Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
A federal judge in Minneapolis questioned both sides in Minnesota’s bid to pause an expanded immigration operation after two civilians were killed by federal officers. The White House also sought to separate President Trump from officials’ inflammatory descriptions of the latest victim, as bystander videos fuel scrutiny.
Leaders and executives gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, weighing economic uncertainty and geopolitical friction while highlighting themes such as contested global cooperation, new sources of growth and responsible innovation at scale.
Microsoft says its second-generation Maia 200 accelerator is now online in Azure, targeting more efficient inference for large-scale AI workloads. The company framed the chip as a step toward broader customer availability and a response to high demand and limited supply in the AI compute market.
The Commerce Department is backing USA Rare Earth with a proposed mix of grant funding and a large loan, alongside an equity stake structure intended to speed development of a mine-to-magnet value chain. Officials say the plan aims to reduce reliance on China for minerals used in defense and advanced manufacturing.
Crunchbase confirmed it suffered a data breach after stolen files were published, highlighting the growing attractiveness of information platforms as high-leverage targets. Security researchers warn that even partial exposure can fuel phishing, identity-based attacks, and reputational damage across the tech ecosystem.
New England advanced to Super Bowl 60 by leaning on defense, turnover swings, and quarterback Drake Maye’s rushing in difficult weather. The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks on February 8 in Santa Clara, the franchise’s first Super Bowl trip since 2019.
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s request for access to Minnesota’s voter rolls and public-assistance data drew sharp criticism from election and civil-rights experts. The dispute unfolds as Senate Democrats signal they will block a government funding package if it includes Department of Homeland Security money, amid escalating anger over ICE tactics in Minnesota.
Ethiopia has officially ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the WHO-recommended monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. Health officials say the response strengthened surveillance and infection-control capacity in border regions where the outbreak began.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health says it has ended the country’s first Marburg outbreak after a full monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. The announcement highlights the importance of rapid testing, contact tracing, and hospital infection-control practices in containing rare but lethal viral outbreaks.
A powerful winter system stretching from the South to the Northeast is causing widespread disruptions, grounding flights, delaying commuters, and forcing airports and airlines to scramble. Officials warned the ripple effects could last for days as ice and heavy snow complicate de-icing, staffing, and aircraft positioning.
A private White House screening tied to a documentary about the First Lady unfolded as Democrats pressed the administration over a fatal federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis and signaled they may seek leverage through funding fights.
A fatal Minneapolis shooting by U.S. Border Patrol agents has triggered fresh protests and a fast-moving political fight in Washington, with Democrats signaling they may try to block funding tied to homeland security agencies while the White House defends enforcement tactics.