Latest reporting from the Latest desk, in reverse chronological order.
International health authorities are expected to review whether the United States still meets the definition of measles elimination after a year of linked outbreaks. Experts say the milestone is largely symbolic, but the continued spread reflects weakened vaccination coverage and public health capacity.
The CDC announced changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule on January 5, 2026, shifting several vaccines into high-risk or shared decision-making categories while keeping coverage requirements; medical groups have sharply criticized the move.
Seattle and Los Angeles meet at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026, in a winner-take-all NFC Championship Game, capping a season series marked by turnovers, comebacks, and narrow margins.
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Investors head into the week focused on the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of 2026 and major earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple, looking for signals on inflation, rates, and AI-driven spending.
A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman frames 2026 as a high-stakes year, as OpenAI pursues massive infrastructure buildouts and broader commercialization under increasing competitive and regulatory pressure.
A fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis has intensified national anger over federal immigration enforcement and triggered protests in multiple cities, with Senate Democrats warning they may block DHS funding without changes.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a White House screening of a documentary focused on her perspective, as backlash grew over a federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis and rising protests nationwide.
Iran’s near-total internet shutdown, imposed amid ongoing unrest, has continued through late January, cutting off much of the country from outside communications and complicating reporting and organizing.
Samsung said it plans to sharply increase the number of smartphones it ships with Google Gemini-backed AI features in 2026. The move highlights how phone makers are turning AI assistants into default capabilities, raising questions about on-device privacy, battery impact and competitive dynamics.
State and local health departments were jolted after the federal government paused a large public health infrastructure grant and then reversed course. Officials said the episode disrupted planning and underscored how quickly administrative decisions can cascade into operational risk for disease response and emergency preparedness.
A fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics. Democrats signaled they may try to use funding leverage to force changes, while the administration defended the agent and framed the incident as a security matter.
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos meet in the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The game is set for an afternoon kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High, with the winner advancing to the Super Bowl.