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Himachal Snowstorm: Over 1,000 vehicles stranded, 700 tourists rescued amid blizzard in Manali

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Himachal Pradesh witnessed contrasting scenes as heavy snowfall in Manali caused massive traffic disruptions, leaving around 1,000 vehicles stuck and 700 tourists rescued by authorities. Meanwhile, Shimla, adorned in fresh snow, enjoyed a surge in tourism, with visitors extending their stays to soak in the wintry charm. The snowfall has reignited hopes for the local tourism industry, offering a much-needed boost after years of pandemic-related struggles. Tourists described their experience as “once-in-a-lifetime.”

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok's Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. On Tuesday, some influencers began a two-day advocacy event in support of TikTok, which arranged their trip ahead of a House floor vote on the legislation on Wednesday.

An Old Play For A New Audience

Scoop 

The drama teacher, actor and director and former opera singer first heard Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute while studying drama at university. A few years later he had the opportunity to perform arias from it in a concert at the New South Wales Conservatorium ...

Bruins’ David Pastrnak Exits Capitals Tilt With Upper-Body Injury

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The Boston Bruins finished their game against the Washington Capitals on Monday night short a key forward. David Pastrnak logged 9:00 of ice time across 12 shifts before heading down the tunnel to the Bruins locker room with just over eight minutes remaining in the second period. It’s unclear what caused Pastrnak to leave the […]

Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean

TheHill.com 

Part of the Santa Cruz, Calif., wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three construction workers into the ocean. All victims were rescued — two by a lifeguard unit and a third managed to swim to safety, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department, which noted that there were no reports of significant injuries “at this time.”...

Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean - The Hill

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  1. Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean  The Hill
  2. Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses, three construction workers fall into the water  KION
  3. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for partially collapsing pier  Yahoo! Voices
  4. Man dies after large wave traps him under debris at Santa Cruz Co. beach  ABC7 Bay Area

Edwards takes aim at ref

Sydney Morning Herald 

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards takes aim at the match officiating against the Golden State Warriors.

Romania forms new pro-European coalition government amid political crisis

France24.com (en) 

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approved a new pro-European coalition government on Monday, led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move seeks to end a political crisis sparked by far-right gains in recent elections and the annulment of the presidential race.