Category: winter storm

NTD Good Morning (Dec. 23): Arizona to Remove Makeshift Border Wall; FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Released on Bond

Arizona’s out-going governor ordered the construction of a make-shift border wall back in August. Now Arizona is taking it down after a U.S. government lawsuit. Sam Bankman-Fried is out on bond. But his release comes with strict conditions. The FTX founder awaits trial in what’s being called one of the largest financial frauds in American history. Flight…


Winter Storm Hits Meat Plants, Threatens Wheat and Cattle

CHICAGO—Tyson Foods Inc. said it suspended and reduced operations at some U.S. meat facilities on Thursday due to a massive winter storm, while farmers increased checks on livestock facing harsh winds and cold. The extreme weather presented a temporary challenge to food production after consumers grappled this year with soaring inflation, supply-chain shortages, and drought…


Ontarians Urged to Make Emergency Preparations Ahead of Severe Winter Storm

Ontario’s weather agency is urging residents to have emergency kits prepared ahead of a severe storm that is hitting most of the country with blizzards and extreme cold. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released the warning on its social media account for Ontario, saying at around 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 22 that the agency…


Environment Canada Warning Quebecers About Possible Blackouts Due to Winter Storm

Environment Canada warned Quebecers on Thursday to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major winter storm approached the province. Many regions of Quebec were expected to receive a mix of heavy snow, rain and strong winds starting Thursday night, the agency said. Meteorologist Jean-Philippe…


NTD Evening News (Dec. 22): At Trial, Pollster Says Lake Should Have Won Election; Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s trial in a case she filed against Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Maricopa County election officials concluded on Dec. 22. A number of witnesses testified, including a polling expert who said mostly Republican voters were negatively affected by problems on Election Day. The U.S. Senate passed the $1.7…


LIVE 5 PM ET: NTD Business (Dec. 22): FTX Founder SBF Released on $250M Bond; Airlines Scrap Flights due to Winter Storm

A powerful winter storm is freezing travel for thousands across the United States—just as people start leaving for the holidays. Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is out on bail in the United States, but he’ll have to stay under house arrest. The Senate passes a spending bill to fund the government. Why are some lawmakers…


NTD Business (Dec. 22): FTX Founder SBF Released on $250 Million Bond; Airlines Scrap Flights Due to Winter Storm

Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is out on bail in the United States, but he’ll have to stay under house arrest. The Senate passes a spending bill to fund the government. Why are some lawmakers concerned? A powerful winter storm is freezing travel for thousands across the United States—just as people start leaving for the…


Airlines Waiving Change Fees Ahead of Winter Storm

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning about an “Arctic Blast,” across much of the United States that could cause blizzard-like conditions and as a result, many airlines across the country have begun waiving change fees. According to the NWS, beginning on Dec. 22 and ending on Dec. 25, there is an advanced risk for…


More Flight Delays Possible as Storm Approaches Toronto

A major winter storm bearing down on Toronto is adding to the calamity in Canadian airports already plagued by flight cancellations and delays set off early this week by heavy snow in Vancouver. Environment Canada says Toronto’s storm will begin today with rain or snow followed by plummeting temperatures, a potential flash freeze and blizzard-like…


Commuters Urged to Stay Home as Winter Storm Hits Southern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued travel advisories for commuters across Ontario as a winter storm hits the province with freezing rain and ice pellets, which caused traffic stagnation and icy conditions in some regions. The agency has placed the majority of southern Ontario and parts of northern Ontario under snowfall and freezing rain warnings and is advising against non-essential travel….