Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
A sprawling winter storm—dubbed Winter Storm Fern—spread ice, sleet and heavy snow across large swaths of the United States, triggering widespread flight cancellations and large-scale power outages as utilities and emergency agencies raced to keep up.
A fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse during an immigration operation triggered protests and a new round of political conflict over federal enforcement tactics, transparency, and accountability.
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos closed after a week dominated by concerns about geopolitical friction, fragile growth, and how governments should manage innovation while keeping markets stable.
The U.S. Women’s National Team began its 2026 schedule with a lopsided friendly win over Paraguay, showcasing new faces and a sharp second-half surge as preparation ramps toward future tournaments.
A widespread Verizon outage in mid-January disrupted wireless voice, texting, and data across the United States, leaving many users seeing “SOS only” indicators. The incident is renewing debate about carrier resilience, incident transparency, and how consumers can prepare for future large-scale disruptions.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of a new documentary as Democrats criticized the administration’s response to a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving a federal agent. The event landed amid escalating protests and deepening partisan conflict over DHS and immigration enforcement.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a second round of face-to-face talks, with the next meeting set for February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as attacks and counterattacks persist. U.S. officials are portraying the process as a meaningful step forward, while Kyiv points to continued bombardment as evidence of Moscow’s pressure tactics.
A major winter storm sweeping the U.S. is forcing mass flight cancellations and triggering emergency declarations across a wide swath of the country. The disruptions are rippling through business operations, logistics, and consumer travel as dangerous snow, ice, and deep cold spread from the Plains toward the Northeast.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. Consumers are being urged to stop using affected products and sanitize surfaces that may have been contaminated.
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 schedule with a dominant friendly victory over Paraguay in Carson, California. Trinity Rodman captained the side, scored, and helped drive a second-half surge as several younger players made an immediate impact.
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis by a federal agent has triggered protests and intensified scrutiny of immigration enforcement. Democrats are warning they could block a funding package if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing the DEFIANCE Act, aiming to create a civil cause of action for people targeted by non-consensual explicit deepfakes.