Latest reports, ordered by publication time.
New state-level rules going into effect in 2026 touch everything from AI transparency and chatbot safeguards to privacy frameworks and consumer repair rights—setting up a patchwork of obligations for tech companies operating nationwide.
Indiana’s national championship victory over Miami averaged about 30 million viewers, making it the most-watched college football game in more than a decade and underscoring the expanding reach of the playoff era.
A sprawling winter storm is spreading snow, sleet and damaging ice from the South into the Northeast, triggering emergency declarations, widespread outages and major flight disruptions as officials warn the worst conditions could linger into early week.
A major Verizon disruption on Jan. 14 left customers around the country without reliable voice, text and data, pushing many iPhones into “SOS” mode and highlighting the cascading impact of single-carrier failures on work and emergency communications.
Federal health officials say a multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened dozens across the U.S. and prompted a recall of certain Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders, with guidance for consumers to discard recalled products and sanitize surfaces.
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to block a government funding package if it includes Homeland Security money, raising the risk of a partial shutdown as the Jan. 31 deadline approaches and immigration enforcement becomes the political fault line.
The U.S. women started their 2026 calendar with a dominant friendly win in Carson, California, featuring a first-time goal for Reilyn Turner, a brace from Ally Sentnor and a return-to-action moment for Trinity Rodman.
A Border Patrol agent’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis ICU nurse during an immigration crackdown fueled protests and sharpened political backlash, with Democrats calling for federal agents to withdraw and lawmakers weighing funding leverage.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to meet again for face-to-face discussions on February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities and European authorities scrutinize vessels suspected of helping Moscow evade sanctions.
A busy Women’s Super League Sunday delivered major swings in the race for the title and the fight at the bottom. Manchester City won late to stretch their advantage, while Manchester United’s second-half surge produced a convincing win and reshaped the chasing pack.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse in Minneapolis, sparked fresh protests and sharpened a political fight over aggressive immigration enforcement. Video and witness accounts conflict with federal claims that Pretti posed an armed threat, and Minnesota officials are demanding an independent, transparent investigation.
The Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti has intensified scrutiny of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Democrats cite civil-rights concerns and call for accountability, while the administration argues aggressive enforcement is necessary amid rising confrontation on the streets.