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- 241Business
Markets brace for Fed meeting, shutdown deadline and a heavy earnings week
Investors head into the week of January 27–31, 2026 watching three major catalysts at once: a Federal Reserve meeting, a looming deadline in Washington to avert a federal shutdown, and a packed earnings calendar from megacap technology and industrial names. How companies talk about demand, costs and AI investment could shape the market’s next move.
- 242World
Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. begin trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as war drags on
Ukraine, Russia and the United States have opened a rare round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, in what is being described as the first such meeting since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The discussions are expected to focus on contentious territorial demands and the broader shape of any potential path toward de-escalation.
- 243Latest
Winter Storm Fern spreads disruption across the U.S., with warnings, outages and travel chaos
A sprawling winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is hammering large parts of the United States with snow, ice and bitter cold, triggering emergency steps in multiple states and widespread travel disruptions. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, road conditions have deteriorated, and utilities are bracing for more outages as the storm pushes east.
- 244Politics
Minnesota shooting by federal agent intensifies protests and renews Democratic push to leverage DHS funding
A fatal shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis drove renewed protests and sharpened a political clash in Washington, with Democrats warning they could use funding fights to force changes at the Department of Homeland Security. The incident became a flashpoint for broader anger over enforcement tactics and federal power.
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Winter Storm Fern spreads ice, snow, outages and flight cancellations across wide swaths of the U.S.
A sprawling winter storm—dubbed Winter Storm Fern—pushed from the South into the East, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and snarling travel with mass flight cancellations. Utilities and grid operators warned of multi-day disruptions as freezing rain and heavy snow stretched across multiple regions.
- 246Sports
USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 win over Paraguay as new faces impress in Carson
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 schedule with an emphatic 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay in California. Several young players delivered standout moments, while the match also highlighted a returning core and an eye toward upcoming competitive fixtures.
- 247Tech
Nvidia details Rubin platform at CES 2026, pitching steep reductions in AI computing cost
At CES 2026, Nvidia unveiled Rubin, a six-chip AI platform named for astronomer Vera Rubin. The company positioned the system as a major step in performance and efficiency, aiming to cut token-generation costs while supporting more demanding ‘agentic’ and reasoning-heavy AI workloads.
- 248Health
U.S. cuts routine childhood vaccine recommendations; physicians warn of preventable disease resurgence
U.S. health officials revised the childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of vaccines broadly recommended for all children. Medical organizations and many doctors criticized the move, warning it could weaken protections and increase outbreaks of preventable illnesses.
- 249Business
Winter Storm Fern threatens supply chains and retail operations as companies brace for prolonged disruption
Beyond travel chaos, Winter Storm Fern created a broad operational challenge for businesses—from logistics delays to store closures and worker-safety adjustments. Grid strain and fuel demand added another layer of uncertainty for companies operating across multiple regions.
- 250World
Davos 2026 closes after four days of economic debate amid intensifying geopolitical strains
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 annual meeting wrapped up in Davos after days of speeches and closed-door sessions focused on growth, innovation, and security. The forum unfolded against a backdrop of heightened U.S.-allied tensions and competing visions for global cooperation.
- 251World
Russia holds to hard-line demands as new round of Ukraine peace diplomacy approaches
As the war nears its fourth year, diplomatic efforts around the Davos meetings and planned talks in the UAE face a central obstacle: Moscow continues to insist that any settlement must meet Russia’s terms, even as Ukraine and allies push for security guarantees and territorial integrity.
- 252Business
U.S. measles outbreak raises alarms as cases climb in South Carolina and officials track quarantines
Public health officials in South Carolina reported an additional jump in measles cases tied to an ongoing outbreak, with most infections among unvaccinated people and hundreds placed under quarantine or isolation measures.