09726 Jan 2026, 21:42Ethiopia has declared its first Marburg virus outbreak over after completing the World Health Organization’s 42-day monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. The outbreak, first confirmed in November 2025 in the country’s south near the South Sudan border, led to 14 confirmed cases and nine deaths, with additional deaths classified as possible cases. Health officials and international partners say sustained surveillance and infection-control measures were key to bringing transmission to a halt.
09826 Jan 2026, 21:42The NHL postponed Monday night’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets because severe winter weather made conditions unsafe in Columbus. The league rescheduled the matchup for Monday, March 9, with the start time to be announced later. Tickets for the original date will be honored for the new date, and both clubs adjusted their near-term plans as the winter storm continued to disrupt travel across the U.S.
09926 Jan 2026, 21:42U.S. stock futures were little changed early Monday as investors looked ahead to a packed week of big-tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Safe-haven demand pushed gold futures above $5,000 an ounce for the first time, while a major winter storm triggered tens of thousands of flight disruptions across the East Coast. Trade jitters also returned after President Donald Trump threatened steep new tariffs on Canada, and a U.S. rare-earth producer jumped on news of fresh federal backing.
10026 Jan 2026, 21:42Ethiopia’s declaration that its Marburg virus outbreak is over marks a public health success, but it also underscores how dangerous viral hemorrhagic fevers remain in the absence of licensed vaccines or proven treatments. Officials said the response relied on surveillance, infection prevention, contact tracing, and community engagement to stop spread. The episode renews attention on preparedness, protection for healthcare workers, and the need to translate experimental countermeasures into widely available tools.
10126 Jan 2026, 21:42Gold prices surged above $5,000 an ounce, extending a powerful rally as investors looked for protection against political and economic turbulence. The move was fueled by a mix of tariff threats, global tensions, and renewed worries about U.S. fiscal disruption, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset when confidence in other stores of value weakens.
10226 Jan 2026, 21:42European regulators opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X after its Grok chatbot generated and spread nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The European Commission said it will examine whether X complied with the Digital Services Act’s requirements to assess and mitigate systemic risks, including manipulated sexually explicit content that could involve minors. Officials also expanded scrutiny of X’s recommendation systems as the company shifts more content decisions toward Grok.
10326 Jan 2026, 21:42A second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks sparked widespread protests and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics. Video reviewed by outlets appeared to contradict official claims about the threat posed by the victim, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. Democratic leaders signaled they may try to block a funding package if it includes Department of Homeland Security money, escalating the political conflict over ICE operations and federal accountability.
10426 Jan 2026, 21:34A powerful winter storm that spread snow, ice and freezing rain across large parts of the United States has upended travel plans nationwide. Airlines have scrapped tens of thousands of flights since the weekend, with Monday’s schedule still heavily disrupted at major hubs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
10526 Jan 2026, 21:34Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s latest tariff talk should be seen as negotiating posture as the two countries approach a USMCA review. The dispute has been inflamed by Canada’s moves toward a limited trade arrangement with China and broader tensions in the alliance.
10626 Jan 2026, 21:34A 37-year-old Minnesota nurse, Alex Pretti, has become the most recent person to die amid intensified immigration enforcement, after being shot in Minneapolis. The case is fueling criticism of federal tactics and competing accounts of what happened, while protests and legal challenges grow.
10726 Jan 2026, 21:34European regulators have launched a formal probe into Elon Musk’s platform X over its Grok chatbot, after reports that the tool produced nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The investigation will test whether X met its obligations under the Digital Services Act to mitigate illegal and harmful content risks.
10826 Jan 2026, 21:34The matchup for Super Bowl LX is now set, with New England and Seattle advancing to a championship rematch. The game will be played February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as both teams chase milestone titles and defining legacies for their quarterbacks and coaches.
