Latest reporting from the Latest desk, in reverse chronological order.
Ben Shelton came from a set down to beat Casper Ruud, while Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner advanced on Day 9 of the Australian Open, setting up a quarterfinal slate led by top seeds.
Nvidia shares edged higher as markets looked to upcoming earnings from major tech firms for signs of continued AI infrastructure spending, while reports pointed to new China demand and shifting policy constraints.
U.S. regulators are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to a greens supplement powder sold online, with dozens of reported illnesses and a voluntary recall in progress.
A sprawling winter system swept from the South into the Northeast, triggering hazardous travel, widespread school closures, and major disruptions to air traffic as officials warned conditions could remain dangerous through the day.
After a second fatal confrontation tied to federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, President Trump suggested the administration is reviewing tactics and hinted agents could leave the city, as protests and political pressure grow.
The American Academy of Pediatrics published its 2026 immunization schedule, maintaining broad routine vaccine recommendations even as the CDC’s updated schedule reduced some universal recommendations, renewing debate over guidance and public confidence.
The U.S. named a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring a mix of veteran medalists and rising talents as the Games approach in early February.
Ethiopia says it has ended its first Marburg outbreak after completing the required period without new confirmed infections, marking a milestone after a deadly episode that included infections among health workers.
Nvidia is reported to have invested $2 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave, a move that underscores how chipmakers and specialized cloud firms are racing to secure power, land, and infrastructure for the next phase of AI growth.
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U.S. markets entered a high-stakes week with attention on major tech results and the Federal Reserve, while investors weighed tariff threats, geopolitical uncertainty, and widespread weather-driven travel disruptions.
British police say 86 people were arrested after a protest supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike escalated when demonstrators entered the grounds of Wormwood Scrubs prison in west London.
Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl with a 31–27 win over the Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Sam Darnold’s 346 yards and three touchdown passes as the Seahawks closed the game with a late defensive stand.