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Company earnings movers: Booz Allen jumps on results as some banks slip
Stocks were mixed as investors digested a round of corporate earnings. Booz Allen Hamilton rose after posting a stronger-than-expected quarter, while Glacier Bancorp fell on a miss. Other names, including SLM and Pathward Financial, moved higher after reporting results that topped expectations.
FDA links Salmonella outbreak to Super Greens supplement powder; recall urged
Federal health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The FDA says dozens of illnesses across multiple states have been reported, with hospitalizations, and advises consumers not to use products with certain expiration dates while the investigation continues.
Super Bowl LX set: Patriots to face Seahawks in a championship rematch
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are headed to Super Bowl LX, scheduled for Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The matchup revives a familiar pairing for fans, with new rosters and new quarterbacks now carrying the stakes.
NBC and Peacock tout ‘4K all day’ Super Bowl LX and Winter Olympics coverage with new streaming features
NBCUniversal says it will deliver Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in 4K HDR across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 8, calling it a first for presenting both events in that format on the broadcast network and streaming service. Peacock also plans new mobile multiview and sharing features aimed at boosting engagement during the Games.
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls and welfare data amid Minneapolis immigration crackdown backlash
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi pressed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to allow federal access to the state’s voter registration data and public assistance records, linking the request to tensions over an ICE crackdown in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Minnesota officials rejected the demand, calling it unlawful and coercive, as the dispute escalated a broader fight over immigration enforcement, sensitive data access and state-federal power.
NBA moves Pacers–Hawks tipoff to 1:30 p.m. ET as winter weather forces schedule changes
With snow, sleet and ice affecting travel across large parts of the U.S., the NBA shifted Monday’s Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks game from a 7:30 p.m. ET start to an early afternoon tip. The time change reflects wider storm-driven disruptions across sports schedules and transportation networks, including postponed games and altered travel plans for teams and fans.
UK police arrest 86 after protesters breach Wormwood Scrubs prison grounds during hunger-strike rally
British police said they arrested 86 people after a protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London spilled onto prison grounds, as supporters rallied around a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike. Authorities said demonstrators refused to leave when instructed, allegedly blocked staff access and prompted security concerns, while campaigners framed the action as solidarity with detainees and a demand for release.
Ethiopia declares end of first Marburg outbreak after 42 days with no new cases
Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day period without new confirmed infections. The outbreak began in November 2025 in the south near the South Sudan border and resulted in confirmed deaths and recoveries, with the WHO providing technical support for surveillance, diagnosis and infection control. Health officials reiterated that Marburg remains a severe hemorrhagic fever with no licensed vaccine or treatment.
Markets brace for Fed decision as gold tops $5,000 and storm-driven travel chaos adds uncertainty
U.S. markets opened a pivotal week with stock futures near flat as investors looked ahead to major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Gold futures pushed above $5,000 an ounce amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, while a severe winter storm disrupted travel with mass flight cancellations and delays, adding another layer of volatility for consumers and companies alike.
Winter storm snarls U.S. travel as airlines cancel thousands of flights and delays pile up
A sprawling winter storm kept gripping much of the United States on Monday, forcing airlines to scrap thousands of flights and leaving travelers scrambling as snow, ice and low visibility squeezed major hubs. Aviation data showed disruption remained heavy after a record-scale cancellation day on Sunday, and federal officials warned that constraints could linger as conditions shift across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
EU opens investigation into X over Grok-linked AI deepfake concerns, escalating pressure on platform safeguards
European regulators have opened a new probe into X tied to concerns about AI-generated sexual deepfakes connected to the platform’s Grok system. The move signals growing scrutiny of how social platforms prevent and respond to synthetic media harms, adding compliance pressure and potentially accelerating adoption of verification, watermarking and moderation tooling across the industry.
Super Bowl LX set: Patriots and Seahawks to meet in a championship rematch at Levi’s Stadium
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, renewing a high-profile matchup as both teams chase another title.