KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — A partial federal government shutdown that began over the weekend is expected to continue into early next week as House Republicans and Democrats clash over a federal funding package and sweeping immigration enforcement operations, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday. Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said a first test of his … Read more
KEY POINTS Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather icon, emerged from his burrow Monday morning and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter, according to the century old tradition observed each Groundhog Day. The event drew crowds and national media attention, even as meteorologists caution that Phil’s predictions have limited reliability. The annual Groundhog … Read more
KEY POINTS Major corporations across technology, media, finance and manufacturing are reshaping strategies in early 2026 as profit pressures, artificial intelligence investment and geopolitical friction redefine growth, according to company disclosures and interviews. From Walt Disney Co.’s surging streaming profits to Oracle Corp.’s plan to raise up to $50 billion, the global corporate shake up … Read more
KEY POINTS A Noah Kahan documentary chronicling the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter’s ascent after his multi platinum album Stick Season is set to premiere globally on Netflix later this year. Offering an inside look at his touring, creative process and the lead-up to his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, due April 24. The Noah Kahan … Read more
KEY POINTS Olivia Dean won best new artist at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, capping a night defined by first time winners, genre spanning performances and pointed remarks on immigration as the Recording Academy honored music released over the past year at Crypto.com Arena. The 68th Grammy Awards unfolded as … Read more
KEY POINTS DENVER — On Sunday afternoon, tens of thousands of residents across the southeast Denver metro area experienced widespread power outages, officials said. Xcel Energy confirmed that multiple substations were involved, making the disruption one of the largest in recent local history. The outage, first reported around 1:00 p.m, affected homes, businesses, and critical … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for two years starting in July to undergo extensive renovations. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, citing input from advisors and experts, amid a wave of recent cancellations from leading performers. The president … Read more
KEY POINTS LOS ANGELES — Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg officially joined the elite EGOT club on Sunday, Feb. 1, after winning his first Grammy for producing Music by John Williams, completing the rare sweep of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. The Grammy, awarded during the non televised portion of the 2026 ceremony, recognized the … Read more
KEY POINTS The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator, bringing a familiar NFC West figure back into the division after his recent firing in Atlanta, according to multiple league reports Saturday. The decision positions San Francisco to lean on Morris’ experience as the franchise retools … Read more
KEY POINTS The Arizona Cardinals plan to hire Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach, according to multiple reports Sunday, ending a four week search as the franchise turns again to a young offensive minded leader to reshape its direction. The move places LaFleur, a respected play designer with nearly … Read more
