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News1826-01-2026, 23:00

Deadly Winter Storm Grips US: 10 Dead, Millions Without Power Amid Freezing Conditions

  • A powerful winter storm has killed at least 10 people and left nearly a million without power across the United States.
  • Widespread travel disruption, including mass flight cancellations and icy roads, has been reported, with 20 states and Washington, DC, declaring states of emergency.
  • Five deaths were reported in New York due to subzero temperatures, while Texas saw three fatalities, including a teen in a sledding accident.
  • Louisiana reported two hypothermia deaths; over 840,000 customers lost electricity, with Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia severely affected.
  • Officials warn of prolonged dangerously low temperatures and life-threatening cold for days, urging residents to stay home due to potential long-duration power outages and hazardous travel.

Why It Matters: A severe winter storm has caused at least 10 deaths and widespread power outages across the US, with warnings of prolonged dangerous conditions.

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