Russians are freezing as Soviet-era infrastructure in the country crumbles —and Moscow keeps spending on war

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A view of the snow-covered streets after snowfall in Moscow, Russia on December 04, 2023.
Russia is experiencing a harsh winter.

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  • Heating systems are breaking down in Russia's harsh winter, leaving many people freezing.
  • Much of Russia's Soviet-era infrastructure needs modernizing.
  • But Russia is splurging on war rather than public utilities.

Heating systems are breaking down in Russia's harsh winter, leaving many people freezing as Moscow continues to spend

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OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24

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The OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are among the newest phones in the company's respective line-ups, and both offer compelling features.

Watch as a plane skids off a runway and into the snow at a Lithuanian airport

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  • A flight from Milan to Vilnius ended with skidding off the runway as it landed. 
  • The plane eventually corrected course and returned to the runway. 
  • Officials are still investigating the cause of the incident. 

A charter flight from Milan carrying 179 passengers and 6 crew members skidded off a runway and into the muddy, snow-covered turf on Saturday at a Lithuanian airport

Ukraine is so desperate for arms, it's itching to get its hands on Canada's 83,000 decommissioned rockets

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A Ukrainian general is asking Canada for its decommissioned CRV7 ground attack rockets. A spokesperson for the Canadian military told Global News that the 83,303 rockets were pending disposal.

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  • One man's trash is another man's treasure. 
  • Canada has decommissioned over 83,000 CRV7 ground attack rockets.
  • Ukraine now hopes Canada will give them the decades-old rockets

A Pennsylvania man who took drone selfies at a stadium and delayed an AFC Championship game now faces up to 4 years in prison: prosecutors

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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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  • A man who delayed an NFL game while taking drone selfies now faces federal charges, prosecutors said.
  • Matthew Hebert, 44, mistakenly thought he was allowed to fly his drone at the

Elon Musk's AI startup is courting potential investors with a pitch deck that touts access to the 'Muskonomy'

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Elon Musk.
Elon Musk launched his AI company, xAI, in July 2023.

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  • Elon Musk's xAI thinks it can draw investors in with a unique selling point: the "Muskonomy."
  • The AI company touted its access to Musk's companies in its pitch deck to investors, per Bloomberg.
  • The deck cited Musk's track record and OpenAI's success as factors for investors to consider.

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Southern California neighborhoods that attract the rich and famous are also some of the hardest-hit areas during major storms

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Los Angeles, CA - February 05: An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off it's foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.
An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off its foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.

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  • Some Southern California areas that received the most rain are also home to the rich and famous.
  • Beverly Hills was under a flash flood warning, while Bel Air and Woodland

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 6

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Feb. 6's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Honor's Magic 6 Pro is a battery life champion

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With a large 5600mAh battery along with the use of silicon-carbon, the Magic 6 Pro delivers the best battery longevity of any 2024 phone.

Donald Trump makes final effort to convince Supreme Court he didn't engage in an insurrection ahead of oral arguments in Colorado ballot case

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Donald Trump.

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  • Donald Trump filed a final brief to the Supreme Court ahead of arguments in his Colorado ballot case.
  • A group of Colorado voters challenged Trump's candidacy because of his role in the January 6, 2021, riot.
  • Attorneys for Trump this week made a last push to convince the top court to keep him on the ballot.

Donald Trump is imploring the Supreme Court to keep him

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