Latest reports, ordered by publication time.
Ethiopia announced the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak, completing the WHO-required 42-day period without new confirmed cases. The outbreak caused multiple deaths and tested infection control capacity in affected districts.
Israel confirmed the recovery and identification of the last hostage held in Gaza from the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. The development is tied to a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework and is set to trigger steps including a partial reopening of the Rafah crossing.
U.S. natural gas futures spiked sharply as forecasts warned of a major deep freeze. Traders and utilities braced for heavy heating demand and potential storage draws, producing one of the most dramatic short-term moves in the market in decades.
Police say demonstrators supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered prison grounds, refused to leave, and blocked staff access. Authorities said the group did not breach security beyond restricted areas, but arrests were made on suspicion of aggravated trespass.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule, continuing to recommend protection against 18 diseases despite the CDC’s revised approach. Pediatric leaders said the AAP’s guidance remains aligned with long-standing evidence and U.S. public health realities.
An East Coast winter storm pushed the NBA to move several game tipoffs earlier, including 76ers–Hornets and Pacers–Hawks, as teams and fans adjusted plans. The changes aimed to reduce travel risk and disruptions tied to snow and ice.
A wide-reaching winter storm pushed millions of Americans under warnings and advisories, triggering remote learning and closures from major city districts to universities. Officials urged people to avoid travel as ice, snow, and power outages spread across multiple regions.
A UN Headquarters emergency notice warned of a winter storm spanning Sunday into Monday, underscoring the kind of operational disruptions severe weather can trigger for institutions and commuters. The bulletin highlights the intersection of public safety, continuity planning, and critical infrastructure resilience.
A Minneapolis protest grew after a federal agent fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to Democracy Now!, which cites video and witness accounts contradicting claims that he posed a threat. The outlet reports political fallout as federal officials pressure Minnesota leaders amid demands for investigations and limits on immigration enforcement.
A market recap highlighted mixed performance across major U.S. indexes and pointed to notable earnings moves, including Capital One’s quarterly EPS miss despite revenue topping expectations. The report also cited changes in volatility and weekly declines for major benchmarks.
The U.S. unveiled a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Winter Olympics led by veterans including Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor. The Games open Feb. 6 in Milan, with some events starting Feb. 4.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a 2026 vaccine schedule continuing to recommend immunizations against 18 diseases for all children, diverging from a CDC shift that reduced universal recommendations to 11 diseases and moved several shots into shared decision-making or higher-risk categories.