Latest
Departures from this desk, newest publication first.
- 205Sports
Manchester City extends WSL lead after late Bunny Shaw winner at London City
Manchester City moved further clear at the top of the Women’s Super League after Bunny Shaw scored late to beat London City Lionesses 2–1, while Manchester United and West Ham also recorded notable wins in a crowded slate of matches.
- 206Latest
Massive U.S. winter storm cancels thousands of flights and triggers emergency declarations
A sprawling winter storm swept from the Rockies to New England, snarling travel at major airport hubs, pushing airlines to cancel thousands of flights, and prompting emergency declarations across multiple states as snow, sleet and ice spread across nearly half the country.
- 207Business
Capital One agrees to buy fintech Brex in $5.15 billion cash-and-stock deal
Capital One said it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Brex in a transaction valued at $5.15 billion, aiming to expand its business payments and expense-management capabilities using Brex’s AI-native platform.
- 208Politics
Trump hosts ‘Melania’ documentary screening as Minneapolis shooting roils Washington
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of an upcoming documentary about the First Lady, drawing Democratic criticism as fallout intensified from a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents and looming budget deadlines.
- 209Sports
Seahawks host Rams in NFC title game as division rivals meet again with Super Bowl berth at stake
Seattle and Los Angeles meet for the third time this season, with the winner advancing to the Super Bowl. The matchup pairs a Seahawks team that earned the conference’s top seed against a Rams roster built around a high-powered passing attack and an experienced quarterback.
- 210Latest
Massive winter storm slams U.S., grounding flights and knocking out power across multiple regions
A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the South into New England has triggered widespread power outages, treacherous roads and major airport disruptions. With emergency declarations expanding and federal resources pre-positioned, officials warn dangerous ice and extreme cold could linger into Monday and beyond.
- 211Politics
Trump hosts private screening of ‘Melania’ documentary as Minneapolis shooting intensifies political clash
A White House screening of a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump drew renewed scrutiny as outrage grew over the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Democrats warned they could block funding unless DHS and immigration enforcement operations change.
- 212Health
U.S. completes withdrawal from WHO, prompting warnings about disease surveillance and vaccine coordination
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending decades of membership. Health experts warn the move could weaken access to global outbreak data and complicate coordination on issues like influenza monitoring and pandemic preparedness.
- 213World
Russia hits Kyiv and Kharkiv as U.S.-led peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine says Russia launched another large drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv and Kharkiv while negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States continued talks in the UAE. The strikes worsened winter outages and renewed debate over whether Moscow is negotiating in good faith.
- 214Tech
Under Armour breach highlights how email-only exposures still fuel modern cybercrime
A reported Under Armour breach involving tens of millions of email addresses underscores a persistent reality: even when passwords and payment data aren’t stolen, large-scale identity datasets can power phishing, credential stuffing and targeted fraud. Experts say consumer vigilance and stronger account hygiene remain essential.
- 215Business
Under Armour investigates breach tied to roughly 72 million customer email addresses
Under Armour says it is investigating claims of a data breach involving customer email addresses and other personal details, while stressing there is no evidence that passwords or payment systems were compromised. A cybersecurity site flagged the dataset, raising questions about disclosure and consumer notification.
- 216Health
Measles surge continues: CDC reports 416 confirmed cases in 2026 across 14 jurisdictions as outbreak-associated spread dominates
The CDC says 416 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the United States so far in 2026, with the vast majority associated with outbreaks that began in 2025. Public health officials continue urging vaccination as multiple states report cases and exposures.