Latest
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
- 0073
Eleanor Holmes Norton says she will retire, opening a wide-open race for D.C.’s House seat
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.’s long-serving nonvoting delegate in the U.S. House, announced she will retire at the end of her term, setting up the first truly competitive contest for the seat in decades.
- 0074
Winter storm Fern disrupts travel and commerce, with economists warning of a hit to early-2026 growth
A major winter storm sweeping across large parts of the U.S. is expected to curb business activity, slow transportation, and distort near-term economic data. Some analysts estimate the storm could shave as much as 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points from first-quarter GDP, even if much of the lost activity is later made up.
- 0075
Ethiopia declares its first Marburg outbreak over after 42 days with no new confirmed cases
Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak, completing the standard 42-day period without new confirmed cases. The outbreak began in November 2025 in the country’s south and resulted in multiple deaths, highlighting the risks posed by rare but lethal viral hemorrhagic fevers.
- 0076
Congress advances a funding package to avert a shutdown, as DHS and ICE money become a flashpoint
Lawmakers are moving toward a bipartisan agreement to keep the federal government funded ahead of a late-January deadline. Immigration enforcement funding—particularly money tied to ICE—remains among the most contentious pieces, with many Democrats signaling opposition even as leaders push for passage.
- 0077
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a next-generation AI chip aimed at competing with Amazon and Google
Microsoft announced a new in-house AI accelerator, Maia 200, positioning it as a leap in efficiency and performance for large-model inference. The company is explicitly benchmarking against competing cloud chips as it seeks to deepen control over the hardware powering its AI services.
- 0078
Markets digest mixed earnings as volatility inches up and investors focus on profit signals
A new market roundup points to a modest rise in volatility and a heavy trading session as investors weighed a mixed set of fourth-quarter earnings. Several companies beat expectations while others missed, leaving stock reactions uneven and attention fixed on guidance and margins.
- 0079
Seahawks beat Rams 31-27 in NFC title game, sending Sam Darnold to his first Super Bowl start
Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl after a tight 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, while a late defensive stop helped seal the outcome in a game marked by big passing plays and costly mistakes.
- 0080
At Davos, Trump launches a ‘Board of Peace’ proposal that draws a mixed international response
President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum to unveil an international “Board of Peace,” pitching it as a new vehicle for conflict resolution. The initiative drew interest from some leaders but skepticism from others, amid questions about scope, governance and buy-in from key allies.
- 0081
Severe winter storm disrupts daily life across U.S., forcing closures and travel chaos
A sprawling winter storm stretched from the South to the Northeast on January 26, 2026, shutting schools, knocking out power and snarling travel. Officials urged residents to stay off roads as snow, ice and bitter cold created hazardous conditions in many states.
- 0082
Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks were constructive, with another round eyed for Feb. 1
Ukraine’s president said trilateral discussions involving Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. representatives ended constructively and could resume soon. The talks addressed potential parameters for ending the war, including ideas around ceasefire timing and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- 0083
Bondi faces backlash after pressing Minnesota for voter-roll access amid immigration enforcement clash
Attorney General Pam Bondi drew sharp criticism after requesting Minnesota’s voter rolls and other sensitive data while federal immigration enforcement escalated in the state. State officials and legal experts questioned the legality and motives of the demand.
- 0084
Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fixes after January update triggers crashes and boot errors
Reports of Windows 11 crashes and serious boot issues pushed Microsoft to ship out-of-band and emergency updates in January. The episode highlights the tension between rapid security patching and reliability for enterprise fleets.
