Southerners Scramble to Prepare as Ice, Snow and Bitter Cold Threaten
The path of an approaching winter storm is not clear yet, but much of the country, including places unused to frigid weather, is bracing for the worst.
America Is Waving the White Flag in the New Cold War Against China
Is a Chinese century now dawning?
Slow Emergency Response Blamed in Deadly Pakistan Mall Fire
The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day through a Karachi plaza with hundreds of shops.
At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.
Spain Closes High-Speed Rail Network in South After Crash
The closures were announced after a high-speed train derailed and smashed into another high-speed train, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens.
Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts
Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.
Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine
The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.
State Energy Portal: Updated Analyses and Quick Facts
(Thu, 15 Jan 2026) <p style='color: #666;'>We updated the <em>Analyses</em> and <em>Quick Facts</em> for:</p>
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<li>Massachusetts</li>
<li>New Hampshire</li>
<li>Rhode Island</li>
<li>Vermont</li>
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How Readers Voted on 17 Ways to Improve New York City
The top suggestions include spending more of the city’s budget on parks and libraries and fixing the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Mamdani Announces Plan to Expand Public Bathroom Access in New York
The city has over eight million residents and only around 1,000 public bathrooms. The new mayor said he was committed to creating more, though he did not say when they would be available.