Thousands of travelers are facing widespread cancellations and delays across major U.S. hubs. A mix of emergency airspace restrictions, severe weather, and airline snags is reshaping schedules at airports from MIA to JFK and ATL. With reroutes and shifting plans, the travel outlook remains uncertain for many.

Wednesday morning could bring slick travel as cold air and light sleet glaze surfaces in the north and west. While main highways may be clearer, secondary roads and sidewalks could remain treacherous through the morning rush. Warmer air and a gradual melt look likely later in the week, easing conditions as the day progresses.

Georgia’s Mega Millions moment arrives with a record-breaking jackpot—claimed by an anonymous winner who chose the cash option. The windfall is expected to ripple through education and the community, hinting at a generational gift and a focus on good causes.

A high-stakes legal saga surrounds an interim U.S. Attorney appointment and the courtroom questions it has sparked. With indictments unsettled, a looming deadline, and a blue-slip hurdle blocking further steps, the case tests the boundary between politics and the law.

Francis Fukuyama revisits Venezuela’s turmoil, urging a shift from legal debates about intervention to a real plan for restoring democracy. He warns that regime change without solid nation-building often backfires, even as a hopeful path emerges for Venezuela’s democratic revival and the return of its displaced citizens.

Weekend shifts in Latin America threaten to redraw the regional security map. The United States wields unmatched military power and budgets, but paramilitary networks and local groups are quietly reshaping the balance on the ground. History’s lessons of intervention linger as the next moves could redefine sovereignty and influence across the hemisphere.

Trump touts the possibility of U.S. oil firms tapping Venezuela’s vast reserves, but industry insiders say the road to revival is paved with political risk and a battered oil sector. With prices low and decades of underinvestment, a quick comeback may be much harder than the optimism implies.

Winter’s grip tightens over Southern Ontario as a complex storm brings freezing rain, ice, and heavy snow. Overnight fog and lingering ice could make travel treacherous and bring disruptions to rural school transport as conditions evolve. A quick heads-up for commuters and families tracking the forecast today and tonight.

Rhode Island braces for gusty winds that could strain power lines and topple loose objects. With gusts up to 50 mph and a wind advisory in effect, preparedness is advised as outages and travel disruptions loom. Calmer days may be on the horizon as the year winds down.