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Federal officials say agents fired in self-defense during an immigration-related operation, but footage reviewed by reporters has intensified scrutiny of how the confrontation unfolded and how quickly lethal force was used.
↗A profile of OpenAI’s CEO describes a high-stakes year for the company as it pushes larger infrastructure bets and broader adoption, while navigating skepticism about profitability, regulatory pressure, and an intensifying competitive landscape.
↗The World Economic Forum’s 2026 annual meeting closed after a week of speeches and side meetings focused on growth, technology, and security—set against a backdrop of elevated international tensions and an unsettled global outlook.
↗A sprawling winter storm barreling from the South into the Northeast is disrupting daily life for tens of millions of Americans, with ice and heavy snow triggering dangerous travel conditions, rolling blackouts, and cascading flight cancellations.
↗The U.S. women’s national team launched its 2026 slate with a dominant friendly in Carson, California, featuring goals from new faces and a headline moment for captain Trinity Rodman.
↗Federal health officials say dozens of people across many states have been sickened in an outbreak linked to a greens supplement powder, prompting a recall and renewed guidance on symptoms and prevention.
↗Under Armour says it is investigating after reports that customer data—primarily email addresses and other profile information—was exposed, underscoring how consumer brands remain frequent targets for large-scale credential and data theft.
↗Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a second round of direct talks in Abu Dhabi, even as Russia continues missile and drone attacks and Ukraine reports pressure along parts of the front.
↗A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal immigration agent has intensified protests and political pressure on the Trump administration, with Democrats warning they may block Homeland Security funding absent changes.
↗The CDC reported 416 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of January 22, with most cases tied to outbreaks that began in 2025 and renewed focus on MMR vaccination coverage.
↗CES 2026 opened with heavy emphasis on AI chips and robotics, with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel showcasing new platforms while automakers and consumer brands pushed deeper into autonomous and AI-enabled products.
↗President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if Prime Minister Mark Carney deepens economic ties with China, a move likely to heighten uncertainty over North American trade and investment.
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