Ukraine and Russia are preparing for another round of direct, U.S.-mediated talks after discussions in Abu Dhabi continued despite a major Russian drone-and-missile attack. Kyiv called the strikes a deliberate attempt to pressure diplomacy, while Washington described the talks as progress toward ending the war.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to a powdered greens supplement. The CDC says dozens of illnesses and hospitalizations have been reported, and consumers are urged to stop using recalled products and sanitize surfaces that may be contaminated.
Under Armour is investigating a reported data breach that exposed customer email addresses and other personal information. The company said there’s no evidence passwords or payment data were compromised, while the incident has renewed scrutiny of how consumer brands detect and disclose large-scale leaks.
Stocks fell sharply after President Trump threatened tariffs tied to the Greenland dispute, underscoring investor sensitivity to geopolitical shock and policy uncertainty. The selloff hit major U.S. indexes and reverberated across Europe, while safe-haven assets gained as traders priced a renewed risk of transatlantic escalation.
Samsung’s mobile leadership says the company aims to expand the number of devices running Galaxy AI features—many powered by Google’s Gemini—from roughly 400 million to 800 million in 2026. The push would deepen Samsung’s partnership with Google as competition in consumer AI accelerates.
Anger spread across U.S. cities after an American citizen was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, the second such killing in less than three weeks. Video from the scene is central to a dispute over what happened, and the episode is now colliding with a looming Washington funding battle.
Europe’s nationalist right—often friendly to Trump’s politics—has criticized his pressure campaign over Greenland, exposing fractures inside the trans-Atlantic populist alliance. The dispute is also feeding debates inside the EU over sovereignty, trade and how closely to align with Washington.
As the NBA season continues, members of the San Antonio Spurs are still tracking the NFL postseason, citing hometown ties and family connections. Their rooting interests highlight how athletes across leagues follow major games even while preparing for their own.
U.S. stocks fell sharply after Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from eight European countries, intensifying fears of renewed trade conflict. Tech shares helped lead the decline as investors sought safe havens like gold and silver.
The U.S. is facing scrutiny over whether sustained measles transmission could cost it a key public-health milestone. Experts say the outcome may be symbolic, but the underlying issue is practical: outbreaks are spreading in conditions shaped by declining vaccination coverage and strained health infrastructure.
After weeks of escalating rhetoric over Greenland—including tariff threats—Trump backed away from insisting the U.S. acquire the territory. The reversal followed resistance from allies and political unease at home, underscoring the limits of pressure tactics that rattled diplomacy and markets.
New England and Denver meet in the AFC Championship Game in Denver, with kickoff set for Sunday afternoon. The matchup features contrasting strengths and heavy stakes, as both teams seek a return to the Super Bowl stage.