A powerful winter storm has caused record-breaking temperatures across the United States, ranging from minus nine degrees in Montana to 95 degrees in Texas. This has caused over 785,000 customers to lose power, 1,600 flight cancellations, and winter weather alerts for parts of the country. People are advised to stay safe and follow the instructions of local authorities.
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has sought to allay any concerns of extraterrestrial activity, saying there is "no indication" of aliens or extraterrestrial activity related to the unidentified objects recently shot down in four separate locations. President Joe Biden has ordered a new government-wide effort to determine the origin of the objects, and more information is expected in the coming weeks.
The Biden administration has announced economic sanctions on six Chinese entities in response to an alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew across U.S. airspace last week. The sanctions are intended to make it more difficult for the entities to obtain American technology exports and are part of a broader effort to address Chinese surveillance activities. It remains to be seen how the Chinese government will respond to the sanctions and whether they will have any effect on the ongoing diplomatic dispute.
US military shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of the Carolinas, sparking a heated dispute between the two countries. China has accused the US of “indiscriminate use of force”, while the US maintains the balloon was being used for surveillance purposes. The incident has become a watershed moment in the world’s new superpower rivalry, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelling a planned trip to Beijing in response.
Chile is in the midst of a devastating wildfire crisis, with the government declaring a state of catastrophe in two regions. 554 people have been injured and at least 22 have died, with 10 more missing. Thousands of firefighters and military personnel have been deployed to help contain the fires, and citizens have been urged to take precautions and limit the use of electricity.