A Quick Look at What's Happening Around the World

Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc in Midwest and Northeast

• Over 30 million people under alerts for dangerous conditions.
• Blizzards cause poor visibility in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
• Flights delayed/canceled; Interstate 35 closed or unsafe.
• Chicago’s O’Hare Airport impacted by thunderstorms.

Trump and Zelensky Meet, No Major Breakthroughs

• Three-hour meeting at Florida resort.
• Trump: "Getting closer to a peace deal," but tough issues remain.
• Russia attacks Kyiv, killing at least two, leaving many without heat.

Two Helicopters Crash in New Jersey

• One fatality, one injured near Hammonton Municipal Airport.
• NTSB investigating the cause.

Trump to Meet Netanyahu on Gaza Ceasefire

• US pushing for progress in peace plan.
• Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking the deal.
• Israel seeks to disarm Hamas, but no clear path.

Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Smashes Box Office

• $64M (US), $181M (international) opening weekend.
• $760M worldwide total.
• Movie industry recovering from pandemic; strong 2026 lineup expected.

Starbucks Closes Stores in NYC and LA

• After years of expansion, some locations shutting down.

Kyrgios Wins “Battle of the Sexes” Exhibition

• Match’s significance questioned.

Travel Tips for 2026

• Experts share best deals and destinations.

TIME’s 2025 Kid of the Year Uses AI to Protect Seniors

• Fighting scams with technology.

Luxury Goods Face Quality Criticism

• Consumers question value for price.

Brigitte Bardot, Iconic Actress and Animal Rights Advocate, Dies at 91

• Retired from acting, became vocal animal rights activist.

Skier Captured Skiing Down Erupting Mount Etna

• Dramatic footage of daring descent.