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By Alexandra Banner, CNN
A powerful winter storm is poised to hammer the eastern half of the US with heavy snow and dangerous ice later this week. Fueled by a brutal Arctic blast, it’s also set to deliver the season’s coldest air yet to millions of Americans.
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.
1⃣ Greenland takeover
President Donald Trump is expected to address the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today. His trip was delayed on Tuesday after a technical issue forced Air Force One to turn back to the US shortly after takeoff. In Davos, Trump is set to face world leaders who are pushing back against his threats to take Greenland. Sources tell CNN that European leaders are weighing possible off-ramps to appease Trump, including an expanded military presence in Greenland, new commercial and economic agreements, and restrictions on Chinese investments in the territory. Trump, however, has warned that there is no turning back on his pursuit to take the island.
2⃣ Usha Vance pregnancy
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” they said in a joint statement posted to social media. The pregnancy marks the first time a sitting second lady has had a baby while in office, though it’s not without precedent for first ladies. Usha Vance, 40, left her job as a high-profile public lawyer when her husband became President Trump’s second in command, and she has appeared frequently by his side over the course of his first year in office.
3⃣ Immigration crackdown
The Trump administration is accusing Minnesota’s Democratic leaders of blocking their attempts to carry out immigration enforcement. On Tuesday, the Justice Department issued subpoenas to at least five top Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The subpoenas are part of an investigation into whether state and local officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts, sources say. This comes as President Trump has raised the prospect of deploying a military presence to Minnesota under the Insurrection Act — an extraordinary step that would almost certainly face immediate legal challenges.
4⃣ Train crashes
A second rail disaster has rocked Spain, following a deadly high-speed train crash that killed dozens just days ago. On Tuesday, a commuter train derailed in Gelida, near Barcelona, killing the driver and injuring 37 people. The derailment was caused when a retaining wall fell onto the tracks following heavy rains, local officials said. The incident occurred two days after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in the southern Córdoba province, killing 41 people. Both incidents remain under investigation.
By Alexandra Banner, CNN
A powerful winter storm is poised to hammer the eastern half of the US with heavy snow and dangerous ice later this week. Fueled by a brutal Arctic blast, it’s also set to deliver the season’s coldest air yet to millions of Americans.
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.
1⃣ Greenland takeover
President Donald Trump is expected to address the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today. His trip was delayed on Tuesday after a technical issue forced Air Force One to turn back to the US shortly after takeoff. In Davos, Trump is set to face world leaders who are pushing back against his threats to take Greenland. Sources tell CNN that European leaders are weighing possible off-ramps to appease Trump, including an expanded military presence in Greenland, new commercial and economic agreements, and restrictions on Chinese investments in the territory. Trump, however, has warned that there is no turning back on his pursuit to take the island.
2⃣ Usha Vance pregnancy
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” they said in a joint statement posted to social media. The pregnancy marks the first time a sitting second lady has had a baby while in office, though it’s not without precedent for first ladies. Usha Vance, 40, left her job as a high-profile public lawyer when her husband became President Trump’s second in command, and she has appeared frequently by his side over the course of his first year in office.
3⃣ Immigration crackdown
The Trump administration is accusing Minnesota’s Democratic leaders of blocking their attempts to carry out immigration enforcement. On Tuesday, the Justice Department issued subpoenas to at least five top Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The subpoenas are part of an investigation into whether state and local officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts, sources say. This comes as President Trump has raised the prospect of deploying a military presence to Minnesota under the Insurrection Act — an extraordinary step that would almost certainly face immediate legal challenges.
4⃣ Train crashes
A second rail disaster has rocked Spain, following a deadly high-speed train crash that killed dozens just days ago. On Tuesday, a commuter train derailed in Gelida, near Barcelona, killing the driver and injuring 37 people. The derailment was caused when a retaining wall fell onto the tracks following heavy rains, local officials said. The incident occurred two days after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in the southern Córdoba province, killing 41 people. Both incidents remain under investigation.
5⃣ Amazon prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says that tariffs implemented under President Trump may be contributing to higher prices on some Amazon orders. Like many retailers, Amazon and its third-party sellers s
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Trump quiere que Machado se “involucre” en Venezuela. Ya son 92 los criminales que México envía a EE.UU. en un año. Una peligrosa tormenta invernal azotará EE.UU. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.
Donald Trump generó polémica al publicar en redes sociales varias imágenes producidas con IA que muestran a Venezuela, Groenlandia y Canadá como territorios de EE.UU. Esto refleja su enfoque expansionista tras la intervención en Venezuela y su insistencia en que Washington debe controlar Groenlandia, lo que ha tensado las relaciones con aliados europeos. Análisis de Juan Carlos López.
Por Lex Harvey, CNN
El presidente Donald Trump está nuevamente de camino a Davos, Suiza, a bordo de un avión de respaldo, luego de que un problema técnico obligara al Air Force One a regresar a la Base Conjunta Andrews.
El Air Force One estaba en el aire el martes por la noche cuando dio la vuelta debido a un “problema eléctrico menor”, según la Casa Blanca, que dijo que la decisión se tomó por precaución.
Los datos de seguimiento de vuelo de fuente abierta de ADS-B Exchange muestran que el avión realizó un giro sobre el Océano Atlántico frente al extremo más oriental de Long Island, Nueva York, más de una hora después de iniciado el vuelo.
La aeronave aterrizó de manera segura en Maryland poco después de las 11 p.m., hora de Miami, y Trump fue trasladado a un avión nuevo utilizado como Air Force One aproximadamente una hora después, y retomó el camino al Foro Económico Mundial.
Después de que el avión original aterrizó, el personal se apresuró a transferir equipaje entre los aviones mientras la tripulación movía rápidamente cajas de fruta y sándwiches envueltos y bebidas, según los reporteros del pool, un grupo de periodistas que acompañan al presidente durante los viajes.
Air Force One, o AF1 en los sitios web de seguimiento de vuelos, es el indicativo del avión en el que viaja el presidente, no el nombre del avión en sí.
Esta es la segunda vez en los últimos meses que Trump se ve obligado a recurrir a un avión de respaldo.
Durante una visita al Reino Unido en septiembre, Trump y la primera dama Melania Trump abordaron sanos y salvos un helicóptero de apoyo después de que el que usaban experimentara un problema hidráulico y se viera obligado a aterrizar en un aeródromo local, anunció en ese momento la secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt.
Los aviones Boeing 747 utilizados como Air Force One llevan más de 35 años en servicio. Los retrasos en su reemplazo han indignado a Trump y le han costado miles de millones a Boeing.
La próxima generación de aviones, cuya entrega estaba prevista inicialmente para 2022, llegará a mediados de 2028. En diciembre, la Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. otorgó una modificación de US$ 15,5 millones a su contrato vigente con Boeing, elevando el valor nominal del acuerdo original a más de US$ 4.300 millones.
Mientras tanto, la Fuerza Aérea anunció el mes pasado que compraría dos aviones Boeing adicionales a la aerolínea alemana Lufthansa para apoyar su futuro programa de transporte aéreo presidencial, con fechas de entrega previstas para este año.
También hay un avión catarí, obsequiado a Trump el año pasado, que está siendo modificado para ser utilizado como el Air Force One, lo que ha generado inquietudes legales, éticas y de seguridad.
El presidente ha afirmado que el avión podría estar listo para su uso el próximo mes, a pesar del profundo escepticismo de expertos y exfuncionarios de aviación.
A pesar de la edad de los aviones, problemas técnicos como el ocurrido el martes son extremadamente raros en el Air Force One.
En 2006, un problema mecánico dejó en tierra al Air Force One mientras el presidente George W. Bush estaba en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, lo que obligó al presidente a volar en un avión de respaldo.
Alexandra Skores, Alejandra Jaramillo, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Pete Muntean, Kaitlan Collins y Mary Kay Mallonnee de CNN contribuyeron con este informe.
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Car insurance costs don’t just depend on your driving record or the car you drive: Your city and ZIP code play an equally important role. Rates can vary by thousands of dollars between towns in the same state, reflecting differences in traffic density, accident frequency, crime rates, weather risks and local insurance laws.
CarInsurance.com analyzed these local patterns so drivers can see how their ZIP code or city compares and what factors drive their costs.
CarInsurance.com’s analysis highlights the sharp divide between the most and least expensive U.S. cities for car insurance. Drivers in urban centers like Hamtramck, Detroit, New Orleans and Brooklyn face some of the highest costs in the nation, while those in smaller Vermont towns pay among the lowest.
Key findings: What drives the car insurance price gap
- Hamtramck, Detroit and New Orleans face the highest premiums in the country, driven by a combination of state laws and local risk factors. Michigan’s no-fault insurance system significantly raises costs, while Louisiana’s exposure to hurricanes and flooding pushes the rates even higher.
- Vermont cities have lower car insurance rates due to their low density, lower crime rates and an at-fault system. South Burlington, Vermont, averages $1,370/year, $5,652 less than Hamtramck, thanks to fewer cars, accidents and safer roads.
- Natural disasters and weather extremes are reshaping insurance availability and affordability. Climate-driven risks are causing insurers to withdraw or increase premiums in flood, hurricane and wildfire-prone regions, creating new insurance deserts.
- You can’t move for insurance savings alone, but understanding your rate drivers helps you shop smarter. Be sure to compare quotes from different insurers and ask about available discounts to lower your premiums.
What drives insurance rate differences across U.S. cities?
Car insurance rates vary widely across the U.S. Your location — down to your ZIP code — is one of the most significant factors in determining your premium.
Insurance companies use various data to assess a driver’s risk in a particular area. The risk is directly reflected in the cost of coverage.
Key factors driving car insurance rate differences across U.S. cities include:
- Population and traffic density: Cities with a high population and heavy traffic congestion have a greater risk of accidents. More cars on the road lead to more opportunities for collisions, fender-benders and other incidents. The increased risk of claims translates to higher premiums for drivers in urban areas.
- Crime rates: Insurers analyze local crime statistics, particularly those related to vehicle theft and vandalism. If your city or neighborhood has a high rate of these crimes, your comprehensive coverage premiums will be higher to account for the increased likelihood of a claim.
- Cost of living and repair: The cost of labor, medical care and auto parts varies from city