CONTENT:
The US experienced a tumultuous week with a massive winter storm causing chaos and disruptions, the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their new head coach, and global tensions continuing to mount due to Donald Trump's policies.
According to multiple reports, winter storm Fern brought emergency declarations and nearly 10,000 flight cancellations throughout large parts of the country [1]. The storm system dumped heavy snow and ice across the Midwest and Northeast, making travel nearly impossible. As of now, over 3,000 flights have been canceled in and out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport alone [1].
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to name Mike McCarthy as their next head coach [2]. McCarthy, who spent the past five seasons in charge of the Dallas Cowboys, became available after negotiations on a contract extension stalled following the 2024 season. Dallas ultimately chose a different path, promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and closing the door on McCarthy’s tenure [2]. Steelers fans are excited about the potential reunion with former quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who won a Super Bowl with McCarthy in 2010 [2].
In international news, Donald Trump's policies have left Australia "marooned" according to a Guardian commentator, Zoe Daniel [3]. Daniel writes that the rules-based global order is rapidly disintegrating, and it's time for middle powers like Australia to stand together. She referenced French President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to bring Trump to the table to shore up the global order, but Trump's stance on issues like climate change and international cooperation have left many feeling isolated [3].
Sources:
[1] The Guardian, Winter Storm Fern live updates: Massive winter storm moves through US, https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/24/winter-snow-ice-storm-weather-weekend-latest-updates
[2] ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers line up Mike McCarthy as next head coach, https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47715749/sources-steelers-planning-hire-mike-mccarthy-head-coach
[3] The Guardian, Trump’s ‘new normal’ leaves Australia marooned. We can no longer pretend otherwise | Zoe Daniel, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2026/jan/25/trump-new-global-order-australia-marooned
CONTENT:
The US experienced a tumultuous week with a massive winter storm causing chaos and disruptions, the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their new head coach, and global tensions continuing to mount due to Donald Trump's policies.
According to multiple reports, winter storm Fern brought emergency declarations and nearly 10,000 flight cancellations throughout large parts of the country [1]. The storm system dumped heavy snow and ice across the Midwest and Northeast, making travel nearly impossible. As of now, over 3,000 flights have been canceled in and out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport alone [1].
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to name Mike McCarthy as their next head coach [2]. McCarthy, who spent the past five seasons in charge of the Dallas Cowboys, became available after negotiations on a contract extension stalled following the 2024 season. Dallas ultimately chose a different path, promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and closing the door on McCarthy’s tenure [2]. Steelers fans are excited about the potential reunion with former quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who won a Super Bowl with McCarthy in 2010 [2].
In international news, Donald Trump's policies have left Australia "marooned" according to a Guardian commentator, Zoe Daniel [3]. Daniel writes that the rules-based global order is rapidly disintegrating, and it's time for middle powers like Australia to stand together. She referenced French President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to bring Trump to the table to shore up the global order, but Trump's stance on issues like climate change and international cooperation have left many feeling isolated [3].
Sources:
[1] The Guardian, Winter Storm Fern live updates: Massive winter storm moves through US, https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/24/winter-snow-ice-storm-weather-weekend-latest-updates
[2] ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers line up Mike McCarthy as next head coach, https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47715749/sources-steelers-planning-hire-mike-mccarthy-head-coach
[3] The Guardian, Trump’s ‘new normal’ leaves Australia marooned. We can no longer pretend otherwise | Zoe Daniel, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2026/jan/25/trump-new-global-order-australia-marooned
