Deadly Winter Blitz Claims Six Lives, Disrupts Flights and Power Across Seven States Amid Emergency Declarations
New York — A brutal winter storm has swept through the U.S., claiming at least six lives and ushering in widespread school cancellations, major travel disruptions, and power outages across several states. The severe weather has prompted state emergencies in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas as the cold air from the polar vortex envelopes the region. The storm has been forcefully impactful on travel, leading to more than 2,300 flight cancellations …