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Markets rise as investors weigh tariff threats and a fresh AI infrastructure push
U.S. stocks climbed Monday as traders balanced renewed tariff rhetoric, gold’s surge, and more evidence that the AI buildout is still drawing big money. A high-profile investment disclosure and a government-backed rare-earth headline added to the day’s momentum.
Ethiopia declares its first Marburg outbreak over after 42 days without new cases
Ethiopia announced the end of its Marburg virus disease outbreak after going 42 days without a new case. Health officials credited intensive surveillance and control measures, offering a measure of relief after weeks of response work.
Microsoft introduces Maia 200, a new AI inference chip aimed at cheaper, faster token generation
Microsoft unveiled Maia 200, a second-generation AI accelerator designed for inference at cloud scale. The company says the chip improves performance-per-dollar and is being deployed in Azure, reflecting the intensifying race among hyperscalers to reduce dependence on third-party GPUs.
“Magnificent 7” begin 2026 unevenly as earnings loom and AI spending stays in focus
After powering much of last year’s market gains, mega-cap tech is starting 2026 with mixed performance. Investors now turn to earnings for clarity on demand, margins, and whether the AI investment cycle can justify today’s valuations.
Australian Open Day 9: Shelton rallies past Ruud as Swiatek cruises into the quarterfinals
Ben Shelton powered through a four-set win over Casper Ruud to reach the last eight, while Iga Swiatek dismissed Maddison Inglis in straight sets. The tournament’s top seeds largely held firm, sharpening expectations for blockbuster quarterfinals.
U.S. takes stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6B effort to build domestic critical-minerals supply
The Trump administration is investing in USA Rare Earth through a mix of funding and financing, aiming to expand rare-earth mining and magnet manufacturing in the U.S. and reduce dependence on China.
Winter storm triggers mass flight cancellations and widespread disruptions across the U.S.
A powerful winter storm stretching from the South to the Northeast caused major travel chaos, large-scale power outages, and dangerous cold, with airlines canceling tens of thousands of flights over several days.
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Trump signals possible changes to Minneapolis ICE operations after a second death sparks pressure for a review
After a second fatal incident involving federal immigration officials in Minneapolis, Donald Trump indicated that ICE operations in the city could change, amid calls for investigations and de-escalation.
Chocolate bar recall expands as FDA warns additional flavors may be contaminated with Salmonella
A nationwide recall of Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars has expanded to include more flavors after an FDA alert about potential Salmonella contamination, with consumers advised not to eat affected products.
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a next-generation AI chip aimed at rival accelerators
Microsoft announced its Maia 200 AI chip, positioning it against leading accelerators from Amazon and Google and signaling a stronger push into custom silicon for large-scale model training and inference.
U.S. announces 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, including multiple five-time Olympians
The United States named a large Winter Olympics team for Milan Cortina, featuring veteran stars and a wide age range as the geographically spread-out Games approach in early February.
U.S. takes stake in USA Rare Earth in push to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
The Trump administration is taking a minority stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a broader effort to expand domestic production of critical minerals and rare-earth magnets used across defense and industry. The deal includes major federal financing and loan support for a Texas mine and an Oklahoma magnet facility. Officials say the aim is supply-chain security, while industry watchers are focused on timelines, permitting, and whether the U.S. can scale processing and manufacturing fast enough to compete with China’s entrenched dominance.