Visegrad foreign ministers to meet in Bratislava after hiatus
The foreign ministers of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary are scheduled to meet in Bratislava on September 1, 2026, under Slovakia’s Visegrad Group chairmanship.
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Prague police detain group accused of planning attack on Slavia fans
Police detained approximately 20 people near Letná Square on Aug. 30 as Slavia Prague supporters marched to a derby against Sparta Prague at Letná Stadium.
↗Amazon confirms about 16,000 job cuts after an internal email leak rattles staff
Amazon has told employees it plans to cut roughly 16,000 roles worldwide, confirming a new wave of reductions after a meeting invite and draft message were mistakenly circulated. The company says it is trying to simplify decision-making and remove layers, even as the cuts land just months after another major round of layoffs.
↗Stocks push into fresh territory as the S&P 500 briefly tops 7,000, with AI optimism and big earnings in focus
U.S. stocks edged higher on January 28 as the S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 for the first time, powered by continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, expectations for major tech earnings, and bets that monetary policy will keep easing over time. The milestone highlights how quickly the index has advanced in the past few years, with technology-heavy leadership and broad investor confidence doing much of the lifting.
↗Calls intensify for Noem’s removal as backlash grows over Minneapolis shootings tied to immigration enforcement
Pressure on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem escalated after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis linked to a federal immigration enforcement operation, with Democratic leaders warning they will move to impeach her if she is not fired.
↗Wall Street wobbles as UnitedHealth slides and GM rallies after earnings
U.S. stocks zigzagged Tuesday as investors digested a rush of quarterly results, a sharp drop in UnitedHealth shares and strength in General Motors, while markets also reacted to a proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update.
↗Health insurers slide after U.S. proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payment update for 2027
U.S. health insurers fell sharply after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% net average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027—far below what analysts expected—raising concerns about benefit cuts, narrower plan offerings, or exits from some markets.
↗Boeing posts best quarterly revenue since 2018 as deliveries jump and asset sale boosts profit
Boeing reported a sharp fourth-quarter rebound on January 27, 2026, driven by a surge in commercial jet deliveries and a major gain from selling digital aviation assets. The results mark a milestone in the manufacturer’s broader recovery effort as it works to stabilize production, restore confidence with regulators and customers, and generate consistent cash flow.
↗Markets and earnings in focus as investors weigh Fed decision and a new Medicare payment proposal
U.S. markets opened the day watching mixed futures, a busy earnings slate, and a policy shock for health insurers tied to proposed Medicare payment changes. Investors were also preparing for the Federal Reserve’s first decision of 2026, with expectations leaning toward no change in rates after a series of cuts last year.
↗Massive winter storm spreads ice, snow and dangerous cold across much of the US
A sprawling winter storm has coated large sections of the United States in freezing rain, sleet and snow, triggering widespread power outages, mass flight cancellations and deadly travel conditions. Forecasters warned that lingering precipitation followed by extreme cold could extend impacts for days, complicating repairs and keeping roads hazardous even after the heaviest precipitation ends.
↗Southwest ends open seating, rolling out assigned seats and paid upgrades
Southwest’s long-running open-seating scramble is over. Beginning Tuesday, the airline moves to assigned seats, an eight-group boarding system, and new paid options for preferred and extra-legroom seats—part of a broader shift to boost profitability and compete more directly with rivals.
↗Severe winter storm snarls U.S. travel and power as recovery stretches into the week
A sprawling winter system continued to disrupt daily life across the United States on January 26, 2026, triggering widespread flight cancellations, dangerous road conditions, and hundreds of thousands of power outages. Officials urged residents to avoid travel where possible as utilities and airports worked to restore normal operations.
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