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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Kemah district of Erzincan, Turkey on February 6, 2026. The region sits on one of the world's most active fault lines and has a long history of powerful earthquakes.
Nintendo held a big online event on February 5, 2026. They showed over 30 new games for the Switch 2. Fans around the world watched the 30-minute show.
Forecasters say the coldest air of the whole winter is coming to the eastern United States. A polar vortex collapse is pushing freezing Arctic air from Canada into lower areas. Millions of people should prepare for dangerously cold temperatures.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed strict new social media regulations, including banning children under 16 from platforms. His announcement triggered a fierce public clash with Elon Musk, who called him a 'tyrant' on X. The dispute highlights the growing tension between governments and powerful tech billionaires over digital regulation.
NASA's Perseverance rover recently completed two drives on Mars using routes planned by artificial intelligence. This breakthrough could change how we explore space and prepare for future human missions to other planets.
Astronomers have discovered a new comet called MAPS that is heading very close to the Sun. If it survives the extreme heat, it could become bright enough to see during the day in April 2026.
