A powerful winter storm battered the East Coast on February 2, 2026, as Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, and the Grammy Awards saw Bad Bunny make history. The "bomb cyclone" brought blizzard-like conditions and record-breaking cold to the Southeast and East Coast, causing widespread power outages, travel disruptions, and at least three deaths, according to CBS News.
The storm, which is now moving into the Atlantic, left behind heavy snowfall, coastal flooding, and dangerously low temperatures, impacting an estimated 150 million people. CBS News reported that even iguanas in South Florida were cold-stunned.
Meanwhile, Groundhog Day traditions continued in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Phys.org noted that the tradition began in 1886 with the crowning of the first Punxsutawney Phil, with the first official celebration in 1887. The date, February 2nd, falls halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
The 2026 Grammys also took place, with multiple news sources, including Time, reporting that Bad Bunny won Album of the Year. Time also noted that the Grammys were marked by political statements from artists and the end of Trevor Noah's hosting tenure. Bad Bunny's Grammy protest was also highlighted as a notable event by Time.
In other news, Time reported on a range of events, including cyclist Joann Moschella's unusual accident assistance in San Francisco, the Tampa Bay Lightning's "Creamsicle" uniform tribute, ICE detention controversies, the Swiss Alpine bar fire tragedy, and Carlos Alcaraz's historic tennis win.
Vox published an article discussing President Donald Trump and accusations of authoritarian ambitions. The article quoted Trump saying in Davos, "Usually they say, 'He's a horrible dictator-type person, I'm a dictator,' but sometimes you need a dictator!" The Vox article suggested that Minnesota provides a blueprint for how to prevent a slide into authoritarianism.
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