MLK weekend travel has hit a major roadblock as a powerful winter weather system sweeps across the eastern half of the United States, disrupting both air and ground transportation. From the Great Lakes through the Northeast and into parts of the South, travellers are facing widespread delays, cancellations, and hazardous road conditions during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. According to FlightAware data, more than 3,200 U.S. flights have been delayed, while close to 95 flights were cancelled as snow, ice and strong winds impacted major travel hubs. Nearly 48 million people remain under active weather alerts, with conditions evolving rapidly across several states. WATCH
18 January,2026 08:45 PM ISTA fresh wave of scrutiny is surrounding a sitting United Nations ambassador after U.S. federal agencies confirmed historical links to an Ohio-based healthcare provider previously flagged for Medicaid fraud concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman had an association with a Cincinnati healthcare agency that faced prior federal action during the Trump administration. While HHS has acknowledged the connection, officials have declined to disclose detailed findings, enforcement steps, or the full scope of the investigation. WATCH
07 January,2026 01:20 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT