, hopes to eclipse the all-time career sales record of 180,000 boxes held by Girl Scout Katie

February 26, 2026

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Trump’s 10% tariffs take effect, US to raise to 15% ‘where appropriate’

President Trump’s new 10% global tariffs kicked in on Tuesday, as the fallout continues from the Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating his most sweeping duties. The president signed an executive order late Friday imposing the 10% tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. That went into effect early Tuesday. Trump has subsequently threatened to raise the levy to 15%, and Trump’s top trade adviser said the US will look to boost duties to that level on certain countries “where appropriate.” European Union lawmakers postponed a vote to ratify the EU’s trade deal with the US, saying it needs

February 25, 2026

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Four killed in speedboat shootout after US-registered vessel enters Cuba | News US

A file picture of a Coast Guard vessel intercepting a boat carrying migrants Four people have been shot dead after a speedboat registered in Florida ‘opened fire’ on the Cuban border guard. Six people on the boat were injured after it entered waters close to Cayo Falcones on the Caribbean island on Wednesday morning. Cuban authorities claim that the occupants of the boat opened fire on coast guard injuring the commander. They then returned fire, killing four of the crew. It remains unclear what the speedboat was doing in Cuban waters with the Cuban government launching an investigation. A Cuban

February 25, 2026

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Most impressive and record-breaking performances at the NFL Combine

It’s almost time for the 2026 NFL Combine, where we’ll see the top college football players in the nation running fast, jumping long and high, and bench-pressing as hard as they can, in front of fans, coaches, and scouts ahead of the NFL Draft. The combine be a massive contributor for a prospect’s draft stock. The combine will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana starting on Thursday, February 26 and it running through Sunday, March 1. Here’s the breakdown of the days for each position: Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive linemen and linebackers Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive backs and tight ends Saturday,

February 25, 2026

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Fact checking Donald Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address | News US

For almost two hours, Trump spoke to a room full of Washington’s brightest (Picture: AFP) Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address to the American public last night, rambling for 108 minutes. Bragging about the ‘many wars’ he settled, his historic tariffs and heckling Democrats, the US leader made many far-fetched claims in his almost two hours at the podium. Describing the US as ‘bigger, better, richer than ever before’, he said: ‘This is the golden age of America.’ Metro has fact-checked many of the claims Trump made during his address, from Somali fraud to stopping drug flow into America. The US has

February 25, 2026

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Five moments from Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address

For the first State of the Union address of his second term, US President Donald Trump decided to go long, broaching everything from the economy to Iran during his one hour and 47 minute speech to Congress. Here are five key moments from the longest-ever State of the Union address: – Supreme Court tension – Upon entering the US Capitol, Trump shook hands with several Supreme Court justices in attendance — three of whom had ruled days earlier to strike down the global tariffs he had made his signature economic policy. Trump voiced his displeasure during the speech, calling the

February 25, 2026

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How long did Trump speak in record-breaking State of the Union address?

President Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address was a marathon. “It’s going to be a long speech, because we have so much to talk about,” he warned ahead of the address. And it was, at least one person appeared to be dozing off. Some Democrats left before it was over. His speech surpassed both the record for the longest State of the Union addresses and any address to a joint session of Congress. How long did he speak? Here is what to know: Live updates: State of the Union underway as Trump touts economy, US hockey Trump boasts business