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Close to 1,000 US Flights Already Canceled As Winter Storms Roll In

Close to 1,000 US Flights Already Canceled , As Winter Storms Roll In. CNN reports that as an ice storm continues to strike the central U.S., nearly 1,000 flights were canceled and hundreds were delayed on Jan. 31. By 8 a.m. ET, 982 cancellations and over 700 delays had been reported from Texas to West Virginia by airplane tracker FlightAware. . Three airports in Texas are experiencing disruptions, with Dallas Fort-Worth International (DFW) bearing the brunt of the issues. CNN reports that as of 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 31, 550 DFW flights had been canceled. . In Tennessee, Nashville International Airport had about 150 cancellations. . The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest. The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest. The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest. More winter storms are expected throughout portions of Texas on Jan. 31. Oklahoma, Little Rock, Memphis and Nashville are forecast to be hit later in the day. . Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders took to Twitter to issue caution. I encourage Arkansans who are experiencing winter weather to avoid travel if possible and heed the warnings of local officials, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, via Twitter. CNN reports that a large portion of Texas is under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. CT on Feb. 2

Experts Warn Ongoing Megadrought Could Have Catastrophic Impact

Experts Warn Ongoing , Megadrought , Could Have Catastrophic Impact. 'Newsweek' reports that the current "megadrought" in the western half of the United States could have "catastrophic effects" on the country. Experts predict that another decade or two of drought would place an additional strain on already struggling water resources in the region. . According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, 65% of the continental U.S. is currently experiencing some form of drought. The hardest-hit areas include parts of Utah, Oregon, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, which are experiencing "extreme drought" conditions. This region is experiencing an exceptional drought condition, with a severity that we have not seen in the past 1,200 years, Rick Relyea, director of the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, via 'Newsweek'. Despite weeks of heavy rain, over 40% of California is still considered to be under "severe" drought conditions. According to 'Newsweek,' much more precipitation will be necessary in order to replenish depleted reservoirs and groundwater stores. As a result, drinking water shortages have been reported in some areas, while others have experienced a reduction in the quality of drinking water. The widespread droughts have also led to a limited amount of water available for crops and other industries. When the megadrought began, it caused water availability to decline while water demand continued to grow, Rick Relyea, director of the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, via 'Newsweek'

Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades

Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades. NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years. NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America. . According to NASA, it's the last time the contiguous U.S. will see a total eclipse until August of 2044. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which darkens the sky. . While these events are not uncommon, they only occur over specific parts of the Earth each time. The last time the continent experienced a total solar eclipse was in 2017. . At the time, the path of the eclipse traveled from Oregon to South Carolina. The upcoming eclipse will enter the U.S. in Texas before sweeping across the nation. Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. NBC reports that viewers outside of the eclipse's direct path will still be able to observe a partial eclipse

Oklahoma's Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic Reaches New Settlements Worth $226 Million

Oklahoma's Fight Against , the Opioid Epidemic Reaches , New Settlements Worth $226 Million. On January 4, Oklahoma agreed to settlements with three major pharmacy chains and an opioid manufacturer. . ABC News reports that the settlements, total over $226 million. According to Attorney General John O'Connor, the new settlements include drugmaker Allergan and pharmacy chains Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. According to Attorney General John O'Connor, the new settlements include drugmaker Allergan and pharmacy chains Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. According to Attorney General John O'Connor, the new settlements include drugmaker Allergan and pharmacy chains Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. According to O'Connor, Oklahoma has received over $900 million in the state's bid to address the ongoing opioid crisis. The opioid crisis has inflicted unspeakable pain on Oklahoma families and caused the deaths of thousands of Oklahomans. , John O'Connor, Oklahoma Attorney General, via ABC News. Between 2016 and 2020, more than 3,000 Oklahomans died from opioid overdoses, John O'Connor, Oklahoma Attorney General, via ABC News. ABC News reports that almost all of the settlement funds will be used to combat Oklahoma's opioid crisis, including prevention and treatment services. . In November, three major U.S. pharmacy chains agreed to pay a total of about $13 billion in settlements to various states. While none of the pharmacies have admitted wrongdoing, CVS and Walgreens will pay approximately $5 billion, and Walmart will pay over $3 billion. . ABC News reports that the total of all proposed and finalized settlements , is now over $50 billion. The opioid crisis in the U.S. has been linked, to over 500,000 deaths since 2000.

Colleges and Universities Ban TikTok on Campuses Across the US

Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US. Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US. Some colleges in the United States are starting to restrict TikTok access on campus following government crackdowns. . Gizmodo reports that lawmakers have accused the social media platform of reporting user data to China. In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to ban the app on state-issued devices, while South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban. . In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to ban the app on state-issued devices, while South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban. . The University of Oklahoma and Auburn University in Alabama banned the app on school computers and on the school's WiFi networks. The University of Oklahoma and Auburn University in Alabama banned the app on school computers and on the school's WiFi networks. In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-33, effective immediately, no university employee or student shall access the TikTok application or website on University-owned or operated devices, including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo. In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-33, effective immediately, no university employee or student shall access the TikTok application or website on University-owned or operated devices, including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo. The University of Oklahoma also announced that all of the school's TikTok accounts would be deleted and, “alternate social media platforms utilized in their place.”. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said, "the cybersecurity of state government is necessary to continue to serve and protect Oklahoma citizens and we will not participate in helping the Chinese Communist Party gain access to government information.”. Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges required to ban the app on their campuses. Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges required to ban the app on their campuses. Earlier this year, BuzzFeed released a report claiming that China has repeatedly accessed users' data, which led to widespread criticism and security concerns over the app