State of Emergency

A powerful winter storm swept across central and southern states to the East Coast on Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and widespread disruptions. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures caused schools, businesses, and government offices to shut down across multiple states.

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie vowed to clean up the city's streets.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a significant surge in norovirus cases across the United States. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and intense stomach pain. While symptoms typically last between 12 and 47 hours and often resolve without medical intervention, the virus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the country.

An adult in Los Angeles County has been confirmed as the area's first human case of bird flu.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) proclaimed a state of emergency to "streamline and expedite" the state's response to bird flu.

Tropical Storm Milton, expected to intensify into a dangerous hurricane, is set to impact Florida's west coast this week, prompting state officials to prepare for what could be the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The United Nations has adopted the "Pact for the Future," an effort that seeks to promote a "global order."

Nearly 1.8 million chickens are to be culled in Colorado after Governor Jared Polis (D) declared a state of emergency due to bird flu.

A pastor near Seattle is urging local officials to take responsibility for overwhelming their town with migrants and declare a state of emergency after...

A train derailed in Southeastern Kentucky, leading to a chemical spill.