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Wall Street slips from records as earnings season begins with mixed signals from big names
U.S. stocks eased as investors digested early corporate earnings and outlooks, with bank and airline results weighing on major indexes while pockets of the market rose on upbeat guidance and product updates.
CDC says it accepted recommendations after White House review of childhood immunization schedule
The CDC announced it accepted recommendations following a directive to examine international vaccination schedules and evidence, a move that immediately drew scrutiny from public health advocates and researchers.
Trump’s Greenland threats strain alliances and complicate push for Gaza ceasefire oversight plan
International support for a U.N.-backed Gaza ceasefire initiative faces turbulence as Trump’s aggressive posture toward Europe—especially over Greenland—sours cooperation and limits buy-in for his proposed ‘Board of Peace.’
Congress moves toward stopgap funding deal as DHS and ICE become central points of conflict
Lawmakers advanced toward a funding package to prevent a shutdown, but the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement remain contentious after a Minneapolis fatal shooting.
Minneapolis shooting by federal agents sparks backlash as Trump administration faces growing outrage
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents intensified national protests and political pressure, becoming a flashpoint for a widening debate over enforcement tactics and accountability.
Kremlin says Putin was invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace,’ raising diplomatic questions
Moscow says Vladimir Putin was invited to participate in a Trump-backed Gaza peace body, a move that drew scrutiny because of Russia’s war in Ukraine and broader geopolitical tensions.
Winter storm disruption spreads across the U.S. as cancellations mount and officials issue emergency declarations
A major winter storm system triggered widespread travel disruption and emergency actions, with thousands of flight cancellations and broad winter alerts across much of the United States.
CDC says it is updating how it organizes the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after White House review order
The CDC announced it accepted recommendations to reorganize the childhood vaccine schedule into clearer categories, emphasizing continued insurance coverage without cost-sharing and highlighting concerns about declining vaccination rates.
OpenAI’s high-stakes 2026: Altman pushes scale, energy and politics as AI scrutiny intensifies
A profile of Sam Altman describes 2026 as a pivotal year for OpenAI, highlighting ambitious infrastructure plans, competitive pressure, and growing political and regulatory scrutiny.
AFC Championship Sunday: Patriots and Broncos set for January 25 showdown in Denver
New England and Denver meet in the AFC Championship Game on January 25, 2026, with a Super Bowl berth at stake and national broadcast coverage set for the afternoon.
Micron’s results underline how AI is reshaping the memory market in 2026
Micron’s record quarter highlights a tech shift: AI systems are driving demand for advanced memory and storage, pushing vendors to expand capacity, improve performance and prioritize products geared to data centers and accelerated computing.
White House ‘Melania’ screening draws criticism as Minneapolis shooting fallout threatens budget fight
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private screening of a documentary about the first lady as Democrats highlighted the timing amid protests over a fatal Minneapolis shooting and new brinkmanship around government funding for DHS.