US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

Sam Smith with his partner in New York City - NYC

English singer Sam Smith is having dinner with his partner Christian Cowan at San Ambroeus restaurant then they are walking together in The West Village, NY on August 16, 2025. Sam Smith will perform a limited twelve-night residency at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York, from Oct. 8-31, 2025. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

Sam Smith With His Boyfriend Out - NYC

English singer Sam Smith with his partner Christian Cowan are walking then having a quick breakfast at "One White Street" restaurant in Tribeca, New York on June 11, 2025. Sam is wearing a weird ripped see through jeans on the back. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 6

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video captures a family trapped at their house amidst severe flooding.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 5

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

UK: King’s Cross Station In London Evacuated Due To Emergency Amid Rush Hour

London’s King’s Cross Station was evacuated on Wednesday morning, November 27, due to an emergency. The incident, which occurred during rush hour, sparked chaos at the station. TfL confirmed that the station was reopened after 15 minutes, and operations resumed.

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM