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- 073Tech
Nvidia’s next move hinges on Big Tech capex signals as AI spending remains in focus
Nvidia’s stock was closely watched ahead of key earnings from major customers, with investors looking for confirmation that AI-related capital spending will keep rising. Analysts say guidance from Microsoft and Meta could shape sentiment about the pace and durability of AI infrastructure buildouts.
- 074Health
CDC labels 2025–26 flu season ‘moderately severe’ as estimated illnesses reach 11 million
U.S. health officials say influenza activity remained elevated, with CDC data estimating at least 11 million illnesses so far this season. Public health experts cite holiday travel, low vaccination rates and misinformation as factors that may have helped drive the surge.
- 075Politics
Trump says he is sending ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to Minnesota as protests grow
President Donald Trump said he is sending his ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to Minnesota, while making unsubstantiated claims about protests in the state. The move comes amid escalating tensions following an ICE shooting in Minneapolis and intensifying debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics.
- 076Business
Investors brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings as volatility flares
With a Federal Reserve rate decision ahead and major technology earnings on deck, investors started the week watching safe-haven moves, winter-storm disruptions and shifting trade and tariff headlines. Market participants expect the next few days to set the tone for risk appetite into February.
- 077Sports
U.S. announces 232-athlete roster for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
The United States named a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring a blend of returning medalists and first-timers, with multiple athletes set to make their fifth Olympic appearance.
- 078Business
Trump administration takes stake in USA Rare Earth, backing mine-to-magnet push
The U.S. government is investing in USA Rare Earth through funding and a minority stake as part of a broader effort to expand domestic critical-mineral and magnet capacity and reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains.
- 079Politics
After fatal Minneapolis shooting, federal immigration operations face political blowback
Protests and political pressure intensified after the killing of an ICU nurse during clashes involving federal immigration agents, raising new questions about tactics, oversight, and the federal-state relationship in immigration enforcement.
- 080Latest
Thousands of U.S. flights canceled as a major winter storm snarls travel
A sweeping winter storm has triggered mass flight cancellations and delays across the U.S., with major East Coast airports among the hardest hit as airlines issue travel waivers and warn of continued disruption.
- 081World
Davos 2026 closes amid sharper geopolitical strains and competing economic priorities
The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos wrapped up after a week of speeches and meetings taking place against a backdrop of rising tensions among the U.S. and allies, alongside debates about trade, security, and growth.
- 082Tech
U.S. steps up rare-earth supply chain push with $1.6B funding framework for USA Rare Earth
USA Rare Earth says it has a proposed framework for up to $1.6 billion in support under the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program, aiming to accelerate domestic production of rare earth materials and magnets used in high-tech and defense industries.
- 083Health
Pediatricians reaffirm broader childhood vaccination guidance amid CDC schedule shift
The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations endorsing vaccinations against 18 diseases, diverging from a CDC childhood schedule that now recommends vaccines for fewer diseases, according to health-policy reporting.
- 084Sports
NBA roundup: Warriors rout Timberwolves as schedule disruptions ripple after Minneapolis shooting
Golden State’s win over Minnesota highlighted Monday’s NBA slate, with the Timberwolves’ game context tied to a recent postponement after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Elsewhere, several teams posted notable performances in close finishes and lopsided victories.