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 The new year picked up where the previous one left off for air travelers — with a lot of frustration. According to flight tracking service FlightAware, more than 2,400 flights in the United States and almost 4,200 globally had been canceled by late Saturday morning on the East Coast. This is the highest single-day toll since just before Christmas, when airlines began blaming rising COVID-19 infections among crews on staffing shortages. Since December 24, almost 12,000 flights in the United States have been canceled. The virus wasn't the only cause of Saturday's problems. Chicago was the worst spot in the country for travelers due to the winter weather, with 800 flights canceled at O'Hare Airport and more than 250 at Midway Airport. Nine inches of snow was expected, according to forecasts. At least 100 flights were canceled in Denver, Detroit, and Newark, New Jersey. Southwest Airlines, which has significant hubs in Chicago Midway and Denver, had canceled more than 450 flig

According to government figures, 162,572 new Covid cases were registered in England in the last 24-hour period, up from 160,276 new lab-confirmed Covid cases reported on Friday. According to the figures released on Saturday, another 154 people died in England within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19. Sajid Javid previously stated that new restrictions on freedom should only be used as a last resort to combat the coronavirus. Even as he recognized that Omicron would strain the NHS to its limit, the health secretary said the UK must strive to "live alongside" the condition in 2022. Separately, people are being warned not to post photos of their negative lateral flow tests on the internet, amid a flurry of online activity.

Authorities say 20 individuals were rescued Saturday after being stuck on the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico. One passenger, an employee, is still stranded on a different tram. In a tweet, the Bernalillo County Fire Department stated it is working on a rescue plan for the last person. The party became caught in a gondola at 2 a.m., according to a Facebook post by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. The agency's metro air support team was on the scene, evacuating passengers in two to four-person groups.

Manchester City extended their Premier League winning streak to 11 games after coming from behind to defeat 10-man Arsenal in a tense and contentious match at the Emirates. Rodri scored a late winner in the 93rd minute to put City 11 points clear of Chelsea and 12 points clear of Liverpool ahead of their match on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. It came after Arsenal had gained a merited lead through Bukayo Saka, before the game went into a tumultuous second half. Following a VAR review, City were granted a penalty after Bernardo Silva was brought down in the box by Granit Xhaka, with Riyad Mahrez converting from the spot. After Nathan Ake cleared the ball off the line, Gabriel Martinelli missed a golden opportunity to put Arsenal back in front, just moments before defender Gabriel was sent off for a second yellow card. Before Mahrez's equalizer, the Brazilian had been booked for scuffing the penalty spot.

Keechant Sewell made history when she was sworn in as the first female commissioner of the New York Police Department, which was formed 176 years ago. Sewell, 49, tweeted after the event at the city's police headquarters, "This oath represents my profound devotion to our beautiful city — and the individuals who are regarded as New York's Finest." "I'm honored to be here and eager to get to work!" After 25 years as the chief of detectives for the Nassau County Police Department, Sewell was named the 45th police commissioner of the nation's largest police force. Edward Caban, a former Harlem district commanding officer, was chosen as her second in command. Sewell was chosen by New York's new mayor, Eric Adams, who was sworn into office in Times Square on Saturday. As Associate Justice Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix of the state Supreme Court's appellate division swore him in, he placed one hand on a family Bible and the other on a picture of his mother

According to health officials, a large number of people in England are failing to show up for their Covid vaccine appointments, with up to 40% of bookings being missed. The news comes as the government claims to have met its target for coronavirus booster shots, with every adult in England receiving a second shot. The NHS Confederation said it was "encouraging" to see people line up to obtain their Covid-19 vaccinations, but that some sites were only about a third full. People have been recommended to obtain the booster shot in order to combat an increase in cases of the virus's Omicron form.  The number of confirmed daily Covid cases in the UK reached a new high on Thursday, with 189,213 reported in the previous 24 hours, while the number of individuals admitted to hospitals and deaths also increased, according to data. Two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination did not provide strong protection against Omicron, according to evidence. A third dose, on the other hand, gives ar

Russia's Vladimir Putin has warned US Vice President Joe Biden that placing further sanctions on Ukraine might result in a complete breakdown of relations. The Russian president warned such penalties would be a "colossal blunder" in a phone call late Thursday. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden assured Mr. Putin that the US and its allies would retaliate forcefully if Ukraine was invaded. The call, which was requested by Russia, was the pair's second this month and lasted over an hour. It was the latest attempt to reduce tensions along Ukraine's eastern border with Russia, where Ukrainian officials claim over 100,000 Russian troops have been deployed. In the West, the build-up has caused alarm. Russia, on the other hand, denies that it is plotting an invasion and claims that the troops are there for training. It claims the right to move its forces around freely on its own soil. Despite the fact that the two sides exchanged threats throughout the discussion, Russian foreign poli

In a court filing, Virginia Giuffre's legal team called Prince Andrew's lawyers' decision to halt her lawsuit a "transparent attempt to postpone discovery into his own records and evidence." The Queen's second son has been accused of sexual assault, which he denies. Lawyers for the woman who has accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault have dismissed allegations that her lawsuit against him cannot proceed because she is not a US citizen. The Duke of York's lawyers demanded last week that the legal lawsuit against him in Manhattan be postponed or dismissed since his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, lives in Australia. She is claimed to have spent all but two of the previous 19 years there. In a court statement on Thursday, Ms Giuffre's team described Andrew's lawyers' decision to halt the lawsuit as a "transparent attempt to postpone discovery into his own records and evidence." Ms Giuffre, formerly Virginia Roberts, has accused Andrew of for

Following wind-fueled wildfires that blanketed portions of the area in smoky, orange sky and destroyed hundreds of homes, tens of thousands of inhabitants in two municipalities in the US state of Colorado have been warned to evacuate. At least one first responder and six others were hurt, while Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said more injuries and deaths were possible due to the severity of the fires that quickly spread across the region with winds gusting up to 105 mph (169 kph). After the 13,000 people in Superior were instructed to leave, Louisville's 21,000 residents were advised to evacuate on Thursday. The villages are around 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of the state capital, Denver, which has a population of almost 715,000 people. In Denver, a massive column of smoke from the flames could be seen. Several structures were also on fire in Superior, a suburb of Boulder, according to a Reuters photo. According to news accounts, at least 580 residences, a hotel, and a ret

The UK is in a "incomparably better" condition than it was at this time last year, but Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that New Year's Eve revelers should be cautious. Boris Johnson praised the "heroic" vaccination campaign in a year-end letter, noting that all people in England had now been provided a booster shot. However, he cautioned of Omicron's "challenges" and increased hospital admissions. People who plan to go out later should do a Covid test first and "remember the need of ventilation," according to the PM. In many parts of the country, New Year's Eve celebrations will be reduced. In the run-up to Christmas, Mr Johnson resisted calls to impose new limits in England in response to the highly contagious Omicron type. However, a number of activities, including the usual Trafalgar Square party and fireworks in London, have been canceled. Meanwhile, in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, pubs, taverns, and restaurants