WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm sweeping across parts of the United States caused a 100-vehicle pile-up in Michigan on Monday, leaving dozens injured and prompting authorities to close a major interstate. Read More: Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on mount everest slope Michigan State Police said that while numerous injuries were reported, none were believed to […]
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Alaska plunges into 64-day polar night as sun disappears
Alaska has entered its annual polar night, causing the sun to stay below the horizon for 64 days. Residents of Utqiaġvik, the northernmost town, will not see the sun again until January 22, 2026. This phenomenon occurs due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis, which prevents sunlight from reaching the Arctic Circle during winter. […]