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Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast
The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare winter storm brought record snowfall to the state on Tuesday.The New York Times - 24m -
Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.BBC News - 5h -
Rare and dangerous snowstorm sweeps through the Deep South
Up to 10 inches of more of snow fell on the Deep South, creating challenges for snow removal in a region that almost never sees significant snowfall. The snow and ice caused hazardous conditions on ...NBC News - 9h -
Historic snow record in New Orleans as storm hits the South
The amount of snow in New Orleans is setting a new record as millions of Americans in the South deal with a storm spreading from Texas to Georgia. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.CBS News - 12h -
Rare winter storm, snow hit parts of the South
New Orleans is under a blizzard warning and snow is reportedly falling in parts of North Florida as a rare winter storm slams parts of the South. CBS News' Kati Weis reports. Also, meteorologist ...CBS News - 15h -
Rare snowstorm forces airports across the Gulf Coast to shut down
Several states have declared emergencies, with temperatures expected to be 20 to 30 degrees below the January average in most places.NBC News - 17h -
What to expect as historic snowstorm slams the South
The first-ever blizzard warning has been issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coast as a historic snowstorm hits the South.ABC News - 17h -
Dangerous 'rare winter storm' hits Gulf Coast as it braces for historic snowfall
Weather forecasters and public bodies issued health and power loss warnings Tuesday as a “rare winter storm" gripped part of the southern and eastern U.S.NBC News - 21h -
South gears up for rare winter storm threatening region
Much of the Northeast is still digging out from up to ten inches of snow. Meteorologist Albert Ramon is following the cold snap as well as a rare winter storm in the South.CBS News - 1d -
Evening Report — Comeback complete, Trump hits the gas
Plus: Biden shocks with last-minute family pardons {beacon} Evening Report © Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP Trump declares return to presidency 'Liberation Day' PRESIDENT TRUMP COMPLETED ...The Hill - 1d -
12:30 Report — Trump hits the ground running
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Welcome to Inauguration Day, with ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol underway indoors amid absolutely frigid weather in Washington. In today's issue: Trump swearing in, ...The Hill - 1d -
Boston Celtics sale: Price expected to exceed $6 billion with at least four bidders in the mix, per report
The Celtics announced the team was being put up for sale last July, shortly after winning their 18th championshipCBS Sports - 3d -
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US budget deficit to hit $1.9 trillion in 2025: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected Friday that the federal budget deficit would hit $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2025. The nonpartisan budget scorekeeper estimated that federal spending ...The Hill - 4d -
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South Korea air crash recorders missing final four minutes
The last four minutes of data before the disaster which killed 179 people are missing, transport authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
US hits Venezuela with new sanctions after Maduro's 'illegitimate' inauguration
The Biden administration announced a slew of new sanctions against allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in opposition to his claim of election victory, calling his Friday inauguration ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report
The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather
Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snow. Parts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning
A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’Financial Times - Jan. 7 -
Bitter cold envelops US south as central states recover from freeze
Polar vortex chilled central US, downing trees, blasting snow, shuttering schools and causing traffic pile-ups. The next round of bitter cold enveloped the southern US on Tuesday, after the first ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
1st human bird flu death in US reported
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death
Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps downFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths
A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
US winter storm leaves four dead as millions hit by snow, ice and bitter cold
Hundreds of thousands left without power and flights canceled as state of emergencies declared in several states. Millions of Americans were hit by a major winter storm on Monday that brought heavy ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Winter Storm Blair: four people reported dead as hundreds of thousands across US without power – latest updates
Seven states declare states of emergency as flights are cancelled, schools closed and drivers face treacherous road conditions. Tell us how you have been affected by Winter Storm Blair US ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Harris to certify Trump's US election win, four years after Capitol riot
Monday's session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
US-South Korean alliance vital for Indo-Pacific security
The U.S.-ROK alliance is crucial for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. must continue to support South Korea in the face of political turmoil and growing aggression from North ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans attacker used very rare explosive in bombs, officials say
Shamsud-Din Jabbar used a rare explosive in New Orleans that has never before been used in a U.S. or European terrorist attack. A key question is how he learned of the explosive and managed to ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Material used in explosive devices left in New Orleans contained rare compound, investigators say
Senior law enforcement officials say the explosive devices left in New Orleans contained a rare compound not seen before in a U.S. terror attack. NBC News' Tom Winter reports.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
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South Korean investors pile into US equities as domestic stock market languishes
Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’Financial Times - Jan. 2
