SUMMARY: A brutal cold front is sweeping across the U.S., plunging temperatures to minus 16°F in Montana and 30°F in Austin, Texas. Surprisingly, Earth’s temperatures are relatively mild compared to other celestial bodies. Among the nine planets and dwarf planets in our solar system, Mars averages minus 85°F, while gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn experience even colder temperatures, around minus 166°F and minus 220°F, respectively. Uranus is colder at minus 320°F, and Neptune at minus 330°F. Pluto, a dwarf planet, has a mean temperature of minus 375°F. The exoplanet “Hoth” is even chillier, averaging around minus 364°F.

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SUMMARY: Roy Lots, a deaf business owner, was devastated when thieves stole his food truck on Christmas night. After a heartfelt community effort that garnered attention on social media, the trailer was recovered thanks to an anonymous tip. Although it was stripped and damaged, Lots recognized it immediately. He initiated a GoFundMe to support his family and has since raised over $33,000, exceeding his expectations and boosting his spirits. While he plans to use the funds for repairs and replacements, he will continue to run his business through pop-up events and catering in the meantime.

The Lotz of BBQ food truck in Southeast Austin has been reunited with its owner after it was stolen the morning after Christmas.

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SUMMARY: Norovirus cases are rising significantly across several U.S. states, with CDC data showing more than double the cases in December compared to previous years. Health reporter Haley Hernandez highlights that recent gatherings in confined spaces contribute to this outbreak, particularly impacting cruise ship passengers. The highly contagious virus, responsible for severe gastrointestinal symptoms, is primarily spread through contaminated surfaces and direct contact. Experts emphasize that hand sanitizer is ineffective against norovirus; proper handwashing is crucial. While flu season shows fewer clinic visits compared to last year, health officials caution that secondary infections can occur and advise seeing a doctor for persistent symptoms.

Due to the troubling rise in cases, CDC data shows more people are getting exposed to stomach bugs otherwise known as the winter vomiting disease.

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