Winter storm clobbers Northeast
A powerful winter storm is slamming the northeastern U.S., bringing heavy snow to areas from Virginia to Maine and putting more than 40 million people under blizzard warnings. Places hardest hit could see up to two feet of snow, with more than a foot expected in Philadelphia, New York and Boston — the most seen in years for some. The treacherous conditions have made travel nearly impossible, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and widespread public transit shutdowns. New York City has also enacted a citywide travel ban until at least noon and canceled schools today, its first proper snow day since 2019.
Trump’s approval sinks in new polling
A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals that just 32% of Americans now say that Donald Trump has had the right priorities, while 68% say he hasn’t paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems. That’s the president’s most negative reading on that question to date during either of his terms in office. At the same time, Americans say, 61% to 38%, that Trump’s policies will move the country in the wrong direction rather than the right one. And Trump’s job approval rating among all adults remains mired at 36%. Some of the steepest declines include a 19-point drop in approval among Latino Americans and an 18-point drop among Americans younger than 45. Among political independents, Trump’s approval rating has dropped 15 points over the past year to a mere 26%.
Mexico cartel boss killed in violence
Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation in the town of Tapalpa. His death sparked widespread unrest, with suspected gang members torching buses and businesses while clashing with security forces. The U.S. State Department urged American nationals in parts of Mexico to stay indoors until further notice as several other countries issued similar advisories to their citizens. The White House said the U.S provided intelligence support for the operation, part of ongoing efforts to put pressure on Mexico to curb drug trafficking.
TSA reverses itself in PreCheck
The Department of Homeland Security has reversed its decision to suspend the TSA’s PreCheck program after initially causing confusion on Sunday by announcing a temporary halt. DHS initially said that PreCheck, along with the Global Entry program, would close due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The agency later clarified in a statement that it “will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations.” Analysts say a potential PreCheck suspension would affect millions of flyers by effectively dismantling expedited security lanes and fast track customs processing.
Winter Olympics conclude
The 2026 Winter Olympics came to an end on Sunday with a grand closing ceremony in Verona, Italy. At the end of the show, the baton was passed to France, which will host the next Winter Games in 2030. This year, Norway — the most decorated country in Winter Olympics history — once again led the medal count with 41 overall, including 18 gold. Cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo topped the charts, becoming the first athlete ever to win six gold medals at one Winter Games. Finishing second in the standings was the U.S. with 33 medals, 12 of them gold. The last one came Sunday when the men’s hockey team defeated Canada in overtime to win the Olympic tournament for the first time since 1980.
British equivalent to Oscars takes place
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards — Britain’s equivalent to the Oscars — took place in London on Sunday. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won top film of the year and is now heading into Oscar season with a slew of awards, including four Golden Globes. However, much of the BAFTA conversation online has centered on the ceremony being interrupted by a racist slur from a man with Tourette Syndrome. After the incident, host Alan Cumming asked for “understanding” for the “strong and offensive language.” He reminded the crowd that Tourette Syndrome was a disability and tics were involuntary, adding: “We apologize if you are offended tonight.”
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