WarFeb 4, 2026Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackoutsThis article shares a personal reflection from NPR's Joanna Kakissis, reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine, during a harsh winter marked by extended power outages and frigid...UkraineKyivEnergy Infrastructure+1
EnvironmentFeb 27, 2026This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has oneThe article covers Madison, Wisconsin's annual Frozen Assets Festival, a celebration centered on the city's frozen lakes, particularly Lake Mendota. The festival, ho...WisconsinClimate ChangeWinter+1
SportsFeb 23, 2026U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of statesThe article reports on the United States' record-setting performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Despite early setbacks and political qu...Milan Cortina OlympicsWinterUSA+1
SportsFeb 23, 2026Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes and Italian art in VeronaThe Milan Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony held at the historic Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater. The ceremony featured Italian music and ...Milan Cortina OlympicsItalyWinter+2
AccidentFeb 19, 2026Hiker dies of hypothermia after slipping off trail near summit of New York's tallest mountainA 21-year-old woman from New Jersey, Brianna Mohr, died of hypothermia after slipping off a trail near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York's tallest mountain, during...New YorkWinterPublic Safety+2
ConsumerismDec 27, 2025Must-have winter yard tools: Chainsaws, snow blowers and pet-safe ice meltsThe article provides a comprehensive guide to essential winter yard tools and products for homeowners. It reviews various chainsaws (battery and gas-powered), snow b...WinterHome MaintenancePet Safety
HealthDec 12, 20255 winter-weather essentials to protect skin health in dangerously cold temperaturesThe article provides practical advice for maintaining healthy skin during the winter months, especially in dangerously cold temperatures. It highlights that common w...Healthy EatingWellnessWinter
CultureFeb 2, 2026Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlightThe article covers the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, is used to predict the length of the remaining...Groundhog DayPunxsutawney PhilWinter+2
