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Anti-ICE anger intensifies after another fatal shooting, fueling protests and fresh funding threats
A second deadly shooting involving federal agents in weeks has sparked widespread outrage, renewed calls to curb or overhaul immigration enforcement, and prompted Democratic leaders to discuss using funding leverage over DHS.
Brief pause of $5B CDC-backed public health grant rattles states before HHS reverses course
State and local health departments faced a sudden halt in a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant before federal officials reversed the decision, leaving agencies uncertain about operations as they prepare for emergencies.
Mega-cap tech rout drags markets as investors rotate away from the ‘Magnificent Seven’
Big U.S. technology stocks that powered prior rallies are sliding hard early in 2026, wiping out hundreds of billions in market value as investors question valuation premiums and shift toward other sectors.
Winter Storm Fern spreads chaos across the U.S., triggering mass cancellations and emergency declarations
A sprawling winter storm is sweeping from the Southern Plains toward the Northeast, knocking out power, snarling roads, and forcing thousands of flight cancellations as states issue emergency orders and utilities race to restore service.
Tech giants slide extends into 2026, testing the market’s AI-era winners
The early-2026 downturn in mega-cap technology is raising new questions about how investors price AI-driven growth, and how long market leadership can remain concentrated in a handful of firms.
Russia strikes Ukraine’s power grid again as Kyiv seeks leverage in U.S.-led peace talks
Ukraine says Russia launched a major overnight barrage of drones and missiles that hit critical energy infrastructure, deepening winter hardship even as Ukrainian officials press their case in U.S.-led discussions about security and recovery.
USWNT rolls past Paraguay 6–0 to open 2026, with Rodman’s return and new faces scoring
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 slate with a dominant friendly win over Paraguay, highlighted by a strong second half, a captaining cameo from Trinity Rodman, and breakthrough moments for emerging attackers.
NFL conference championship matchups set the stage for Super Bowl LX as teams watch key Sunday games
With the NFL playoffs nearing their peak, Sunday’s conference championship games draw attention well beyond football fans, including NBA players and coaches following hometown teams and personal connections. The winners advance to Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara.
Winter storm disruption cascades into airlines’ operations as thousands of flights are canceled
A sprawling winter storm has forced airlines to cancel large swaths of their schedules and pushed travelers to rebook at scale, highlighting how weather shocks can quickly translate into operational and financial strain for carriers and airports. Refund rules and travel waivers are central to how companies manage the fallout.
Massive winter storm triggers widespread flight cancellations and emergencies across the US
A major winter storm is sweeping from the Rockies to the Northeast, creating dangerous ice and heavy snow, stranding travelers, and forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights. Dozens of states and D.C. have declared emergencies as forecasters warn of power outages, hazardous roads, and prolonged disruptions through early week.
Nvidia backs AI deployment startup Baseten as focus shifts toward inference at scale
Nvidia participated in a major funding round for Baseten, a startup focused on deploying and operating large AI models, reflecting industry momentum around inference and production AI. The investment highlights competition over how companies will run AI workloads efficiently as demand spreads beyond training into everyday applications.
FDA investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder
Federal health officials are investigating Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses potentially linked to a greens powder dietary supplement sold online, and they’ve advised consumers to stop using certain products and clean surfaces to avoid cross-contamination. The advisory remains active as investigators work to determine how contamination occurred.