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FIFA says it will stage a safe World Cup with all qualified teams taking part, emphasizing that everybody participating remains the aim as tensions rise after U.S. airstrikes on Iran; Iran qualified for a fourth consecutive World Cup and will play group matches in the United States, with FIFA monitoring developments and reiterating the goal of full participation amid visa and security considerations.
Rhode Island lifted its statewide travel ban at noon after a historic nor'easter dumped record snowfall statewide, with up to 37.9 inches reported at T.F. Green Airport and mutual aid on the way to assist road crews; one death was linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from a car, and officials urged residents to stay home to help crews clear the roads.
Rhode Island ended the travel ban at noon after a historic blizzard, but officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as cleanup continues. The National Guard aided warming centers and outreach, mutual aid was requested for heavy equipment, and Rhode Island Energy reported more than 400 crews and 1,400 personnel working to restore power, a process that could take 72 hours or longer in some areas, with hundreds of disabled vehicles and crashes logged.
Gov. Maura Healey partially lifts the blizzard state of emergency for Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, while the emergency remains in effect elsewhere. The travel ban is extended to Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard) in addition to Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable. An extra 150 Massachusetts National Guard members are activated for storm response, and non-emergency state employees are advised not to report to work on Feb. 24; numerous exemptions apply for essential personnel and critical operations.
A historic blizzard dumped up to 3 feet of snow across the Northeast, prompting states of emergency and travel bans, grounding thousands of flights and causing widespread power outages, while schools closed and officials warned the storm could rank among New York City’s worst in 150 years as conditions persisted.
Governor Healey signed an executive order banning non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties due to dangerous snow and road conditions, with the Mass Pike speed reduced to 40 mph; exemptions cover essential workers and critical services, and the ban will be lifted when MassDOT determines conditions are safe, as the department redeploys snow removal resources and statewide highway service is expected to remain limited for an extended period.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey issued an executive order banning nonessential motor vehicle travel in several South Coast counties amid a severe blizzard, slashed the Turnpike speed limit to 40 mph, and mobilized state resources including redeploying plows and activating 150 National Guard members to aid snow removal and emergency response. Violators face up to a $500 fine, and the ban will be lifted when conditions are safe as a state of emergency remains in effect for much of the state.
A historic blizzard pounds Massachusetts with heavy snow and high winds, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands, triggering a southeastern travel ban, canceling classes, and causing major transit and air-travel disruptions as crews race to restore outages and clear roads.
A historic East Coast blizzard forces New York City to ban non-essential travel and close schools as thousands of flights are cancelled across the US; states of emergency are declared in several states, and the storm disrupts transatlantic travel with UK-US flights affected as the system moves northeast.
A powerful winter storm sweeps the Northeast, prompting blizzard warnings and a travel ban in New York City as heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions disrupt transit and daily life.
A strengthening nor'easter is unleashing blizzard conditions on New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey, with heavy snowfall, 60 mph winds, and potential thundersnow. Snow totals of 12–24 inches are likely in many areas, with Long Island possibly reaching about 2 feet. Travel disruptions are already in place: NYC-wide travel ban from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, LIRR suspending at 1 a.m. Monday, and Rockland/Suffolk counties enacting bans. Flights are being canceled across the region, and power outages are possible due to heavy, wet snow. Residents are urged to stay off roads, prepare for outages, and follow official guidance.
A powerful winter storm is bearing down on the New York City area with blizzard warnings across multiple counties. NYC could see 16–24 inches of snow, while parts of New Jersey may reach 20–30 inches; winds could gust 55–60 mph, creating dangerous whiteout conditions. The storm is expected Sunday afternoon into Monday, with the heaviest snow from Sunday evening to Monday mid-day and ending by Monday evening. NYC Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency and a travel ban will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to Monday noon. Coastal flooding is also a concern along the Jersey Shore, and officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel and monitor updates as schools may close.
The US military invasion of Venezuela led to a travel ban that stranded many wealthy vacationers in St. Barts, prompting social media posts and mockery, highlighting the privilege and frustration of the 1% during international conflicts.
Nearly two hundred people are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause immigration casework for individuals from countries on the travel ban list, arguing that the suspension exceeds legal authority and has caused significant hardship for those already in the U.S. The lawsuit seeks to have the pause vacated, while the government defends the measure as a security and vetting necessity.
The US has implemented new travel restrictions affecting individuals from seven countries, along with ongoing bans on others, citing national security concerns, and has introduced a weighted system for H1-B visa applications to prioritize higher-wage earners, which may limit opportunities for lower-wage foreign workers and impact international students.