A massive winter storm is stressing regional power systems, causing widespread outages, and forcing businesses to adjust operations as extreme cold, snow, and ice disrupt transportation and consumer activity.
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a U.S. federal agent has sparked protests and renewed calls by Democrats to restrict or condition funding for DHS agencies, with the incident becoming a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement debate.
The AFC and NFC championship games are set for Sunday, with New England traveling to Denver and the Rams visiting Seattle, as weather conditions across the U.S. complicate travel and scheduling for fans and teams.
Syria’s defense ministry says a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been extended, as both sides weigh a wider integration plan amid shifting control of territory and prisons holding Islamic State detainees.
The FTC says it will appeal a court ruling that favored Meta in a landmark monopolization case, keeping alive an effort that could reshape how U.S. regulators challenge tech acquisitions and platform dominance.
The CDC says it has accepted recommendations to revise how the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule is organized, following a presidential directive to compare U.S. guidance with other developed nations while keeping vaccines covered by insurance without cost sharing.
A sprawling winter storm is disrupting travel and daily life across large parts of the United States, with airlines canceling thousands of flights and utilities warning that ice and heavy snow could keep some customers in the dark for days.
A report describes growing unease among prominent Republicans over President Trump’s Greenland brinkmanship, warning it could damage NATO relationships and deepen party divisions ahead of key elections.
Markets in Europe dropped after President Trump threatened new tariffs beginning February 1, with possible escalation later in the year. Investors weighed the risk of retaliation and higher costs for multinational firms.
A fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal agents has fueled protests nationwide, with video disputed by officials. Senate Democrats signaled they may block a funding package if it includes Homeland Security money tied to immigration enforcement agencies.
Thomson Reuters says it has convened a new alliance of AI leaders to develop shared principles for trustworthy agentic AI, focusing on safety, accountability and transparency in high-stakes professional use cases.
European stocks fell as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats linked to Greenland, raising fresh concerns about transatlantic trade conflict and wider geopolitical instability.