Latest reporting from the Latest desk, in reverse chronological order.
Protests intensified after Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents—an episode that has become a flashpoint in the widening backlash to immigration enforcement tactics. At the same time, a sprawling winter storm system pushed across large parts of the country, disrupting travel and daily life.
A U.N. Security Council-backed ‘Board of Peace’ meant to oversee a Gaza ceasefire has struggled to gain broader buy-in as U.S. pressure on Greenland and tariff threats deepen tensions with Europe. Diplomats warn that the same tactics that produced short-term leverage may erode long-term cooperation.
Investor attention is shifting toward memory and storage makers as AI data centers strain supply and push up prices, lifting shares across a previously cyclical corner of the semiconductor market.
Washington’s budget battle sharpened after a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with Democrats warning they could block funding if homeland security dollars are not tied to stronger oversight and restrictions.
CDC’s latest update says 416 measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. in 2026 so far, with most linked to outbreaks that started in 2025 and cases spread across multiple jurisdictions.
A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked a rapid wave of protests and intensified scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, after circulating video appeared to undermine officials’ initial claims about an immediate threat.
The U.S. government is set to inject $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth for an equity stake and loans, aiming to expand domestic rare earth and magnet production and reduce reliance on foreign supply.
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos meet in the AFC Championship on Sunday afternoon in Denver, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl LX.
Ukraine and Russia are preparing another round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, after discussions described as constructive but overshadowed by continued Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
U.S. health officials have characterized the 2025–26 influenza season as moderately severe, with millions of illnesses estimated so far. Public health experts point to holiday travel, vaccination gaps and misinformation as contributors as activity remains elevated.
Samsung used its CES 2026 showcase to emphasize an ‘AI Living’ strategy—an ecosystem approach where on-device and connected intelligence is embedded across products. The company framed AI as a unifying layer for experiences spanning mobile, home and other consumer devices.
Beyond the weather hazards, Winter Storm Fern is delivering a broad economic hit: power failures, travel interruptions and emergency measures are slowing business activity and raising costs for utilities, airlines and local governments.