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NEED TO KNOW
Blizzard conditions in New York City on Monday. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images
School closures, millions sheltering in place and the first postponement of the Boston Globe’s print edition in 153 years — this weekend’s snowstorm snarled travel and set records across the Northeast. Here’s what to know.
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Disruption: The storm dumped up to 3 feet of snow, leaving more than 600,000 homes without power and resulting in travel bans, thousands of flight cancellations and weather warnings from North Carolina to Maine. See photos and more updates. [BBC News/Yahoo News]
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Making history: The so-called “bomb cyclone,” sometimes producing more than 2 or 3 inches of snow an hour, broke snowfall records in parts of Rhode Island and New York. Here are the totals by state. [Time/USA Today]
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What’s next: Another quick hit of snow is expected in the Great Lakes today, reaching into the Northeast overnight. Most places are forecast to see less than 2 inches, with more snowfall expected at higher elevations. [CNN]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. | Chris Torres/Pool Photo via AP
Reiner pleads not guilty
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents. Reiner, who is accused of fatally stabbing them late last year, could face the death penalty if convicted. See a timeline of the case. [USA Today]
Special counsel report blocked
A federal judge blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents. The Trump administration, which has characterized the investigation as politically motivated, celebrated the ruling. [AP]
Violence continues in Mexico
Retaliatory violence swept across Mexico after the killing of cartel leader “El Mencho,” resulting in more than 28 deaths, leaving some Americans stranded and raising questions about the FIFA World Cup. Here’s how it’s affecting travel. [CNN/Yahoo News]
Money vs. Pac-Man
Gloves at the ready: Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao will return to the ring in September, more than a decade after their 2015 “Fight of the Century.” “The fans have waited long enough,” Pacquiao said. The bout will stream on Netflix. [Variety]
Tourette’s at the BAFTAs
The BBC and the BAFTA Film Awards apologized after John Davidson, a Tourette’s syndrome activist, involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the award ceremony. Davidson said he was “deeply mortified” and that the tics carried no meaning. [Yahoo Entertainment]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
Netflix
Now streaming
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson’s fourth Netflix comedy special, Prodigal Daughter, dropped overnight. “It’s a lot of God stuff and a lot of gay stuff,” she teased, “and my agents are nervous.” [People]
In bookstores
Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery, by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, traces his family history and life in politics. The book is widely seen as a prelude to a presidential run. [CNN]
On the court
The Celtics, armed with star performers Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, hope to continue a three-game winning streak as they face the Suns at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. [AP]
On TV
With the nation at a crossroads, Trump delivers his annual State of the Union address at 9 p.m. ET, airing live on ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Here’s what to know. [Yahoo News]
And don’t forget to…
Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Corbis via Getty Images
In 2011, NASA’s iconic Discovery, the oldest and most-used orbiter in U.S. history, made its final flight to the International Space Station. Pop quiz: Do you know where it is now? [USA Today]
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Shelby Rideout
When teacher Shelby Rideout sees kids having an argument, she uses a tried-and-tested hack: making them find common ground. “What most of us want … is a sense of peace,” she said. “I’ve found it’s easiest to get there when we begin by focusing on the things we share.” [People]
💡 P.S. Your daily advice:
To stop your mailbox from overflowing with junk, remove your name and address from promotional mailing lists. Here’s how. [Real Simple]
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