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America Just Had Its Second-Warmest Winter on Record Despite Eastern Cold Snaps

America Just Had Its Second-Warmest Winter on Record Despite Eastern Cold Snaps

Federal meteorologists confirmed Monday that the continental United States experienced its second-warmest winter on record, with temperatures averaging 37.13°F from December through February. While the East shivered through cold spells, nine western states broke or tied warmth records as the national warming trend continues to accelerate.

British MPs Reject Under-16 Social Media Ban in Decisive Commons Vote

British MPs Reject Under-16 Social Media Ban in Decisive Commons Vote

British MPs voted 307-173 against a proposed under-16 social media ban, rejecting an Australian-style prohibition backed by the House of Lords. However, the Commons approved expanded powers for the Secretary of State, keeping the door open for future restrictions through secondary legislation.

Top UK Police Union Chief Making £700,000 Suspended After Fraud Arrest

Top UK Police Union Chief Making £700,000 Suspended After Fraud Arrest

Mukund Krishna, the £700,000-a-year chief executive of the Police Federation of England and Wales, has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position. Two other individuals connected to the organization were also detained as part of a year-long investigation by City of London Police.

Dak Prescott and Fiancée Call Off Italy Wedding Just Weeks Before Ceremony

Dak Prescott and Fiancée Call Off Italy Wedding Just Weeks Before Ceremony

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos have cancelled their April wedding in Italy just weeks before the ceremony. The couple, who share two young daughters, notified 250 guests of the decision following a reported argument during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties in the Bahamas.