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Markets brace for Fed decision as health insurers plunge and chip news lifts tech
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Jan. 27 as chip-related optimism pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, while steep losses in health insurers weighed on the Dow. Investors also tracked a busy day of earnings and major corporate announcements ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.
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Democrats demand Trump remove Kristi Noem as Minneapolis shooting intensifies scrutiny of DHS
House Democrats escalated pressure on Jan. 27, warning of impeachment proceedings unless Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is removed. The move follows the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis and comes amid wider outrage over enforcement tactics and official statements about the incident.
About 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals strike in California and Hawaii
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other healthcare professionals walked off the job in California and Hawaii in a labor dispute over staffing and compensation. The strike, organized by UNAC/UHCP, was set to begin at 7 a.m. PT and continue until an agreement is reached, putting renewed focus on workforce pressures in large U.S. health systems.
Micron to invest about $24 billion in Singapore chip plant as AI demand tightens memory supply
Micron said it plans a roughly $24 billion investment to build a new chip manufacturing facility in Singapore over the next decade. The move comes as memory demand tied to AI infrastructure pushes supply constraints across the industry and as the company aims to scale capacity while avoiding the boom-bust cycles that have historically hit the sector.
Hornets roll past 76ers 130-93 in game moved up due to Winter Storm Fern
Charlotte routed Philadelphia 130-93 behind a 30-point performance from Brandon Miller after the game’s start time was moved earlier because of extreme weather tied to Winter Storm Fern. The Hornets built a massive lead over the middle quarters and extended a rare winning streak in a season that has otherwise been uneven.
Health insurer stocks slide after Medicare Advantage payment proposal points to near-flat 2027 update
Shares of major U.S. health insurers fell sharply after the federal government proposed a much smaller-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027. The draft update rattled investors who had been pricing in a mid-single-digit boost, and it raises questions about benefit design, margins, and plan participation next year.
Democrats press for ICE reforms as shutdown deadline nears after Alex Pretti killing
After the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti, Democrats are escalating demands for new oversight and operational limits on ICE and related agencies, while Republicans keep pushing a bundled funding plan ahead of a late-January deadline.
Partial U.S. shutdown risk rises as Democrats demand DHS-ICE changes after Minneapolis killing
With funding set to lapse after Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, Senate Democrats are refusing to move a spending package that includes Homeland Security money unless ICE and Border Patrol face tougher oversight and limits, following the shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Carlos Alcaraz powers into Australian Open semifinals, two wins from career Grand Slam
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 on Jan. 27, 2026, moving into the Australian Open semifinals and staying on track for a historic career Grand Slam at age 22.
Tech digest highlights Nvidia-CoreWeave bet, Siri shake-up talk, and Crunchbase breach confirmation
A roundup of major tech headlines spotlights ongoing AI infrastructure investment, shifting assistant strategies, and new cybersecurity anxiety after reports that Crunchbase confirmed a breach and hackers published stolen files.
31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers strike across California and Hawaii over staffing and pay
Kaiser Permanente nurses and other clinicians walked off the job Monday in an open-ended strike, citing chronic understaffing, compensation concerns, and patient-care delays; Kaiser says it has offered its strongest national wage proposal ever.
ICC judges rule ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial
The International Criminal Court rejected defense claims that Rodrigo Duterte is too frail to participate, clearing the way for a February 2026 confirmation-of-charges hearing tied to alleged crimes against humanity linked to the Philippines’ drug war.