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- 253Health
U.S. risks losing measles elimination status as outbreak spreads; PAHO review set for April 2026
A prolonged measles outbreak that began in West Texas in January 2025 has spread across multiple states, pushing the U.S. toward a potential loss of measles elimination status—a designation tied to uninterrupted transmission for 12 months or more.
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Winter Storm Fern paralyzes U.S. travel as airlines cancel thousands of flights and officials warn of dangerous ice and cold
A sprawling winter storm delivering snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the South to the Northeast triggered widespread flight cancellations and pushed airports, road crews, and emergency managers into high-alert mode on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
- 255Sports
Patriots and Broncos meet in AFC Championship as New England returns to title-game stage
The New England Patriots faced the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, marking New England’s return to the conference title game after several seasons and setting up a high-stakes showdown in Denver.
- 256Tech
Verizon restores service after nationwide outage and offers customer credits while investigating software issue
After a widespread disruption that left many users without reliable wireless service, Verizon said it restored its network and pointed customers to device restarts, later describing the incident as a software issue and offering account credits to affected subscribers.
- 257Politics
Federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis triggers protests and sharp new fight over DHS funding
A fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis intensified protests and deepened partisan conflict, with Democrats threatening funding pressure on DHS as video evidence and official claims collide.
- 258Politics
House passes bill to extend ACA subsidies after rare discharge petition revolt
The U.S. House approved a bill to extend expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, 230–196, after a discharge petition forced a vote over GOP leaders’ objections. The bill now heads to the Senate amid pressure for a bipartisan compromise and warnings about rising premiums.
- 259Latest
A Gaza father’s grief captures the human cost of a winter war
At Shifa Hospital, a father pleads with his 15-year-old son to wake up after an Israeli strike killed the boy and a cousin as they searched for firewood. The Israeli military says it targeted militants; relatives dispute that account. The episode lands amid a bitter winter, damaged shelter, and disputed casualty tallies since an Oct. 10 ceasefire.
- 260Health
CDC updates the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential review directive
On Jan. 5, 2026, CDC leadership said it accepted recommendations following a review ordered by President Trump, restructuring the childhood vaccine schedule into categories and narrowing which vaccines are recommended for all children versus high-risk groups or shared decision-making. Officials say all vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing; many physicians warn the shift could undermine protections.
- 261Sports
Indiana’s CFP title win over Miami becomes the most-watched college football game in 11 years
Indiana’s 27–21 College Football Playoff championship victory over Miami drew about 30.1 million viewers on average, peaking above 33 million, according to ESPN figures carried by AP. It’s the most-watched college football game in 11 years and one of the largest non-NFL TV sports audiences in recent memory.
- 262Tech
At CES 2026, weird AI gadgets steal the show—from holographic helpers to robotic pets
CES 2026 showcased a flood of AI-infused consumer gadgets, including a holographic desk companion concept, an AI “pet” panda aimed at older adults, and even an AI-powered ice maker designed to reduce noise. The show reflects how AI is becoming ubiquitous—and how scrutiny is shifting to practical value and privacy.
- 263Business
Wall Street tumbles after Trump threatens tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland
U.S. stocks slid as President Trump threatened 10% tariffs beginning in February on imports from eight European countries amid tensions over Greenland. Markets also weighed implications for inflation, the Federal Reserve, and global retaliation risks ahead of key data and earnings.
- 264World
U.S. envoys press Israel to advance Gaza ceasefire’s second phase and reopen Rafah
Senior U.S. envoys met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push forward to the next phase of a Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefire, with attention on the return of a hostage’s remains and reopening the Rafah border crossing. Discussions also include an international monitoring force and potential Israeli troop withdrawals.