Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
Trinity Rodman scored in her first match as U.S. captain as the U.S. women’s national team stormed past Paraguay 6–0. Ally Sentnor netted twice, debutant Reilyn Turner opened the scoring, and the match served as an early marker for the team’s evolving roster under coach Emma Hayes.
A major winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has shut down air travel, forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, and heightened concerns about dangerous ice, heavy snow, and power outages. With conditions expected to evolve quickly, officials urged travelers to check flight status and follow local emergency guidance.
After a widespread wireless outage disrupted calls, texts, and data for many customers, Verizon said the incident stemmed from a software issue and that it has no indication the disruption was tied to cybersecurity. The carrier is offering a $20 account credit through the My Verizon app for eligible users.
International health authorities plan to assess in April whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status after a long-running outbreak that began in early 2025. Experts say the review is symbolic but underscores deep vulnerabilities tied to declining vaccination coverage, misinformation, and strain on public health capacity.
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Investors are heading into a pivotal week featuring the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of 2026 and major earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple. New trade threats and Washington budget brinkmanship are adding layers of uncertainty, keeping markets focused on policy signals and corporate guidance.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of a new documentary about the First Lady as political tensions intensified over a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents. Democrats criticized the timing and signaled tougher resistance in looming funding talks tied to Homeland Security oversight.
Myanmar’s military-led election process moved into its final phase as conflict and political repression continued to shape the vote. Critics say exclusions, coercion, and violence have undercut credibility, while the junta frames the poll as a step toward stability and legitimacy.
A major U.S. winter storm prompted the NBA, NHL and multiple college conferences to move tipoffs and puck drops, shifting times and dates to limit travel hazards and minimize disruption across a wide region.
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, AI-driven chips, robotics, and new “physical AI” concepts dominated early showcases, with Nvidia, AMD, Intel and partners pitching platforms aimed at everything from factories to autonomous vehicles and home assistants.
A Palestinian infant’s death from hypothermia in Gaza has renewed focus on winter hardship in displacement camps, while international leaders debate a U.S.-promoted “Board of Peace” framework tied to postwar governance and reconstruction.
A U.S. Border Patrol shooting that killed an ICU nurse in Minneapolis has intensified nationwide anger, fueling protests and a new push by Senate Democrats to use federal funding to force changes in immigration enforcement.
The Minneapolis shooting of an ICU nurse by federal agents has triggered demonstrations and sharpened a partisan clash, with Democrats signaling they may block or condition Department of Homeland Security funds absent enforcement changes.