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Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK
Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigableABC News - 2d -
UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns
Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-riggingFinancial Times - 3d -
FirstGroup to add bus and open access rail routes amid Labour nationalisation
UK’s largest train operator under pressure to diversify due to government plansFinancial Times - 3d -
Massive winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, cold to 25 states
A massive winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. beginning Saturday. 50 million people and 25 states are in the storm's path. Ian Lee has the ...CBS News - 3d -
UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow
Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...The Guardian - 3d -
Parts of UK disrupted as snow and freezing rain arrive – live
Police report road collisions and warn motorists only to travel if necessary while power cuts affect parts of England and Wales. National Highways warned a “spell of disruptive snow” would spread ...The Guardian - 3d -
Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.BBC News - 3d -
Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol
Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home.BBC News - 3d -
Your pictures of snow and frost across UK
Bitter conditions created by an Arctic wind are expected to continue into next week.BBC News - 3d -
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US braces for major winter storm moving across the country
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures are expected to impact more than 60 million across the country this weekend. NBC's Angie Lassman tracks the forecast.NBC News - 3d -
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) kept his gavel amid a threat from the right flank of the House GOP, but managing the House GOP is not going to get any easier from here. The dramatic Friday Speaker ...The Hill - 3d -
‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut
Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
UK braces for heavy snow as travellers warned of road and rail disruption
Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.BBC News - 4d -
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Alcohol warning labels?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...The Hill - 4d -
Major winter storms to wallop two-thirds of U.S., could bring heavy snow and hazardous ice
Most of the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. is expected to bear the brunt of winter storms this weekend through to early next week.NBC News - 4d -
TSA screens almost 39M travelers in 15 days over holidays
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened almost 39 million passengers in about two weeks during the winter holidays, bringing the total to more than 900 million nationwide ...The Hill - 4d -
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U.S. braces for frigid temperatures, snow
Pittsburgh is already seeing snow and freezing temperatures as most of the U.S. prepares for a blast of cold air that promises extreme weather conditions for many Americans. CBS News Philadelphia's ...CBS News - 4d -
Biden to travel to New Orleans to meet with families following terror attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will head to New Orleans on Monday, the site of a New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more, the White House announced ...NBC News - 4d -
Biden to travel to New Orleans on Monday
President Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday following the New Years attack that killed 15 people, including the attacker, and injured at least 35 others. Biden will be joined on the trip ...The Hill - 4d -
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Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow
The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.BBC News - 5d -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 5d -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - 5d -
9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025
From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey.The New York Times - 5d -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - 6d -
Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold
A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...NBC News - 6d -
Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events
Parts of the U.K. have been swamped by heavy rains and powerful winds that disrupted New Year’s celebrationsABC News - 6d -
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - 6d -
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.CBS News - 6d
