A major winter storm to hit the East Coast, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds, has led to flight cancellations, travel disruptions, and emergency declarations.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry suspended since Feb. 14 due to shutdown, affecting millions.

TSA confirms PreCheck remains active after false suspension report.

Pope Leo XIV to visit four African nations April 13–23, marking first major African trip, with focus on faith and peace.

St. Francis of Assisi’s bones are on display in Assisi, Italy, for the first time in 800 years, drawing massive crowds.

NYC cancels all public school classes Monday due to heavy snow and unsafe travel, opting for a traditional snow day.

Trump's first Australian project: a 340-meter, $1.5B hotel-tower in Surfers Paradise, set for 2026 construction.

New Jersey banned most travel overnight due to a severe blizzard, declaring a state of emergency.

Seven Chinese tourists died in a vehicle crash through ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal on February 20, 2026, with one survivor; the area’s ice crossings are prohibited.

Australia advises families of diplomats in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, and UAE to leave over rising regional tensions and security risks.