Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20th has resulted in at least 45 deaths and over 500 injuries, according to Euronews. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 17 deaths and over 170 injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of further heavy snow in western and northern coastal regions.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported the casualties, highlighting the severity of the weather conditions. Snowy conditions were observed in Aomori City and Wakkanai, leading to many vehicles being stranded in the snow. Euronews also reported that Japan is bracing for more heavy snow over the weekend.
In other news, Canada opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand raising the Canadian flag during an official ceremony, as reported by Euronews. The event, attended by around 50 people, celebrated the opening of the consulate, which is also the largest city of the icy Arctic island. Canada and France oppose claims by US President Donald Trump over the Danish autonomous territory. Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said the move highlights the importance of the relationship.
In legal news, a New York federal judge took the rare step of terminating a case due to a lawyer's repeated misuse of AI when drafting filings, according to Ars Technica. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the extraordinary sanctions were warranted after attorney Steven Feldman repeatedly submitted documents containing fake citations. One of Feldman's filings was noteworthy for its "conspicuously florid prose," the judge said.
In the realm of entertainment, The Verge reviewed the game "Cairn," describing it as a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession. The review noted that progress can be grueling, but the game serves as a reminder of what's possible by taking things one step at a time. The Verge also published its weekly "Installer" column, offering a guide to the best tech and entertainment, including an AI bookmarking app and a Nintendo book.
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