Billings, Montana: Strong winds and an atmospheric river impacted Montana this week, triggering high wind warnings, flood watches and winter advisories across the state from northwest Montana to the eastern plains. Agencies measured gusts up to 96 mph and 60–80 mph across regions, heavy mountain snow and rain-to-snow transitions that...
United States — Multiple regions experienced winter storm conditions this week as meteorologists warned of snow, wind, and rapid temperature changes. Authorities closed schools and county offices Monday and Tuesday in affected areas; forecasts predicted accumulations ranging from dustings to 4–7 inches in northern zones. Officials and broadcasters advised limited...
Washington: President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that his administration may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, notably Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser, after unveiling a USD 12 billion aid package for US farmers. At a White House roundtable, farmers and officials cited falling domestic prices and alleged dumping from...
Jefferson City, Mo. Cole County Judge Christopher Limbaugh heard arguments Monday over whether about 92,000 petition signatures should count toward a referendum to suspend Missouri’s new congressional map. Organizers with People Not Politicians submitted more than 300,000 signatures to Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ office this week. U.S. District Judge...
Washington. A federal judge on Monday vacated President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order that paused leasing and permitting for onshore and offshore wind energy projects, ruling the directive “arbitrary and capricious” and contrary to law. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris sided with a multistate coalition led by New York...
United States forecasters reported nationwide that multiple regional weather services forecast unseasonably warm, breezy conditions Tuesday ahead of a cold front arriving early Wednesday, followed by a secondary cold front later in the week. Agencies in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado and Virginia cited west to...
United States — Community organizations and businesses across multiple states organized Toys for Tots drives this holiday season, while several locations reported shortages and a theft. This week, Indianapolis bank branches collected thousands of toys; Duplin County appealed for donations for nearly 400 families ahead of a December 20 giveaway;...
Denver, federal magistrate judge on Monday denied Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released from state prison while she appeals her conviction for orchestrating a data breach tied to false 2020 election fraud claims. Peters was sentenced to nine years after state convictions for allowing unauthorized access to...
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the administration will permit Nvidia to export H200 artificial-intelligence chips to approved customers in China under conditions the government says will maintain national-security protections. The policy excludes Nvidia's most advanced Blackwell and Rubin chips; Commerce Department officials will finalize licensing details while...
Albany, New York. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Tuesday that he will run for New York governor, launching a statewide Republican campaign a month after winning reelection. He debuted a campaign website and a two-minute, eleven-second announcement video, and promoted affordability and public safety as central issues. Blakeman highlighted...
