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AP: Nurse’s death is latest among multiple fatalities tied to immigration crackdown, raising public safety concerns
An Associated Press report says a Minnesota nurse’s killing is the latest in a series of deaths occurring during immigration enforcement actions, intensifying scrutiny of tactics and risk management during federal operations. The deaths have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability.
Australian Open: Shelton rallies past Ruud as Swiatek cruises into last eight
Ben Shelton came back to beat Casper Ruud and set up a quarterfinal with Jannik Sinner, while Iga Swiatek eased past Maddison Inglis to reach a blockbuster meeting with Elena Rybakina.
Pediatricians reaffirm broader vaccine schedule, breaking with CDC’s reduced list
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule recommending routine vaccination against 18 diseases, diverging from the CDC’s updated guidance that covers fewer shots for all children.
Georgia lawmakers push a pause on new data centers powering the AI boom
A proposed Georgia moratorium would temporarily halt new data-center construction while officials draft tighter rules on energy use, water demand, incentives, and consumer costs.
Booz Allen beats on profit, misses on revenue, and raises full-year outlook
Booz Allen posted stronger earnings while revenue declined amid a tough federal funding backdrop, then lifted its fiscal-year earnings outlook as it highlighted cost controls and execution.
Israel hits Hezbollah-linked targets near Tyre as border tensions simmer
Israel said it carried out strikes in southern Lebanon near Tyre, citing continued violations and threats tied to Hezbollah, as pressure grows over weapons networks and ceasefire compliance.
U.S. stocks end mixed as earnings keep investors cautious
Wall Street finished a choppy session with the Dow lower while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up, as investors weighed uneven fourth-quarter results and worries about the pace of growth.
Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts after taxpayer-data leak fallout
Booz Allen shares fell after the Treasury Department canceled contracts tied to sensitive IRS work, citing failures to protect taxpayer information in a case connected to earlier disclosures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans China trip to reset ties and boost trade, despite frictions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to China late January for the first official visit by a British premier since 2018, aiming to improve trade relations while navigating disputes over rights, security and geopolitics.
Super Bowl LX set: Patriots vs. Seahawks rematch at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8
New England and Seattle will meet in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, reviving a championship matchup last seen in 2015, after the Patriots edged the Broncos in the AFC title game and the Seahawks beat the Rams for the NFC crown.
Nvidia invests $2 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave as demand shifts from chips to power and data centers
Nvidia is putting new capital behind CoreWeave, underscoring how AI growth is increasingly constrained by data center power, land and grid access as much as by GPU supply—while security and content governance concerns continue to rise across the tech sector.
U.S. to invest $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to bolster domestic critical-minerals supply chain
The Trump administration is taking a minority stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion package tied to a Texas mine and an Oklahoma magnet plant, reflecting a broader effort to reduce dependence on China for rare earth processing and manufacturing.