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GOP’s LONE STAR?

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Will the Lone Star State evolve into the lonely star if this keeps up? Not so fast, amigo. The Republicans are in power. Despite changing demographics, the Republican Party holds a firm grip on the state, with over 18 million registered voters as of 2024.
There are news reports that thousands have already lost power during the ongoing storm.

ARTIC BOMB?

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A disrupted Polar Vortex core will bring Arctic air into North America in the coming days. But the latest forecasts show a potential full collapse of the Polar Vortex, following a Stratospheric Warming event in early February. High-resolution model data shows a breakdown of the polar circulation, forecast to create a prolonged release of cold air across North America and also Europe in February.
233 million Americans are under alerts for snow, sleet, or freezing rain. A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies and Plains beginning Friday (Jan. 23), spreading eastward toward New England this weekend. Snow and cold, please go away and don't return another day.

BEAUTIFUL CITES

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27 cities is far too few to sum up all the world’s beauty. But we have taken a stab at highlighting some supremely spectacular places, from the remote beaches of the Caribbean to the cultural capital of Japan. 

Some cities are hubs for contemporary architecture, while others have preserved a time long past. A number of places on this list are densely populated, while at least one has a population in the mere thousands, a nod to Aristotle’s criteria. Read on for our list of the most beautiful cities in the world.

NYC MAYOR ZOHRAN

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The potential for a new era in American political life now
rests on Zohran Mamdani, who is much more than The 
youngest mayor in the history of New York City.

The Ugandan-American, born to Indian parents in Kampala
34 years ago, brings a special brand of populist political
thinking, social media savvy, and genuine sophistication. 

SAMMY’S LAW

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Slow down, NYC. You are moving too fast. Speed limits on road traffic, as used in most countries, set the legal maximum speed at which vehicles may travel on a given stretch of road. Speed limits are generally indicated on a traffic sign reflecting the maximum permitted speed, expressed in kilometres per hour, miles per hour, or both.

NYC PARADISE

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New York’s Most Captivating’ Small Town is a tiny island in the northeasternmost point of New York City.

NYC UP FOR GRABS

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Polls largely underestimated Zohran Mamdani’s support in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayor, illustrating once again just how difficult it can be to accurately poll primary elections. While most polls did not show Mamdani leading in the first round of balloting, they did appear to show him gaining support in the final weeks of the campaign. He ultimately won with more than 56 percent of the vote after ranked-choice tabulation.

AMERICAN STAYCATION

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Walking on Sunshine and during Sunsets for enjoyment and entertainment in America.

NYC PARADISE

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NYC's best-kept secret since 1685. Book an individual or group tour today by reaching out to #CityImages CityImages3@gmail.com

BEST IN USA

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It’s getting to the point that everyone is in a hurry to go nowhere and not taking the time to enjoy the present 🎁 which is a gift.