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- 169Health
Pediatric groups sue over CDC’s revised childhood immunization schedule as providers weigh whether to follow it
Medical and public health organizations are challenging the CDC’s revised childhood vaccine recommendations in court, warning of confusion and reduced uptake, while some health systems say they may keep prior guidance.
- 170Politics
Minneapolis fatal shooting by federal agent intensifies backlash as Democrats threaten DHS funding fight
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent has fueled protests and sharpened partisan conflict in Washington, with Democrats demanding accountability and considering using funding leverage.
- 171Tech
SpaceX launches another Starlink batch from Vandenberg as it pushes rapid 2026 cadence
A Falcon 9 mission from California adds more Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, highlighting SpaceX’s continued high-tempo deployment strategy for its broadband constellation.
- 172World
Ukraine-Russia-U.S. trilateral talks open in Abu Dhabi amid territorial disputes and energy strains
Ukraine, Russia and the United States began weekend talks in Abu Dhabi, with territorial demands and the wider war’s economic and humanitarian pressures central to the agenda.
- 173Latest
Winter Storm Fern spreads travel chaos as governors declare emergencies across wide U.S. swath
A major winter storm named Fern is driving widespread flight cancellations, dangerous road conditions, and emergency declarations across dozens of states as the system moves from the Plains toward the Northeast.
- 174Business
Earnings week for Apple, Microsoft, Tesla and Meta looms as markets weigh rates, growth and risk
A heavy earnings slate led by megacap tech firms is approaching as investors monitor interest-rate decisions, macro data and signs of rotation in equity markets.
- 175Latest
Massive U.S. winter storm triggers widespread power outages and flight cancellations
A sprawling winter storm sweeping across much of the United States is disrupting travel and utilities, with thousands of flights canceled and large-scale power outages reported as snow, sleet and ice move from the South and Midwest into the Northeast.
- 176Business
Netflix shifts Warner Bros. Discovery bid to all-cash as deal fight intensifies
Netflix reportedly converted its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery into an all-cash bid, aiming to simplify the transaction for shareholders as competing interest and legal pressure complicate the future of the media company.
- 177Tech
Verizon says nationwide outage was resolved; affected customers offered $20 credit
Verizon said a nationwide wireless outage that disrupted voice, text and data service was resolved late Jan. 14, and the company announced a $20 account credit for impacted customers, along with steps to restore connectivity.
- 178Health
AP: U.S. risks losing measles elimination status as outbreaks spread into 2026
Public health officials warn the United States is approaching the threshold for losing measles elimination status amid prolonged transmission, with vaccination gaps and multiple outbreaks driving continued spread.
- 179World
Syrian government offensive in northeastern Syria followed by a declared ceasefire framework
Fighting in northeastern Syria escalated in mid-January as Syrian government forces advanced against Kurdish-led forces, followed by a publicly announced ceasefire framework and plans for changes to control of key areas and facilities.
- 180Sports
USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay in California
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 schedule with a lopsided friendly victory over Paraguay, featuring goals from emerging players and a notable return to action for Trinity Rodman.