Merciless cold lingersThe polar vortex is expected to continue today, and the high in New York is forecast to be 16 degrees, tying a city record for Jan. 31. On Wednesday, it brought temperatures as low as minus 28 in Minneapolis and upended daily life for many in the Midwest, halting planes and trains, shutting schools, and prompting officials to open emergency centers. The bitter weather is believed to be tied to at least eight deaths, and health officials warned residents to go outdoors only if necessary. For you: Exposed skin can quickly lead to frostbite. Trump pushes back against intelligence officialsPresident Trump has accused the nation’s intelligence agencies of being “passive and naive” about the dangers posed by Iran, a day after the agencies gave their annual assessment of the biggest threats to the U.S.

Source: New York Times January 31, 2019 10:42 UTC