Search The Website!

Contents: 40 Dead After US Winter Storms, Another on the Way Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 40 people are dead after severe winter storms pounded the United States, and more is on the way. Areas of the northeast US received multiple feet of snow with the possibility of more in the coming days, and the Midwest also received blizzard conditions and heavy snow in some areas. Parts of the South like Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, who don't normally receive snow, had multiple inches fall in the region, causing incidents everywhere. The northwestern US has also received blizzard conditions, and they have been the first to be impacted by all of these storms. Deaths have been reported in Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, and Oregon, and the toll may rise. The freezing temperatures are returning soon along with this winter storm, which could add onto the already significant amount of snow already on the ground. Fact of the Day: M&M's are named after their creators, two businessmen named Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie. Quote of the Day: If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. (Lao Tzu) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Axiomatic (adj)- Axiomatic is a formal adjective that describes something—usually a statement—that is understood as obviously true, such that it is or should be taken for granted. In a Sentence: It is axiomatic that successful athletes are not just talented, but have put in years of dedicated training.

Contents: US Launches Retaliation Attacks on Houthis Again Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The US has attacked Houthi ships in the Red Sea for the fourth time in the past week, which is continuing their retaliation against their attacks. Yemen's Houthi rebels are striking cargo ships in protest of Israel's war on Palestine, and they refuse to stop until the attacks on Gaza cease. Missiles have been hitting ships across the Red Sea for months, and it is ramping up. In response, the US and UK have been launching missiles back across Yemen to hit the Houthi bases and silos, but the strikes continue. However, they are being very careful as to not escalate the conflict into a war. Fact of the Day: Blue whale hearts weigh over 400 pounds, and their heartbeat can be detected by over 2 miles away. Quote of the Day: Life is too deep for words, so don't try to describe it, just live it. (C.S. Lewis) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Whinge (verb)- Whinge is a verb used especially in British English to mean "to complain fretfully." In a Sentence: Everyone at the pub was whinging about the television not working.

Contents: ITC Approves Apple to Resume Sales of New Watches After Removal of Feature Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Apple has received approval to resume sales of their Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches after they were banned due to the violation of a patent. Medical company Masimo claimed that Apple had copied their design for the pulse oximeter, which reads oxygen saturation, and the International Trade Commission agreed. Due to this, they were not allowed to sell the watches with the pulse oximeter, but they have received approval to resume the sales after removing the pulse oximeter feature. However, this is a big hit for Apple, who have had to remove the piece of tech from all of their new watches, and it is a detriment to already slowing sales. Fact of the Day: British military tanks are even designed to make tea. Quote of the Day: Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. (Søren Kierkegaard) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Bunkum (noun)- Bunkum is an old-fashioned and informal word that refers to foolish or insincere talk or ideas. In a Sentence: As usual, the politician let out a load of bunkum during his speech.

Today marks one year since we started writing daily updates! 365 daily updates! One year ago, we wrote our first daily update, and it has become a huge database of everything that has happened in the past year! Now, let's dive into our 365th daily update. Contents: Eastern US Freezes in Blast of Arctic Air, Snow Blankets Deep South Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Arctic air is freezing the United States, with temperatures dropping 30-40 degrees below average and snow and ice sweeping across the Deep South. Cities across the Midwest are dropping to single-degrees and even into the negatives, while cities like Dallas and Little Rock drop into the teens. Some cities, such as Memphis, have even issued a state of emergency over the heavy snow, and multiple feet have fallen in some other states. Schools were closed in Nashville and Memphis after snow blanketed the cities, and Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia all have slick, icy roads this morning after a wintry mix fell and froze overnight. If you are driving anywhere in the eastern US today, be careful! Fact of the Day: The Statue of Liberty used to be used as a lighthouse. Quote of the Day: The secret of happiness, you see is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. (Socrates) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Oneiric (adj)- Oneiric is an adjective meaning "of or relating to dreams." In a Sentence: The paintings, filled with fantastical imagery conjured by the artist's imagination, have a compellingly oneiric quality.

Contents: Lava Reaches Icelandic Town of Grindavík After Latest Eruption Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted again, and it is now scorching the town of Grindavík after an emergency evacuation. Grindavík was first evacuated in November in anticipation of an eruption, but it didn't actually erupt until late December. Also, the fissure formed relatively far from the town, posing no risk to infrastructure. However, this fissure does, and anti-lava barriers have been dug to stop the flow. Thankfully, there is not much smoke, so flights will not be impacted. Upcoming Events: 1 Year Anniversary of YNH Daily Updates (Tuesday, January 16) Winter Youth Olympics Begins (Friday, January 19) Fact of the Day: Black light can be used to identify pet urine. Any kind of urine or blood will glow under a black light due to the phosphorus in it. Quote of the Day: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Cosplay (verb)- To cosplay is to engage in the activity or practice of dressing up as a character from a work of fiction (such as a comic book, video game, or television show). In a Sentence: Liz’s favorite part of attending Comic-Con is choosing a character to cosplay that few others will think of, then recreating their look as accurately as possible.

Contents: 34 Dead After Landslide Strikes Colombian Region of Chocó Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day At least 34 people are dead after Colombia's northwestern region of Chocó suffered from an intense landslide recently, and dozens of others are injured. A busy road through the region was suddenly hit with the landslide in the middle of the day, and multiple people are still trapped under the mud. Officials are trying to figure out what sparked the landslide, but the cause is unknown for now. Rain in the area has not been helping the situation, and the death toll could rise in the coming days if the people trapped are not rescued quickly. Fact of the Day: There are only four countries whose national anthems have no words: Spain, Kosovo, San Marino, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Quote of the Day: Don't think too much. Just do what makes you happy. (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Gargoyle (noun)- A gargoyle is a strange or grotesque human or animal figure that sticks out from the roof of a building (such as a church) and is used to cause rainwater to flow away from the building's sides. In a Sentence: Some of the exchange students were creeped out by all the gargoyles they passed during their walking tour of the old European town.

Contents: 5 Dead, 6 Injured In US, UK Strikes on Yemen After Houthi Ship Attacks Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The United States and United Kingdom finally became fed up with Yemen's Houthi rebels attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, so they strongly retaliated. 28 areas across Yemen were hit by airstrikes, killing five people and wounding six others, and the Houthis have promised a strong retaliation to the US and UK. Houthis have been consistently attacking cargo ships passing through the Red Sea for months, and it has become a major issue for shipping companies with routes in the area. Due to this issue, shipping costs have risen over 600% since the start of the Israel-Hamas War. Also, Yemen is not in the best shape right now, as a war between the Houthis and the government has been going on for years. Despite the US's efforts to calm conflicts in the Middle East, this could intensify the ship attacks into something bigger. Fact of the Day: 3 Musketeers chocolate used to come in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. However, during World War II, expensive rations forced the company to bring the number down to one. Quote of the Day: The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for. (Bob Marley) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Elysian (adj)- Something described as elysian is blissful or delightful in a way that evokes something otherworldly. Elysian is also used to mean "of or relating to Elysium"—that is, an eternal paradise for the souls of the heroic and pure in classical mythology. In a Sentence: They were motivated by the dream of retiring to a tropical isle and enjoying a life of elysian ease.

Contents: 1 Dead After Massive Avalanche Strikes Palisades Tahoe Resort Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 1 person is dead after an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe on the California side, and it was mainly caused by the dense snowpack on the mountain that day. Winter Storm Finn had dropped multiple feet of snow over the area, making it susceptible to an avalanche, and one was sparked by an unknown cause. The avalanche tumbled down the mountain, killing a 66 year-old skier, and a handful of others suffered minor injuries. It left a debris field 150 feet wide and 450 feet long with 10 inches of snow piled up, which shows the dangers of skiing after so much snow has fallen. The Palisades Tahoe resort, where it took place, closed the mountain for the rest of the day and launched intense search-and-rescue operations to make sure no others were caught in the avalanche. Fact of the Day: Since real wasabi is very expensive, many supermarkets sell fake wasabi paste as a substitute. Quote of the Day: When you start looking at people's hearts instead of their faces, life becomes clear. (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Mangle (verb)- To mangle something is to ruin it due to carelessness or a lack of skill. Mangle can also mean “to injure or damage something or someone severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing.” In a Sentence: Half-remembering a joke from her favorite sitcom, Ally mangled the punch line, but honestly this made it even funnier.

Contents: 5 Dead, Thousands Without Power in US After Winter Storm Finn Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 5 people are dead and thousands are still without power after Winter Storm Finn walloped the eastern United States right after Ember, and Gerri is on its way. Deaths were reported in Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama after heavy rain, and the Midwest and Northeast have received multiple inches of snow. Finn also began in the West, where the snow sparked an avalanche that killed one person. Hundreds of thousands of buildings were without power and flights were canceled after the storm knocked down power lines and created zero-visibility conditions with its heavy snow, pouring rain, and strong winds. Winter Storm Ember also did some damage last week, and Gerri is already dumping snow over the Northwest. 29 inches were reported in some areas of Washington, and gusts of over 100 mph were recorded in Montana. The Midwest will receive some heavy snow, over 12 inches in some areas, while the South will get heavy rain and possible tornadoes. The Northeast will be more of a mix, with the rain falling in places like New York City while snow falls in places like Buffalo. Overall, these triple winter storms are doing some damage, and it's not over yet. Right after Gerri, a massive blast of arctic air will sweep in, bringing frigid temperatures 30-40 degrees below average. Fact of the Day: McDonald's serves spaghetti in the Philippines. Quote of the Day: You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. (Mae West) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Tenet (noun)- A tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine that is held to be true by members of an organization, movement, or profession. In a Sentence: On her first day at the fashion institute, Marta learned the basic tenets of the fashion industry.

Contents: 21 Injured After Explosion at Hotel in Downtown Fort Worth 1% of All Gaza Civilians Killed in War Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 21 people were injured after a suspected gas leak led to an explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas recently. Reports flooded into the station on Monday afternoon after the explosion at the hotel, blasting debris all over the street. The road was covered in bits of wall and windows and furniture, and police immediately arrived on the scene and blocked off the area. There was a consistent gas smell in the air, but they have not confirmed if the explosion was actually caused by a gas leak. On another note, we have a quick update on the Israel-Gaza conflict: the death toll has reached 23,000, meaning that 1% of Gaza's population has been killed in the war (the previous population was approximately 2.3 million). Israel is persisting on with their attacks, but Hamas refuses to give up any more hostages. Fact of the Day: Bubble wrap was originally invented as a textured wallpaper. Quote of the Day: Happiness is just a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things. (Walt Disney) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ominous (adj)- Something described as ominous hints or suggests that something bad is coming or is going to happen. In a Sentence: Our fears about the picnic being cancelled were heightened by the sight of dark, ominous clouds appearing over the horizon.