Brent crude rises above $90 after U.S. strike near Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil prices climbed above $90 per barrel on 31 August after the U.S. military targeted Iranian rocket launchers preparing to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tinubu reports attacks in South Africa to African Union
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, requesting that the issue be placed on the agenda of the bloc’s January 2027 summit.
NHL night recap: Dahlin’s hat trick powers Sabres, Sharks and Kraken cruise, and multiple games go beyond regulation
A busy NHL slate around January 28 featured high-scoring performances, overtime drama, and several decisive individual efforts. Highlights included Buffalo’s offensive outburst against Toronto, strong wins for San Jose and Seattle, and multiple games requiring overtime or a shootout to decide the result.
Myanmar’s final election phase cements junta-backed control as critics call vote neither free nor fair
Myanmar has completed the final phase of a three-stage election process that virtually guarantees the military and its allies a parliamentary majority. With seats reserved for the armed forces and voting restricted in areas affected by civil war, opposition groups and international critics say the election is designed to legitimize junta rule rather than restore democratic governance.
NFL hiring cycle accelerates as Browns name Todd Monken head coach and Jets pick Brian Duker as defensive coordinator
The 2026 NFL hiring cycle continued to move quickly on January 28, with multiple coaching and front-office decisions tracked across the league. Among the latest moves: Cleveland hired Todd Monken as its head coach, while the New York Jets hired Brian Duker as defensive coordinator.
Stocks hover near highs as investors wait for Fed signals and a new wave of heavyweight earnings
Markets entered January 28 with investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s next signal, the outlook for inflation and jobs, and the impact of AI spending on corporate profits. With equities near record territory, traders weighed whether strong tech earnings and softer-rate expectations can keep the rally intact, even as restructuring and layoffs remain a reality for large employers.
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Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China gain momentum after Beijing clears initial orders
Nvidia moved closer to restarting significant China-bound shipments after reports said Chinese authorities cleared major tech firms to place orders for the company’s H200 AI chips. The news highlights how fast the AI hardware market is evolving under tight export controls and shifting regulatory signals on both sides of the Pacific.
Markets eye Fed decision as Big Tech earnings loom and Amazon plans another major round of cuts
U.S. stock futures were higher on January 28, 2026 as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and comments from Chair Jerome Powell, while Tesla, Microsoft and Meta prepared to report results after the bell. Gold pushed to fresh highs, bitcoin steadied near $90,000, and headlines also included Amazon’s plan to eliminate about 16,000 jobs and renewed focus on Nvidia’s chip sales into China.
South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 789 cases, raising concerns about U.S. elimination status
Health officials say South Carolina’s measles outbreak has grown to 789 confirmed cases since September, surpassing last year’s large Texas outbreak and becoming the biggest in the U.S. since measles was declared eliminated. The surge, centered in Spartanburg County, has led to quarantines and heightened concern among public health experts about continued transmission.
CMS names 15 drugs for next Medicare price talks, including Botox and Trulicity; negotiated prices set for 2028
CMS selected 15 high-cost drugs for the third cycle of Medicare price negotiations, including Botox and the diabetes drug Trulicity, with talks occurring in 2026 and new prices scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028.
FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County election office seeking 2020 records
Federal investigators served a search warrant at Fulton County’s election hub in Georgia, seeking a set of records tied to the 2020 vote as county officials tried to determine the scope and target of the inquiry.
Markets end mixed as investors await Fed decision and Big Tech earnings
U.S. stocks finished mixed Tuesday with attention on an upcoming Federal Reserve policy statement and fresh results from major technology companies, while quarterly earnings reports continued to move individual names.