WORLD Radio News - WORLD Radio News: 1-27-26 (1/3)

Episode Date: January 27, 2026

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With World Radio News, I'm Kent Covington. A powerful winter storm has left much of the country locked in snow, ice, and extreme cold, with roughly 30 deaths now linked to the weather. Heavy snow stretched from the south into New England, shutting down roads, grounding flights, and closing schools. In Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro thanked the public for heating warnings and largely staying off the roads, but he added. I'd also note that one of the things we worry about in storms like this, particularly where there's some ice, We worry a lot about power outages because the weight of the snow can bring down those power lines.

Across numerous states, ice brought down trees and power lines, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and freezing temperatures. In New York City, Mayor Zora Mamdani said officials are working to protect the most vulnerable. Just because the storm has passed does not mean that the danger to homeless New Yorkers has passed. Outreach teams are only intensifying their efforts today to connect vulnerable New Yorkers to shelter. Warming centers have opened in seven. several states for residents without heat. Officials say some deaths were tied to exposure, others to dangerous travel conditions and accidents. In the Middle East, a ceremony honoring the last Israeli hostage taken on October 7th, as his body was returned home.

Police escorted the remains of Ron Gavili from the Gaza border yesterday. One demonstrator in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square said she's happy that Israel can finally turn the page. It's a great joy. It took too long, unfortunately. And he came back as a deceased hostage. But even though he's not alive, we're very happy that he's back at home. And we finally closed this mission that we had. Gavili was a 24-year-old police officer recovering from a motorcycle injury

when Hamas terrorists launched the October 7th attacks. He was killed while battling the attackers. After a private jet crashed over the weekend in Maine, killing all six people on board. Investigators are looking closely at de-icing procedures. World's Benjamin Iker has more. The jet flipped over and caught fire during takeoff at Bangor International Airport Sunday, as a snowstorm moved in and visibility dropped. An aviation safety expert says even a thin layer of ice on the wings can cause serious problems.

And that particular jet model, the Bombadier Challenger 600, has a history of icing issues. Audio recordings show another pilot aborted takeoff shortly before the crash due to failed de-icing fluid and poor visibility. For World, I'm Benjamin Eicher. And I'm Kent Covington. For more sound journalism grounded in facts in biblical truth, visit worldradio.news. Additional support comes from Medeshire, where many families, save $500 a month on their health care. Metashare.com slash world.