More Than 8,000 Flights Canceled as Blizzard Paralyzes Northeast

A massive blizzard paralyzed the northeastern USA, prompting travel bans for 40 million people and the cancellation of over 8,000 flights.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani restricted vehicles after Central Park recorded its highest snowfall in a decade, while Rhode Island saw record accumulations.The storm forced the closure of the UN and major transit lines, leaving travelers like Zachary Smith and Stephanie Baxter stranded at regional airports.Amid the chaos, Alexandra Phillips remained under a shelter-in-place order in Mexico following local violence that complicated her return to the country.