mk Florida on January 21, 2025 local time. Bitter Arctic air plunged more than half the US into a deep freeze. Temperatures have dropped more than 17 C below average across large swaths of the country, causing airports and schools to shutter, major roadways to close, and killing at least 11 people, media reported. Photo: VCG" src="https://www.globaltimes.cn/Portals/0/attachment/2025/2025-01-23/7416d0dc-a59e-4d3e-b81f-5def2a7e1db2.jpeg" />

A sheriff vehicle sits along a road as snow falls in Paxton, Florida on January 21, 2025 local time. Bitter Arctic air plunged more than half the US into a deep freeze. Temperatures have dropped more than 17 C below average across large swaths of the country, causing airports and schools to shutter, major roadways to close, and killing at least 11 people, media reported. Photo: VCG