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A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the South into the Northeast is disrupting daily life across the U.S., driving widespread flight cancellations, forcing closures, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power as hazardous ice and snow linger.
↗A sprawling winter system that stretched from the Southwest into the Northeast triggered widespread school closures, dangerous road conditions, and major travel disruption as millions remained under winter-weather alerts. Local officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel while utilities and public works crews worked to restore power and clear roads.
↗British police arrested at least 86 people at Wormwood Scrubs in West London after demonstrators gathered on prison grounds to demand the release of Palestine Action-linked prisoners and highlight a renewed hunger strike by 22-year-old Muhammad Umer Khalid.
↗U.S. stock futures were nearly flat Monday as investors looked ahead to a packed week of Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Safe-haven demand pushed gold futures past $5,000 an ounce, while a sweeping winter storm triggered widespread flight cancellations and renewed concerns about consumer disruption.
↗U.S. stock futures were little changed heading into a packed week that includes major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Investors pushed gold to fresh highs above $5,000 an ounce as geopolitical and policy uncertainty lingered, while a sweeping winter storm triggered thousands of flight cancellations across major East Coast hubs. Meanwhile, renewed tariff rhetoric toward Canada added another layer of risk for markets already on edge.
↗A major winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has triggered widespread travel disruption, with tens of thousands of flights canceled and thousands more delayed. Airlines are waiving change fees as airports from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic struggle to recover operations.
↗A sprawling winter storm continued to snarl daily life across the United States, driving widespread school closures, major flight cancellations, and ongoing power outages while dangerous cold and ice lingered over large parts of the country.
↗Demonstrations in Minneapolis grew after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an immigration protest, with pressure building on federal authorities to change tactics and review operations.
↗A sprawling winter storm system brought snow, ice and extreme cold across large parts of the United States, triggering a wave of flight cancellations and delays and forcing airlines to waive change fees in many cities. Airports along the East Coast were among the hardest hit as crews worked to clear runways and de-ice aircraft while travelers faced shifting schedules.
↗U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday as traders prepared for a week dominated by major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Record-breaking gold prices and widespread flight cancellations from a major winter storm added to the risk-off mood, while Washington’s tariff threats continued to rattle global trade expectations.
↗A sprawling winter storm pushed from the South toward the Northeast on January 26, triggering shutdowns, remote learning plans, and warnings for tens of millions as snow, ice, and power outages disrupted daily life.
↗A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration officers sparked protests across multiple cities, while a massive winter storm continued to snarl travel and strain local services. The overlapping crises amplified calls for accountability, clarity from Washington, and urgent support for affected communities.
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