Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20th has resulted in at least 45 deaths and over 500 injuries, according to the Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency, as the country braces for more severe weather. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture was hit hardest, recording 17 fatalities and over 170 injuries, Euronews reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of further heavy snowfall expected in western and northern coastal regions. Snowy conditions have been observed in Aomori City and Wakkanai, stranding numerous vehicles.
In other news, Canada officially opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand raising the Canadian flag during a ceremony, Euronews reported. The event, attended by around 50 people, saw the maple-leaf flag hoisted as attendees sang "O Canada." This move highlights Canada's opposition to claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding the Danish autonomous territory, according to Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
Meanwhile, a new report from a watchdog group revealed a significant decline in the enforcement of environmental laws in the United States during the first year of Donald Trump's second term. Civil lawsuits filed by the US Department of Justice in cases referred by the Environmental Protection Agency dropped to just 16 in the first 12 months after Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, a 76 percent decrease compared to the first year of the Biden administration, Ars Technica reported.
As the 2026 Olympic Winter Games began, allegations of ski jumpers injecting their penises with fillers to gain a competitive advantage emerged, Ars Technica reported. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge could provide extra material in their jumpsuits, potentially increasing surface area for gliding. A 2025 study indicated that every 2 cm of extra fabric could make a difference in the sport.
Finally, The Verge highlighted the best ways to watch the Olympics, along with other tech news, including an AI bookmarking app, a Nintendo book, and the Muppets.
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