Trump sends border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota after fatal immigration shootings

KEY POINTS  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Jan. 26 he is sending White House border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee immigration enforcement operations following the fatal shooting of US citizen Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, a move that intensifies a growing standoff between federal and state officials. The … Read more

Bluesky Down: Global Users Report Widespread Connection Failures and App Crashes

KEY POINTS  ​NEW YORK — The social media platform Bluesky experienced a significant service disruption Monday, leaving thousands of users unable to access their feeds or log into the network.  The bluesky down reports began surging in the early hours of Jan. 26, 2026, primarily affecting mobile application users across North America, Europe, and parts … Read more

Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave to Boost AI Data Center Capacity

KEY POINTS  NEW YORK — Shares of CoreWeave Inc. rose sharply in premarket trading Monday after Nvidia Corp. announced a $2 billion investment in the cloud infrastructure provider, purchasing Class A stock at $87.20 per share.  The move aims to expand CoreWeave’s ability to deliver high-capacity AI computing facilities, with a target of five gigawatts … Read more

Nashville winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power as extreme cold grips city

KEY POINTS  A powerful winter storm system swept across Nashville over the weekend, coating roads with snow and ice, knocking out electricity for as many as 250,000 households and forcing widespread shutdowns as officials warned that dangerously cold temperatures could prolong disruptions for days. The storm’s impact extended well beyond initial snowfall totals, which came … Read more

Gold prices cross $5,100 for first time as geopolitical tensions fuel safe haven demand

KEY POINTS  Gold prices surged past $5,100 an ounce for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors worldwide sought safety amid escalating geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and currency volatility ahead of key central bank decisions. The latest jump in gold prices underscores the metal’s renewed role as a global hedge against … Read more

Patrick Dempsey Headlines Fox Crime Drama ‘Memory of a Killer’ Exploring Early Onset Alzheimer’s

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — Patrick Dempsey, widely recognized for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, stars in Memory of a Killer, a new crime thriller airing on Fox.  The series premiered in a two night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 25, immediately following the NFC Championship Game, and moves to its regular … Read more

Private Jet Crashes During Takeoff at Bangor, Maine Amid Winter Storm

Bombardier Challenger 650 jet wreckage on snow-covered Bangor International Airport runway with emergency responders and flashing lights amid heavy snowfall.

KEY POINTS  BANGOR, Maine — A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet carrying eight people crashed Sunday evening while attempting to take off from Bangor International Airport, authorities said.  The incident occurred as Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow and low visibility to the region. The crash underscores the risks private aviation faces during severe winter … Read more

Patriots Reach Super Bowl LX After 10-7 AFC Title Win Over Broncos in Denver Snow

KEY POINTS  DENVER — The New England Patriots advanced to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, defeating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game as quarterback Drake Maye’s poise and a dominant defense prevailed in freezing, snowy conditions at Empower Field at Mile High. The Patriots Super Bowl LX journey was sealed by resilience … Read more

William Shatner fronts Kellogg’s Raisin Bran in Super Bowl marketing push

KEY POINTS  William Shatner has joined a Kellogg’s Raisin Bran marketing campaign tied to the Super Bowl, using staged paparazzi style moments to promote the cereal ahead of one of television’s largest advertising events, the company confirmed this week. The William Shatner Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Super Bowl campaign places the ninety four year old actor … Read more

Nathaniel Rateliff Performs National Anthem at Broncos vs Patriots AFC Championship

KEY POINTS  DENVER — Singer songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, known as the frontman of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, performed the US national anthem prior to the Denver Broncos’ AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.  The pregame performance, held Jan. 25, 2026, marked Rateliff’s return to … Read more