Spurs players track NFL conference championships as Super Bowl LX approaches
With the Super Bowl set for February 8, several San Antonio Spurs players and staff have personal rooting interests in Sunday’s NFL conference championship matchups.
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Pediatric groups sue over scaled-back childhood vaccine recommendations backed by RFK Jr.
A coalition led by the American Academy of Pediatrics is suing over changes to U.S. childhood vaccine guidance that removed universal recommendations for several shots, arguing the shift endangers public health and bypassed standard processes.
Flights and services disrupted as a severe North American winter storm expands across regions
A fast-growing winter storm is disrupting travel and threatening outages across wide stretches of North America. Authorities have issued extensive winter warnings and advisories, with airlines canceling thousands of flights as ice, sleet, and heavy snow spread across key corridors.
FTC says it will appeal court ruling that dismissed its antitrust case against Meta
The Federal Trade Commission says it will appeal a court decision that rejected its effort to break up Meta, arguing the company maintained monopoly power by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta says the ruling correctly reflected the competitive market.
Broncos host Patriots in AFC Championship as Denver seeks Super Bowl berth at Mile High
The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Denver earned the top seed and home field, and the winner advances to Super Bowl LX.
Budget office projects Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 while longer-term yields edge higher
New projections from the Congressional Budget Office anticipate the Federal Reserve will cut short-term rates in 2026, while the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield gradually rises, a mix that could keep borrowing costs elevated for mortgages even as policy rates move down.
Federal officer kills Minneapolis man during immigration crackdown; protests grow and Guard mobilized
A federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation, triggering clashes between protesters and federal officers and prompting Gov. Tim Walz to mobilize the Minnesota National Guard to assist local police.
Major winter storm spreads ice, snow and outages risk as millions face travel disruptions
A sprawling winter storm is pushing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Plains and South toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, forcing widespread warnings and prompting officials to urge people to stay off roads. Utilities are bracing for outages as ice builds on trees and power lines, while airlines report thousands of canceled flights.
Outrage grows after second fatal shooting by federal agents in weeks, sparking protests and a funding fight
A second fatal shooting by federal agents in roughly three weeks is fueling nationwide anger, renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement, and fresh pressure in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Patriots return to the AFC Championship Game to face the top-seeded Broncos
New England is set for an AFC title matchup in Denver, with broadcast and streaming details in place for one of the NFL season’s biggest games.
Congress moves toward a $1.2 trillion funding package to avert a shutdown as DHS/ICE debate intensifies
Lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan plan to avoid a shutdown ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline, but Homeland Security funding faces heightened scrutiny amid controversy surrounding federal enforcement actions.
Markets slide after tariff threats, highlighting trade-risk jitters across U.S. equities
A sharp drop in U.S. stocks underscores how quickly trade and tariff threats can rattle markets, with investors reacting to renewed uncertainty around policy and global relationships.