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- 121Sports
Australian Open: Ben Shelton rallies past Casper Ruud as Iga Swiatek cruises into the quarterfinals
Ben Shelton recovered after losing the first set to beat Casper Ruud and book a quarterfinal against Jannik Sinner. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek powered past Maddison Inglis to reach the last eight, setting up a meeting with Elena Rybakina as top seeds continue to advance in Melbourne.
- 122Business
Under Armour investigates breach claims after report says tens of millions of emails were exposed
Under Armour says it is looking into claims that customer data was accessed without authorization, after outside reporting alleged tens of millions of email addresses and other profile details were exposed. The company said it has not found evidence that passwords or payment systems were compromised, but the episode highlights the growing scale of consumer data theft.
- 123Tech
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a second-generation AI chip aimed at reducing reliance on Nvidia
Microsoft introduced Maia 200, its second-generation AI accelerator, as it pushes further into custom silicon for data centers. The move signals intensifying competition with Nvidia and with cloud rivals that also build their own chips, as the biggest platforms race to secure compute for next-wave AI models.
- 124Health
U.S. nears a decision point on measles as officials warn elimination status could be at risk
Public health experts say the United States could lose its measles elimination status if ongoing transmission continues long enough to meet international criteria. A long-running outbreak that began in West Texas in early 2025 has spread to other states, and the next assessment is expected in April 2026, putting renewed focus on vaccination coverage and outbreak control.
- 125Politics
Trump signals possible changes to Minneapolis ICE operation after second fatal shooting
After the death of a Minneapolis nurse during a confrontation involving federal immigration agents, Donald Trump suggested the government may review or change how ICE operates in the city. The incident has intensified protests and political pressure, with officials disputing details of what happened and critics demanding oversight.
- 126Latest
Winter storm disruption, record gold, and a rare-earths bet: a volatile start to the week
A sweeping winter storm has snarled travel across the U.S. as investors brace for a major earnings stretch and a Federal Reserve decision. Gold pushed to fresh records amid geopolitical uncertainty, while a federal backing package for USA Rare Earth injected new momentum into the critical-minerals trade.
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- 127Sports
NBA reschedules Pacers–Hawks tipoff as winter weather forces last-minute changes
The NBA moved up the Indiana Pacers–Atlanta Hawks game by six hours due to severe winter weather. The reschedule underscores how the storm system impacting large parts of the U.S. is disrupting not only travel and work routines, but also major sports logistics.
- 128Business
US takes stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6 billion package to bolster critical minerals supply
The Trump administration is backing USA Rare Earth with a $1.6 billion investment package tied to the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program, including proposed federal funding and a large loan. The government will receive shares and additional rights, underscoring a push to reduce U.S. dependence on China for key materials and magnets used across defense and high-tech industries.
- 129Tech
Big Tech earnings and the Fed set the tone as investors watch AI-driven spending and margins
A packed week features earnings from major technology companies alongside a Federal Reserve meeting. Investors are looking for signals on AI-related spending, cloud demand, ad-market resilience, and whether higher costs are squeezing margins, all as markets navigate heightened uncertainty early in 2026.
- 130Health
Nationwide chocolate recall expands as FDA warns more flavors may be linked to Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry has expanded a nationwide chocolate bar recall after FDA information flagged potential Salmonella contamination. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are advised to check lot codes, avoid eating affected products, and follow refund instructions to reduce foodborne illness risk.
- 131Politics
White House seeks to cool rhetoric after Minneapolis protester’s killing as scrutiny widens
After a Border Patrol officer fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti, the White House moved to distance President Donald Trump from officials’ most inflammatory language and reiterated calls for an investigation. The shooting has sparked bipartisan demands for transparency, while federal reviews and court fights over enforcement surge in Minnesota continue.
- 132World
UK police arrest dozens outside London jail amid protest over Palestine Action prisoners
British police arrested scores of protesters outside a London jail as demonstrators demanded the release of Palestine Action-linked prisoners, including a 22-year-old activist who has resumed a hunger strike. The arrests add to wider tensions in Britain around protest policing and the government’s terrorism-law designations.