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Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to a dietary supplement powder sold online. Consumers are advised not to use the product, to clean surfaces it may have touched, and to seek care if symptoms develop.
Europe has escalated its scrutiny of generative AI on major platforms by opening a formal case against X over Grok’s alleged creation of nonconsensual sexual deepfakes. The move puts the Digital Services Act’s risk-mitigation rules at the center of the debate over how quickly platforms must prevent AI-fueled abuse.
Georgia lawmakers are weighing a proposed moratorium on new data centers—key infrastructure for the AI boom—as public concern grows about electricity demand, water use, tax breaks and consumer costs. The proposal would pause projects through March 2027 while rules are developed, highlighting a widening political fight over how states should regulate the fast-growing data center industry.
International health authorities plan an April review to determine whether the United States has lost measles elimination status, after a prolonged outbreak that began in West Texas and spread across multiple states. Experts say the outcome hinges on whether uninterrupted transmission has lasted at least 12 months, but warn the larger issue is declining vaccination coverage and weakened public health capacity.
The White House sought to separate President Donald Trump from inflammatory rhetoric used by some administration officials after a Border Patrol officer fatally shot Minneapolis protester and ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during demonstrations tied to the federal immigration crackdown. The incident intensified calls for transparency and investigations, while also widening political fault lines over immigration enforcement, civil rights, and federal authority.
Venezuela released more than 100 prisoners, including many detained for political reasons, as the country remains in upheaval after a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife and brought them to New York to face trial. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has vowed further releases while denouncing outside interference, deepening regional tensions and raising questions about Venezuela’s governance and stability.
The threat of a partial federal government shutdown increased as Senate Democrats signaled they could block funding tied to the Department of Homeland Security. The standoff comes alongside heightened political tensions over immigration enforcement and federal policing, with Minneapolis unrest and broader security debates shaping what could be a pivotal week in Washington.
The Trump administration, via the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program, is investing $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to support a Texas mine and an Oklahoma magnet manufacturing facility. The deal includes proposed federal funding and a loan, with the government receiving shares and warrants. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and strengthen high-tech and defense supply chains.
Seattle’s 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship clinched a Super Bowl LX berth and set up a headline rematch with New England. Quarterback Sam Darnold led the Seahawks through a high-scoring, back-and-forth game, and the victory positions Seattle to chase a second title while the Patriots return to the sport’s biggest stage.
Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update has caused stability problems for some users, including app crashes and reports of devices failing to boot with an UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME error. The company has issued out-of-band updates while investigating root causes, leaving IT teams balancing urgent security patching with the risk of downtime.
The Trump administration is taking a minority stake in USA Rare Earth through a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity package aimed at expanding U.S. rare earth mining and magnet manufacturing. The deal highlights Washington’s increasingly hands-on approach to securing critical minerals supply chains that are seen as strategically important for defense, electronics and energy technologies.
Many Americans reach for bottled water to avoid contaminants like lead or PFAS, but experts say plastic bottles can significantly increase exposure to microplastics—especially when bottles are heated during storage or transport. The safest choice often depends on local water conditions, but filtration and simple handling changes can reduce risks either way.