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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North Korea has recently conducted two short-range ballistic missile tests towards Japan, prompting Japan to call for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The missiles flew between 210 and 250 miles at a maximum altitude of 30 to 60 miles before landing in waters off the west coast of Japan. The U.S. and South Korea have urged North Korea to cease further provocations and return to negotiations.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned the launch, calling it an outrageous act. South Korea's military is currently assessing the launch and has yet to confirm the type of missile fired, but it is believed to have flown eastward for about 500 kilometers before landing in the sea. North Korea has conducted a series of missile tests in recent months, likely as a show of force in response to South Korea's planned military exercises with the United States.
The Biden administration has announced the formation of an interagency group to address the recent uptick of unidentified aerial phenomena over North America. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has assured the public that there is no indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity with these recent takedowns. The interagency group will be tasked with studying the policy implications of these unidentified aerial objects and providing a report to the president in the coming weeks.
The U.S. military has recently shot down several unidentified flying objects over North America, with some speculating they could be of extraterrestrial origin. On Sunday, a national security spokesperson said the objects were much smaller than the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down earlier this month. The intelligence and counterintelligence communities are still trying to figure out what the objects are, and the public will have to wait for an explanation.
US military forces have shot down three unidentified objects in North American airspace over the past three days, at the direction of President Joe Biden. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said the objects were taken down by pilots from the US Air Force and National Guard, but the US military has not provided any details on the objects, their origin, or their purpose. The consecutive days of takedowns have raised questions about the security of North American airspace.
The costume and party supplies chain Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and is in the process of an expedited restructuring that will substantially lower its debt and free up cash. The company's 800+ stores and website will remain open, and its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S., and foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring. The filing comes as the U.S. retail industry continues to suffer from persistently high inflation and a pullback in customer spending.
At least one person was killed and 41 injured after two subway trains collided in Mexico City on Saturday. The accident occurred on Line 3…