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Bottled water vs. tap: microplastics, PFAS and lead risks complicate the ‘healthier’ choice
A new analysis of drinking water trade-offs warns that bottled water can increase microplastic exposure, while tap water can pose risks from PFAS or lead depending on location—making filtration, maintenance and heat exposure key factors in reducing harm.
Six deaths tied to immigration enforcement fuel outrage; Minneapolis shooting draws scrutiny
The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse during a federal immigration operation has intensified criticism of enforcement tactics, as reports point to at least six deaths linked to the administration’s immigration crackdown and renewed calls for accountability.
Massive winter storm leaves deaths, widespread outages and travel chaos across the U.S.
A sprawling winter storm brought dangerous cold, snow and ice from Texas to New England, triggering widespread power outages, major flight cancellations and a growing death toll as officials warned the worst impacts can linger even after precipitation ends.
Nvidia invests $2 billion in CoreWeave as ‘neocloud’ race accelerates AI data-center buildout
Nvidia is putting fresh capital into AI cloud provider CoreWeave, backing a push to build out multiple gigawatts of AI computing capacity and deepening a partnership aimed at securing power, land, and infrastructure for the next phase of AI growth.
Warriors and Timberwolves return amid grief in Minneapolis after postponed game
Golden State and Minnesota played in a subdued atmosphere after an NBA postponement tied to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, with coaches and players acknowledging the city’s pain as protests continued.
Trump blames Democrats for ‘chaos’ after Minneapolis shooting as calls grow for transparency and de-escalation
As criticism mounts over the killing of Alex Pretti, President Donald Trump and top aides blamed local Democratic leaders, while lawmakers and civic groups pressed for independent scrutiny of federal immigration operations in Minnesota.
Ethiopia ends first Marburg outbreak, highlighting surveillance lessons for future flare-ups
With the 42-day monitoring period complete and no new cases detected, Ethiopia’s Marburg outbreak is officially over—an outcome health officials say reflects strong contact tracing, infection control, and rapid coordination.
White House distances Trump from ‘assassin’ label after Minneapolis protester’s killing, as investigations widen
After Alex Pretti was fatally shot during a Minneapolis confrontation involving federal immigration enforcement, the White House says President Donald Trump did not describe him as an “assassin,” even as multiple reviews and political fallout intensify.
Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update triggers crashes and boot issues, forcing multiple emergency fixes
Microsoft has issued out-of-band patches after its January 2026 Windows 11 security update caused shutdown problems on some enterprise devices and later led to cloud app crashes, with reports of some PCs failing to boot.
Trump sends border czar to Minnesota as protests grow after ICE shooting
President Donald Trump said he is dispatching his ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to Minnesota, as anger continues after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The move comes amid intensifying protests and political fallout, with Trump also amplifying claims about unrest while opponents demand accountability and changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
Winter storm spreads disruptions across the U.S., with travel and services affected
A major winter storm is pushing across wide parts of the United States, bringing snow, ice and wind that are disrupting travel and daily life. Transportation agencies and local governments are urging people to limit nonessential driving and prepare for potential power outages as conditions shift from region to region.
Hungary’s Orbán accuses Ukraine of trying to influence election, summons ambassador
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming April 12, 2026 election and ordered Ukraine’s ambassador to be summoned to the foreign ministry. The claims, made without evidence, come amid Budapest’s increasingly confrontational rhetoric toward Kyiv and ongoing divisions inside Europe over support for Ukraine.