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Happy National Weatherperson's Day from WFO IWX!⛅️❄️🌪️⛈️ February 5th commemorates the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of the first weather observers in the US, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774. To learn more:

Today, Dubai announced another achievement that adds to its profile as a global frontrunner in economic growth. We received 14.36 million international visitors in 2022, growing 97% from 2021, and registered one of the world’s highest hotel occupancy rates.

Heads up, moon lovers!  The Snow Moon will make an appearance early Monday morning, February 6, at 2:29 a.m. According to NASA, "the moon will appear full for about three days around this time," from Saturday evening to Tuesday night. Related:

Pope Francis offers his final words of farewell to South Sudan at the conclusion of Mass on Sunday, expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome he received and offering a prayer for hope and peace.

Police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley admit they have found 'no evidence' for their main theory

UK's shortest-serving PM Liz Truss blames economic 'orthodoxy' for downfall

The legislation passed 84-10, with all 'no' votes coming from the body's shrinking delegation of Democrats.

💻"People use social media in a way to reinforce their beliefs, algorithms feed into that, and so it’s just making the problem of polarisation worse". Read the full interview here:

Rep. Greene to Rep. AOC: "When are you going to be an adult and actually debate me on policy instead of run your mouth like a teenage girl?"

Biden administration tried to hide Chinese spy balloon from American public