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Boston Globe postpones print edition for first time, due to blizzard

February 24, 2026
Boston Globe postpones print edition for first time, due to blizzard

A record-setting snowstorm has prompted managers of The Boston Globe to postpone the printing of their daily newspaper for the first time in its history.

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"For more than 153 years, the press workers of The Boston Globe have overcome the elements, technical snafus, and global pandemics to print a daily newspaper," the paper said inan article on its website. "But in an unprecedented decision, executives determined that the conditions during Monday's blizzard made it impossible to print and deliver a paper Tuesday morning."

The Globe said print subscribers will get Tuesday's paper delivered on Wednesday along with Wednesday's edition.

"We don't take the decision lightly," the article quotes Boston Globe Media Vice President of Print Operations Josh Russell as saying. "We're not confident that even if we got a crew in tonight, that we could get the papers on our trucks safely. We weren't confident that that last mile would be doable."

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A man walks through Copley Square during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb, 23, 2026.  / Credit: Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images

The storm also cut deeply into Monday's deliveries: Only 25 percent of papers reached subscribers, the Globe said.

Snow and winds prevented staff from safely getting to the Globe printing plant to print Tuesday's paper, the newspaper said in the article. Parts of Massachusetts' Bristol County, where the Globe's printing press in Taunton is located, had recorded 32 inches of snow by Monday night, the National Weather Service said.Readers are much less reliant on newsprint for their news in today's internet age. A 2025 survey by the Pew Research Center found that only 7% of U.S. adults often got their news from printed newspapers or magazines. That's compared to 56% who said they often got their news from a smartphone, computer or tablet.Tuesday marks the first time Globe management has called off the newspaper's daily production since its 1872 founding. Labor strikes halted printing a few times in the 1950s and '60s.The Globe said it went to press during another record-setting blizzard nearly five decades ago, when it printed a few thousands copies of a Feb. 7, 1978, edition. Few papers actually made it to readers, however, because piles of snow prevented delivery trucks from getting farther than a mile or two from its building.Monday's blizzard set snowfall records in nearby Rhode Island, where the T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick received nearly 38 inches, breaking a 1978 record.

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Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat

February 24, 2026
Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat

SYDNEY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony ‌Albanese was evacuated ‌from his residence in Canberra ​late on Tuesday following a security threat, and returned a few hours ‌later ⁠after nothing suspicious was found, ABC News ⁠reported.

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Police said they had responded to an "alleged ​security incident", ​without ​giving more ‌details on the nature of the incident.

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"A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and ‌nothing suspicious ​was located. There ​is ​no current threat ‌to the community ​or ​public safety," an Australian Federal Police spokesperson ​said ‌in a statement.

(Reporting by ​Praveen Menon; Editing by ​Andrew Heavens)

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Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

February 24, 2026
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

Thousands in the Northeast remained without power amid freezing temperatures Tuesday morning as people from that region and the mid-Atlantic dug out from extreme snowfall – including more than 2 feet in several states – from the previous two days and faced continuing travel disruptions including hundreds of canceled flights.

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Temperatures in much of the Northeast are not expected to climb above freezing Tuesday, so snow melting may be limited.

The storm , which began Sunday night, hit bomb cyclone status in the early hours of Monday as it strengthened extremely quickly, ramping winds tohurricane-force gusts, intensifying snow bands and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands. Local officials echoedstate of emergencydeclarations and issuedtravel banswhile the tens of millions of people underblizzard warningshunkered down.

Of the more than 330,000 customers still in the dark Tuesday in the region, more than 250,000 were in Massachusetts, according toPowerOutage.us. A utility company in the Bay State said blizzard conditions on Monday limited its workers' ability to restore power that day.

Those who do dig out of the snow may have trouble going anywhere despiteeasing travel bans, withpublic transit delays,icyroad conditionsandflight cancellationsacross the region.

As of 8 a.m. ET, more than 2,000 US flights had been canceled Tuesday,according to FlightAware. Nearly 90% of those flights had been scheduled to arrive or depart the four major northeastern airports – Newark; Boston; and LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy in New York – which are still recovering from the storm.

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Among those hoping to fly out Tuesday was Alyssa Myers, whose flight from Philadelphia to Albuquerque on Sunday afternoon was canceled. She rebooked and canceled several times.

"If you don't have to go, cancel the trip, get the refund, wait for warmer weather," Myers told CNN's Danny Freeman at Philadelphia International Airport.

The historic storm yielded numerous impacts as schoolsacross the regionclosed, both the US House and Senatepostponedthis week's first vote series, major train routes wereadjusted,public transitwas paused and even the popular food delivery serviceDoorDash suspended its operationsin the country's biggest city.

Though the storm dwindled by Monday evening, a forecast for more looms. Here's what you need to know:

  • Stunning snow totals: From the Mid-Atlantic to New England, 1 to 3 feet of snow buried communities during the historic blizzard. As of 7 p.m. ET Monday, Providence, Rhode Island, saw the most snowfall with 37.9 inches. The highest totals in other states include Whitman, Massachusetts, with 33.7 inches; Central Islip, New York, with 31 inches; North Stonington, Connecticut, with 30.8 inches; and Lyndhurst, New Jersey, with 30.7 inches. Follow more snow totals across the Northeast here.

  • Records broken across the region: The bomb cyclone delivered historic impacts to cities across the Northeast, becoming the biggest snowstorm on record for Providence, Rhode Island. When just over 27 inches had fallen on Newark, New Jersey, around 1 p.m., the snowstorm officially ranked as the city's second-heaviest based on records dating back to 1931. The storm also marked the Big Apple's snowiest winter since the 2020-2021 season. In Philadelphia, snowfall totals marked the most from a single storm since January 2016.

Space savers -- objects like buckets and chairs -- rested in some curbside parking spaces in south Boston on Tuesday, placed by people who intended to return their vehicles to spaces they dug out. - CNN
  • Potential for more snow: Another chance for snow will materialize for the Northeast not long after this brutal storm. Fortunately, it looks to be quick-hitting without massive snow potential. The new storm will bring some snow to the Great Lakes on Tuesday and reach the Northeast overnight into Wednesday. Most places in the region will see less than two inches, though higher elevations in Pennsylvania, New York and New England might get a few more.

A woman walks past through the snow in Central Park on February 23, 2026 in New York City. - Ryan Murphy/Getty Images
  • Dizzying flight cancellations: The monstrous bomb cyclone also wreaked havoc on air travel, with more than 10,000 US flights canceled from Sunday to Tuesday. That includes more than 2,000 cancellations for Tuesday, with the majority concentrated at Boston Logan International Airport, with high levels of disruption also spread across the New York City–area airports, according to FlightAware.

  • Widespread power outages persist: Power outages soared through Monday, caused by extreme winds and heavy snow, with more close to 400,000 customers without power by 6:30 a.m. ET that day, and 650,000 five hours later. Outages across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions appeared to stabilize by 1 p.m. Monday. But some power restoration efforts were delayed because of the very weather that caused them. By early Tuesday, more than 330,000 customers were still impacted.

Snow covers the ground as a power pole is suspended after lines were pulled down by a fallen tree during a winter storm in Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Monday. - Robert MacMillan/Reuters

CNN's August Phillips, Aaron Cooper, Holly Yan, Alaa Elassar, Zoe Sottile, Hanna Park and meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Briana Waxman and Chris Dolce contributed to this reporting.

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Tom Brady Is All Smiles as He Poses with Daughter Vivian and Son Benjamin on Family Trip to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics

February 24, 2026
Tom Brady Is All Smiles as He Poses with Daughter Vivian and Son Benjamin on Family Trip to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics

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  • Tom Brady recently spent some quality time with his children in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics

  • The retired NFL pro recapped his latest family vacation to Milan on Instagram, sharing snaps alongside his son Benjamin and daughter Vivian

  • The dad of three shares his younger children with ex Gisele Bündchen

Tom Bradyrecently spent some quality time with his children abroad.

The retired NFL star, 48, recapped his latest family vacation to Milan with several snaps onInstagram, posing alongside his daughter Vivian, 13, and son Benjamin, 16. Brady, who shares his younger children with ex-wifeGisele Bündchen, captioned the images with a sweet message about their exciting trip to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

"We had the BEST trip to Milan 🇮🇹 to cheer on some incredible sports stars while spending quality time exploring and learning from so many new people and places!" he wrote in the caption. "Relationships are built on shared experience and there is nothing like finding new cities to spend time with the people you love (just missing you Jack during basketball season back at home ❤️)."

"From our@Deltafamily to@zlatanand@acmilan, the hospitality in this beautiful city made it so enjoyable from the moment we arrived. Great sports, great food (I won the gold medal for pizza on this trip 😂), and even better people," Brady added. "I always love the time to connect, learn, and share moments like this! Until next time. Gracie Millie ❤️❤️❤️."

Tom Brady with his kids Tom Brady/Instagram

Tom Brady/Instagram

In addition to Benjamin and Vivian, Brady shares sonJack, 18, with his ex-girlfriend, actressBridget Moynahan. The retired quarterback is always looking for ways to motivate and encourage his children.

Brady and his son Benjamin recently appeared on an episode of Instagram'sCarversations,and the father-son pair candidly spoke about social media use, online behavior and how they navigate these topics as a family. During the conversation, Brady and the teen gave insight into their conversations on social media. While Benjamin admitted to sending funny, random videos, the dad of three said he tends to send more serious, motivational quotes.

"I think it's funny to send you some goofy stuff on occasion," Brady told his son, explaining his thought process behind his DMs. "But I think for the most part, if I'm going to share stuff with you, I want you to look at it and see a real value in it. Like, 'Why would Dad send me that?'"

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In a July entry ofhis weekly newsletter, Brady penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world. Brady also opened up about what he believes makes him a "great father."

"I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family," he explained. "I chose to do it by playing football."

"My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused — those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives."

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Brady went on to explain that there is more than one way to show up for your children and be a great parent.

"Remember, your children are watching everything. They see what you do in every aspect of your life and how you do it," he wrote. "Reading bedtime stories and helping them with homework are not the only ways to be a great parent."

"And neither is winning Super Bowls or MVPs," he continued. "Being a great football player didn't make me a great dad, but how I became a great player certainly had an impact — from showing up day in and day out, to doing whatever it took to get better, be successful, be a role model, and to provide."

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Naomi Watts Received This 'Unsolicited' Fashion Advice from Daughter Kai, 17, Before Attending the Met Gala

February 24, 2026
Naomi Watts Received This 'Unsolicited' Fashion Advice from Daughter Kai, 17, Before Attending the Met Gala

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People Naomi Watts and daughter Kai in 2025 (left) and Watts at the 2018 Met Gala (right) Craig Barritt/Getty; ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

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  • Naomi Watts is opening up about being a mom to 17-year-old model Kai

  • In an interview on Kelly Clarkson's daytime show, the actress said her teenager gives her "unsolicited" advice when it comes to fashion, which was the case when she attended the 2018 Met Gala with Michael Kors

  • Watts shares Kai, as well as son Sasha, 17, with ex Liev Schreiber

Naomi Watthas got a friend and fashion critic in herdaughter Kai.

The actress, 57, welcomed her 17-year-old with exLiev Schreiberin 2008, and the teen has grown up to be quite the fashionista on and off the runway, so much so that she's not afraid to let 'er rip when it comes to handing out style advice.

In aninterview onThe Kelly Clarkson Showaired on Feb. 23, theAll's Fairstar said of Kai, "Fashion is a big topic in the household, especially now, and I take serious notes from her," adding, "Solicited or unsolicited."

Kai Schreiber and Naomi Watts attend 'The Friend' premiere in New York City on March 24, 2025 Jamie McCarthy/Getty

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Watts had to admit that "maybe they're right" when it comes to kids dishing out their opinions, but perhaps the one time she had second thoughts was when she attended the 2018 Met Gala.

Reflecting on the event, themed "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination," Watts said she showed her daughter two "beautiful" dress options by Michael Kors, the designer who dressed her for the evening. Kai made her pick, but it wasn't the ornate ensemble created with 9,000 crystals Watts picked in the end because she "felt really good in it."

"[Kai] just happened to FaceTime me on the way in the car with Mr. Michael Kors himself, and said, 'You wore the wrong dress.' For him to hear! And you know anyone with a creative bone in their body, they're very sensitive people. We're artists."

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The dress Kai loved ended up having its moment in the spotlight at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, but even then, Watts said she inserted her playful judgment.

Naomi Watts and Kai attended a Dior fashion show in New York City on April 15, 2024 ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty

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With Kai'smodeling career taking off,Watts has admitted she hasn't been completely hands-off. During an October 2025 appearance onToday with Jenna & Friends, she called herself"a bit of a momager."

"She's extra young, but she's got her head on, and it was a nice way for her to feel pride about what she's doing," Watts said. "It's exciting and very much younger than we anticipated. But for Kai, we felt she was ready."

The Oscar nominee has not only supported Kai from the front row and backstage, but the twoattended an Armani Beauty partyin New York City together in June.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

February 24, 2026
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault.

BBC Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court wearing a light grey fedora hat, dark glasses, a leopard print shirt unbuttoned halfway down his chest, a cross on a necklace, and a dark jacket

The 50-year-old broadcaster, actor and media personality appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London to enter the pleas on Tuesday.

The offences are alleged to have taken place in the city in 2009 and relate to two women, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Brand has previously also pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, one of indecent assault and two of sexual assault in relation to alleged offences in London and Bournemouth from 1999 to 2005, involving four women.

A trial has been scheduled for June to hear the original charges.

A hearing will be held to decide whether the new allegations should be joined to that case, with Brand's lawyer saying his client needed more time to address the further allegations, Reuters reported.

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Recorder Andrew Baumgartner said there would be a case management hearing in March.

On Tuesday, he spoke from the dock to confirm his name and his latest not guilty pleas, while wearing a leopard print shirt with several buttons undone and holding a fedora hat.

He carried a copy of the Bible into the court building, with various pages bookmarked.

He was bailed to appear at Southwark Crown Court at a date to be fixed.

Detectives began investigating allegations into Brand following reporting by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.

Brand, who was born in Essex, rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and became a household name as host of TV shows such as Big Brother's Big Mouth, and with his own radio programmes on stations including BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.

He went on to establish a Hollywood career, starring in films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek.

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Just over 540 political prisoners freed in Venezuela, NGO says

February 24, 2026
Just over 540 political prisoners freed in Venezuela, NGO says

Feb 24 (Reuters) - A little over 540 prisoners ‌have been freed ‌in Venezuela since January 8, ​Alfredo Romero, the director of legal rights NGO Foro Penal, said on ‌Tuesday.

Reuters FILE PHOTO: Relatives of detainees and activists speak to the media, demanding the immediate release of their loved ones, after Venezuelan lawmakers approved a limited amnesty bill for certain prisoners, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Pastor Richard Puentes hugs his family after his release from the Rodeo detention center, after Venezuelan lawmakers approved a limited amnesty bill for certain prisoners, in Guatire, Venezuela February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Relatives of detainees and activist speak to the media in Caracas

• Of ⁠the 545 political prisoners released since ⁠January, 91 were freed since an amnesty law ​passed on ​February ​20, Romero ‌said on X.

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• The government claims nearly 2,200 people have been released from Venezuelan jails or ‌had other legal ​restrictions withdrawn ​since ​the start of ‌the new amnesty law.

• ​International ​observers have remained skeptical, citing lack of ​transparency ‌and due process in ​the release process.

(Reporting by ​Reuters staff;)

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