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It’s Groundhog Day! And while groundhogs aren’t always accurate weather prognosticators, they can teach us something about our climate and culture.

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky involving missiles, drones and air defense systems. Yet one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare. (Image credit: SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky involving missiles, drones and air defense systems. Yet one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare. (Image credit: SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky involving missiles, drones and air defense systems. Yet one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare. (Image credit: SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the International Olympic Committee recommended bans on Russian athletes. Now, the IOC has reversed course, to the protest of Ukrainian officials. (Image credit: Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the International Olympic Committee recommended bans on Russian athletes. Now, the IOC has reversed course, to the protest of Ukrainian officials. (Image credit: Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Buyers are returning after being sidelined by a jump in borrowing costs, but experts say that the uncertain state of the economy is what will drive the market’s next moves.

Cruz control: Texas Republican keeps his distance from 2024 White House hunt  POLITICO

The U.S. reached an agreement that gives it access to four more military bases in the Philippines, broadening Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence.

Pyongyang cited recent promises by the U.S. defense chief to expand joint drills with South Korea.