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Winter Storm Fern raises health risks from cold exposure, carbon monoxide and delayed medical care
As Winter Storm Fern disrupts travel and power across large parts of the U.S., public officials are emphasizing health dangers that often follow major winter events, including hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning from improper generator use, and interruptions to routine and emergency medical care.
World Economic Forum considers moving its flagship annual meeting away from Davos
WEF leadership has discussed relocating or rotating the annual Davos gathering, citing capacity constraints and the desire to modernize and broaden the forum’s reach, even as Switzerland resists losing an event that brings global influence and significant economic activity.
New benchmark ‘APEX-Agents’ aims to measure whether AI agents can complete long, realistic workplace tasks
Researchers released APEX-Agents, a benchmark designed to test AI agents on long-horizon, cross-application work tasks modeled after real professional workflows, alongside open-source infrastructure for evaluation.
NFC Championship: Seahawks host Rams with Super Bowl berth on the line
Seattle and Los Angeles meet at Lumen Field in the NFC Championship Game, the third matchup of the season between division rivals. With a trip to Super Bowl 60 at stake, the game draws heightened attention for its high-powered offense-versus-defense framing and the drama of two close earlier meetings.
Measles outbreak in South Carolina grows; officials urge vaccination and track public exposure sites
South Carolina health officials report a rapidly expanding measles outbreak centered in the Upstate, with hundreds of cases and a growing list of public exposure locations. Neighboring states have also traced cases to travel and contacts connected to the outbreak, renewing calls for vaccination and careful symptom monitoring.
Trump hosts private screening of Amazon MGM documentary “Melania” as controversy swirls
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a private White House screening of “Melania,” an Amazon MGM documentary about the first lady, prompting criticism that the event came amid escalating domestic turmoil. The screening highlights how streaming-era political media projects are increasingly launched as high-profile, tightly controlled promotional events.
U.S. envoys press Israel to advance Gaza ceasefire’s next phase and reopen Rafah crossing
Senior U.S. representatives met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged movement into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with attention focused on steps tied to reopening the Rafah border crossing and recovering the remains of the last Israeli hostage still in Gaza. The talks come amid continuing violence and disputes over incidents inside the strip.
Airlines face severe operational hit as winter storm forces mass cancellations
A major winter storm has forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights and disrupted airport operations nationwide, creating a significant hit to carriers’ schedules and revenue while stranding travelers. The scale of cancellations underscores how weather shocks can ripple through an airline network for days via crew and aircraft displacement.
Outrage grows after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents as Democrats threaten DHS funding fight
A fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal agents has fueled protests and sharpened a political confrontation over immigration enforcement. Video showing the man holding a phone rather than a gun intensified scrutiny, while Senate Democrats signaled they could block a funding package if it includes homeland security money without stricter limits on ICE.
Winter storm triggers mass flight cancellations and widespread outages across the U.S.
A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the southern Rockies to New England is disrupting travel and daily life for tens of millions, forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and leaving large numbers of customers without power. Airports and carriers warned of prolonged impacts as snow and ice spread into the Northeast and bitter cold follows behind the system.
U.S. envoys press Israel to move Gaza ceasefire toward a second phase as Rafah crossing talks intensify
American envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as diplomatic pressure builds to advance the Gaza ceasefire into a second phase. Discussions included the Rafah border crossing, potential monitoring arrangements, and steps tied to hostages as violence and disputed incidents persist.
USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay as young attackers shine
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 campaign with a lopsided friendly victory over Paraguay in California, featuring standout performances from newer players and a notable return from injury for Trinity Rodman. The match offered early signals of squad depth as preparation ramps up for major tournaments.