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- 265World
Ukraine and Russia set a second round of direct talks as strikes continue
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to another round of direct negotiations under U.S. mediation, even as missile and drone attacks continue to hit major Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
- 266Business
Markets recoil after tariff threats tied to Greenland push revive trade-war fears
Investors sold off stocks after renewed tariff threats linked to the Greenland dispute, highlighting how quickly geopolitics can spill into markets and revive concerns about unpredictable trade policy.
- 267Sports
Trinity Rodman captains USWNT to 6–0 win over Paraguay in January friendly
The U.S. women’s national team rolled past Paraguay in a lopsided friendly, with Trinity Rodman wearing the captain’s armband and scoring as a mix of regulars and newcomers combined for a dominant result.
- 268Health
FDA posts nationwide Ambriola cheese recall over Listeria risk, including Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark labels
The FDA published a recall notice for multiple grated cheese products tied to a New Jersey facility after testing confirmed Listeria monocytogenes, warning higher-risk consumers to avoid affected items and seek care if symptoms develop.
- 269Politics
A federal agent’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis fuels protests and a funding showdown in Washington
A Minneapolis shooting involving federal officers has sparked protests and deepened partisan conflict, with Democrats weighing leverage over Homeland Security funding while video and witness accounts contest official claims.
- 270Latest
Winter Storm Fern spreads outages and flight cancellations as utilities brace for prolonged cold
A major winter storm sweeping the southern and eastern U.S. is triggering widespread power outages and mass flight cancellations, with emergency declarations expanding as subfreezing air pushes deeper into the country.
- 271Tech
Samsung leak points to a Galaxy S26 Ultra ‘Privacy Display’ designed to defeat shoulder-surfing
A leaked report suggests Samsung is preparing a built-in display feature that narrows viewing angles automatically, using context cues to protect sensitive content in crowded places while preserving a clear head-on view.
- 272Sports
USWNT opens 2026 with 6-0 win over Paraguay as new faces shine
The U.S. women’s national team began the year with a commanding friendly win, featuring goals from newcomers and a leadership moment for Trinity Rodman as the team builds toward upcoming tournaments.
- 273World
Trump’s Greenland pressure campaign unsettles Republicans and strains allies
President Trump’s comments and maneuvering around Greenland have rattled some Republican lawmakers and deepened tensions with Denmark and NATO partners, as the episode reverberates across diplomacy and domestic politics.
- 274Tech
Taiwan seeks deeper U.S. AI and semiconductor partnership as Arizona investment grows
Taiwan is signaling plans for closer U.S. cooperation on a “democratic” high-tech supply chain and AI partnership, amid continued momentum around semiconductor investment in Arizona and broader tariff-and-trade negotiations.
- 275Politics
Confusion spreads after federal public-health grant pause is reversed
State and local health agencies were thrown into uncertainty after the administration paused a major CDC-administered public-health grant and then reversed course, leaving officials scrambling for clarity and continuity.
- 276Latest
Major protests flare after Minneapolis man is fatally shot by federal agents
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal officers has sparked nationwide demonstrations, renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, and a brewing fight in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.