Russia's recent airstrikes crippled Ukraine's power grid, causing significant damage to major cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, according to a breaking report from Bloomberg. The attacks, which involved numerous missiles and drones, followed the rejection of a US-brokered ceasefire, highlighting the ongoing conflict's impact on critical infrastructure and raising concerns about the humanitarian consequences.
Meanwhile, in the United States, a potential government shutdown looms, threatening to disrupt air travel. As Congress edged closer to a funding deadline, lawmakers warned of potential consequences, particularly for those traveling. According to Time, the acting head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stated that a protracted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown would mean most TSA officers would remain on the job, unpaid, protecting over 430 commercial airports nationwide. "A lack of funding and predictability of resourcing will pose significant challenges to our ability to deliver transportation security with the level of excellence we expect and Americans deserve," said Ha Nguyen McNeill, the acting TSA administrator, according to Time.
Adding to the complexities, the El Paso International Airport experienced a mysterious closure and reopening. According to Vox, the US shut down the airport, but the reason remained unclear. The airport was initially announced to be closed for 10 days, but that decision was reversed.
In other news, former President Donald Trump's attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers failed. Vox reported that a Washington, DC, grand jury had not moved forward with the effort.
Finally, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are facing potential scandals. Vox reported on athlete stories, including credit card theft and other issues that threaten to overshadow the sports in Milan and Cortina.
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