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Colombia's flower exports peak during Valentine's Day, while classified documents from Biden's time as Vice President are discovered and the US issues a warning about Chinese hackers.
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- A special investigation found classified documents at President Biden's home and private office, but he was not charged with a crime
- Chinese hackers are targeting American infrastructure, posing a significant threat
- Historical events on February 9 include the invention of volleyball and the Svalbard Treaty taking effect
- Super Bowl spending is expected to reach a record high, with many people opting to watch from home
- Pizza Hut is offering a "goodbye pie" as a way to symbolize the end of a relationship
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Colombia, 2nd largest flower exporter, peaks during Valentine's Day. Classified documents from Biden's VP time found. US warns of Chinese hackers infiltrating.
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Colombia, the world's second largest flower exporter, sees peak season during Valentine's Day, with 50,000 tons of flowers exported in eight weeks. Classified documents from US President Joe Biden's time as vice president were found in 2022-2023, leading to criticism and accusations of special treatment. US officials warned of Chinese hackers infiltrating American infrastructure. Significant events on February 9 included the invention of volleyball in 1890 and the first Super Bowl in 1967. Pizza Hut is offering a "goodbye pie" for ending relationships.
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Colombia is the world's second largest flower exporter, with Valentine's Day being a peak season. The Society of American Florists reports 50,000 tons of flowers exported in just eight weeks, with a "pedal plan" coordinating the process.
An investigation into classified documents kept by US President Joe Biden revealed materials from his time as vice president were discovered in 2022-2023. The special counsel found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges were filed due to poor memory and lack of willfulness. Biden's lawyer criticized the investigation's language, while Republican critics accused him of receiving special treatment.
US officials warned of active Chinese hackers infiltrating American infrastructure, posing a security threat. The FBI director and NSA head testified about the cyber threat from China, emphasizing potential real-world damage.
On February 9 in history, significant events included the invention of volleyball in 1890, the Svalbard Treaty taking effect in 1920, and Halley's comet reaching perihelion in 1986. President William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address but served the shortest term. The first Super Bowl took place in 1967, and today it is one of the most-watched TV events in the US. Super Bowl spending is expected to reach a record $17.3 billion.
Pizza Hut is offering a "goodbye pie" featuring a hot honey pizza with pepperoni and spicy honey sauce as a unique way to end a relationship.
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Colombia is the world's second largest exporter of flowers, with Valentine's Day being a particularly busy season for the country's floral industry. The Society of American Florists reports that Colombia exports 50,000 tons of flowers over a period of just eight weeks, with a “pedal plan” in place to coordinate the picking, packing, trucking, and flying of flowers for export.
The findings of a special investigation concerning classified documents kept by US President Joe Biden were released, revealing that the documents, including materials from when Biden served as vice president, were discovered in 2022-2023. The special counsel concluded that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, but he did not deserve criminal charges due to a poor memory and lack of willfulness. Biden's lawyer called the language used in the investigation prejudicial and inaccurate, while some Republican critics accused Biden of receiving special treatment.
US officials warned of active Chinese hackers infiltrating American infrastructure, posing a threat to the country's security. The FBI director and head of the National Security Agency testified about the magnitude of the cyber threat from China, emphasizing the potential for real-world damage to critical infrastructure.
On February 9 in world history, volleyball was invented in 1890, the Svalbard Treaty took effect in 1920, and Halley's comet reached its perihelion in 1986. President William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address but served the shortest term. The first Super Bowl took place in 1967, with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs. Today, the Super Bowl is one of the most-watched TV events in the US, with millions of people planning to attend parties or watch at bars and restaurants. Super Bowl spending for food, drinks, apparel, and decorations is expected to reach a record $17.3 billion, averaging $86.4 per person.
In addition to these significant events, Pizza Hut is offering a “goodbye pie” as a unique way to end a relationship, featuring a hot honey pizza with pepperoni and spicy honey sauce.
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Colombia is the world's second largest exporter of flowers, and Valentine's Day is a busy season for the country's floral industry. The Society of American Florists reports that Colombia exports 50,000 tons of flowers over a period of just eight weeks. The nation has a "pedal plan" to coordinate the picking, packing, trucking, and flying of flowers for export.
The findings of a special investigation concerning classified documents kept by US President Joe Biden were released. The documents, which included materials from when Biden served as vice president, were discovered in 2022-2023. The special counsel concluded that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, but he did not deserve criminal charges due to a poor memory and lack of willfulness. Biden's lawyer called the language used in the investigation prejudicial and inaccurate, while some Republican critics accused Biden of receiving special treatment.
US officials warned that Chinese hackers are actively infiltrating American infrastructure, posing a threat to the country's security. The FBI director and head of the National Security Agency testified about the magnitude of the cyber threat from China, emphasizing the potential for real-world damage to critical infrastructure.
On February 9 in world history, volleyball was invented in 1890, the Svalbard Treaty took effect in 1920, and Halley's comet reached its perihelion in 1986. President William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address but served the shortest term.
The first Super Bowl took place in 1967, with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs. The game reportedly did not sell out, and ticket prices were considered expensive. Today, the Super Bowl is one of the most-watched TV events in the US, with millions of people planning to attend parties or watch at bars and restaurants.
Super Bowl spending for food, drinks, apparel, and decorations is expected to reach a record $17.3 billion, averaging $86.4 per person. Shoppers are paying more for food items such as ground beef, while the price of fresh chicken wings has decreased. Canned soft drinks are more expensive than bottled ones due to the higher cost of aluminum.
Pizza Hut is offering a "goodbye pie" as a way to let exes know that the relationship has ended. The hot honey pizza with pepperoni and spicy honey sauce is being marketed as a sweet way to deliver spicy news. In some places, Pizza Hut is offering to deliver it for free.
In conclusion, Colombia is a major exporter of flowers, President Biden was investigated for retaining classified documents, Chinese hackers pose a threat to US infrastructure, and Super Bowl spending is expected to reach record levels. Additionally, Pizza Hut is offering a "goodbye pie" as a unique way to end a relationship.
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