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A massive winter storm sweeping across a large portion of the U.S. is disrupting travel, supply chains, and local commerce. Airlines and rail operators are canceling services while governments issue alerts and emergency declarations, adding economic strain for businesses and households.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, continuing the rapid buildout of its broadband constellation. The mission highlights the company’s sustained launch cadence and the operational reuse of Falcon 9 boosters.
The political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis escalated into a Washington budget confrontation, with prominent Democrats calling for immigration agents to leave Minnesota and warning they could block funding tied to DHS. The administration argues agents acted defensively and says the operation is necessary.
Kosovo authorities announced the detention of 109 people on suspicion of electoral fraud linked to the December 2025 parliamentary election, focusing on alleged ballot manipulation in Prizren. The case underscores persistent concerns about election integrity and political pressure in the region.
Large demonstrations spread from Minneapolis to other U.S. cities after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a confrontation tied to an expanded immigration enforcement push. Officials dispute whether he was armed, while state leaders demand evidence preservation and an independent investigation.
South Carolina health officials reported 54 new measles cases, bringing the outbreak total to 700, with hundreds in quarantine and additional school and public exposure locations identified. North Carolina also announced measles cases tied to travel linked to the South Carolina outbreak.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of a documentary about the First Lady, according to the public calendar. The timing drew criticism from Democrats as a fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis intensified political tension and raised fresh questions about enforcement tactics and accountability.
European far-right parties that once celebrated ideological alignment with Donald Trump are increasingly uneasy about his push to take control of Greenland. The dispute is exposing fractures inside nationalist movements that prioritize sovereignty, and it is beginning to influence debates over EU-U.S. trade and political cooperation.
U.S. influenza surveillance data indicate a high-burden 2025–26 season, with substantial influenza-associated hospitalizations reported since October. Public health officials continue urging vaccination, early treatment for high-risk patients, and everyday steps to reduce transmission as flu activity persists.
A sprawling winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is moving across the United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice, and Arctic cold. Officials in multiple states have issued emergency declarations as airlines cancel thousands of flights and communities brace for outages, treacherous roads, and prolonged freezes.
U.S. stocks fell after President Donald Trump said he would impose new import taxes on goods from eight European countries beginning in February. Investors weighed the renewed trade uncertainty, Europe’s potential response, and the risk that new tariffs could feed inflation pressures and complicate interest-rate decisions.
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 slate with a commanding friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California. Reilyn Turner scored in her first international start, Ally Sentnor struck twice, and Trinity Rodman returned from injury to captain and score as the U.S. controlled play throughout.