A winter storm threatens the Great Lakes and Northeast with snow, wind, and freezing temps.

A major winter storm is expected to hit the Great Lakes and Northeast with heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temps, following a recent bomb cyclone. In France, George and Amal Clooney and their twins have been granted French citizenship. Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held in Saint-Tropez, where she lived for over 50 years. Across the U.S., cities are preparing unique New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring unconventional countdown drops like fruits, vegetables, and sea creatures. A Johnston City woman won $250,000 in the Illinois Lottery after an accidental ticket purchase.