Latest reports, ordered by publication time.
A long-form profile argues 2026 could be a make-or-break year for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as the company pursues massive data-center buildouts and deeper partnerships while confronting regulatory scrutiny, mounting costs, and intensifying competition in AI.
Utilities and mutual-aid networks across the U.S. mobilized tens of thousands of workers to prepare for Winter Storm Fern, focusing on rapid damage assessment and safe restoration. The coordination highlights how the grid’s resilience increasingly depends on pre-staging crews, inter-utility support and disciplined safety protocols during large winter events.
Winter Storm Fern pushed a dangerous mix of snow, ice and Arctic air across the southern and eastern United States, triggering emergency declarations, mass flight cancellations and hundreds of thousands of power outages. Utilities, state agencies and federal responders prepared for multi-day disruptions as temperatures plunged.
Russia’s foreign minister said the push by the U.S. president to take over Greenland exposes severe fractures inside NATO, warning that the standoff could trigger infighting among allies. European governments have rallied behind Denmark amid rising Arctic tensions and continued political fallout.
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to hire former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy after Mike Tomlin stepped down. McCarthy returns to his hometown with a reputation for offensive coaching and a roster facing major questions at quarterback and other key positions.
Netflix revised its proposal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets with a $72 billion all-cash offer, as it tries to outmaneuver a rival bid from Paramount-Skydance. The competing offers set up a high-profile media consolidation fight likely to draw intense regulatory scrutiny.
Federal health officials said a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders, prompting a recall. Consumers were urged to stop using the products, clean surfaces that may have been contaminated, and contact a healthcare provider if severe symptoms develop.
The U.S. president linked his increasingly aggressive stance on Greenland to resentment about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, according to a message confirmed by the White House. The comments added to a standoff with Denmark and other European allies and intensified debate about Arctic security and alliance unity.
A new profile argues that OpenAI’s next phase hinges on securing massive compute and energy, managing burn rates, and navigating intensifying rivalry in advanced AI. The story highlights how capital needs and regulation debates are colliding with rapid product ambitions.
Ukraine said a large drone-and-missile barrage wounded civilians and damaged critical infrastructure as negotiators met in Abu Dhabi. The attack knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and underscored the fragility of diplomacy amid ongoing battlefield pressure.
A sprawling winter storm stretching from the Southern Plains toward the Northeast is bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice and deep cold, with thousands of flight cancellations and emergency declarations across multiple states. Forecasters warn impacts will cascade into commuting, power restoration and supply chains through Monday.
A closely watched private-sector survey found January activity remained in expansion territory, supported by improved new orders but restrained by labor-market softness and ongoing cost worries. The report suggests growth is continuing but moderating at the start of 2026.