Millions Shiver as Massive Winter Storm Brings Rolling Blackouts, Power Cuts
Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some…
Airlines Scrub 5,000 US Flights Friday, More Saturday, Amid Fierce Winter Storms
Airlines canceled over 5,000 U.S. flights on Friday as massive winter storms snarled airport operations around the United States and frustrated tens of thousands of holiday travelers.The cancellations followed nearly 2,700 canceled flights on Thursday and almost 500 flights…
King Charles chooses chapel at Windsor for first Christmas message
Read More Monarch expected to pay tribute to late mother during festive address from St George’s chapel King Charles has chosen to broadcast his first Christmas message from St George’s chapel at Windsor Castle, where the committal service of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, was held three months ago. In a photograph released before the […]
The Sun apologises for Jeremy Clarkson’s column on Meghan
Read More Paper says that ‘as a publisher, we realise that with free expression comes responsibility’ The Sun has apologised for Jeremy Clarkson’s column, in which he said he “hated” the Duchess of Sussex, but has not stated whether any action has been taken against him. Last week’s column has become the Independent Press Standards […]
‘Once in a generation’ freeze for Christmas as bomb cyclone hits US
Read More Power outages leave more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in the dark, while thousands of US flights were canceled The winter storm that forecasters dubbed Elliott intensified into a bomb cyclone near the Great Lakes on Friday, bringing high winds and blizzard conditions from the Northern Plains to western and upstate New […]
Clashes in Paris after three people killed in shooting at Kurdish centre
Read More French media say a 69-year-old opened fire on group of people, and government says incident seemed to have been racially motivated Clashes have erupted in Paris after three people were killed in a shooting at a Kurdish cultural centre that the French government said appeared to have been racially motivated. French media reported […]
Chaotic Christmas getaway on cards as rail and passport workers strike
Read More Motorists facing ‘traffic nightmare’ as more people opt to drive in bid to beat the disruption Millions of Britons are facing a potentially chaotic Christmas getaway amid strikes on railways and by airport border staff, as unions accused ministers of causing the disruption by “going missing” rather than negotiating over pay. The AA […]
Grinch Steals Christmas Toys From Atlanta Nonprofit
A serial bandit as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel has been stealing toys from an Atlanta nonprofit devoted to giving Christmas gifts to children in need. “We’re not going to let one Grinch steal Christmas, but it has proven very difficult to keep him out of our …
At Least One Dead After Pileup on Ohio Turnpike During Storm
A massive pileup on the Ohio turnpike blocked traffic near Sandusky amid a severe winter storm on Friday.ABC affiliate WTVG reports that at least one person died, and several others were injured in the 50-vehicle crash.The Ohio highway patrol said multiple crashes happened…
Poll: One-Third of Americans to Spend Less for Holidays
High inflation is forcing many Americans to keep a tight lid on their wallets this holiday season. More than a third of Americans said they would spend less on holiday expenses this year than in previous years, according to an Economist/YouGov poll released Wednesday. …