Major winter storm sweeps across US, causing travel disruptions
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Large parts of the US experienced extreme winter weather, including heavy snowfall, ice storm, and blizzard. The severe conditions caused widespread disruptions to transportation and infrastructure on Monday, with nearly 70 million people under a winter weather warning, Xinhua news agency reported. “For some, this could be the heaviest snowfall […]
New York imposes first ever congestion pricing plan in US
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) A congestion pricing plan covering Lower and Midtown Manhattan took effect on Sunday, making New York City the first US city to implement such a plan. Vehicles will be tolled to enter the congestion relief zone with the amount depending on the type of vehicle, time of day, whether any […]
Cold sales of US homes make some companies suffer: Data
Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) The sputtering US housing market is hurting the businesses that depend on Americans opening their wallets to fix up and furnish their new homes, reported local media. According to data firm Coresight Research, retailers announced more US store closures than openings in 2024, reversing a two-year trend of net openings. “Home […]
