KEY POINTS MINNEAPOLIS — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for encouraging what she called “hysteria” against ICE and Border Patrol agents, linking their statements to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday. Leavitt’s remarks came during a press briefing Monday, following President Donald … Read more
KEY POINTS Interim Superintendent Shawn Joseph on Tuesday outlined the financial status and future plans of Prince George’s County Public Schools. Warning that the system faces a structural deficit unless county leaders approve an additional $50 million in funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Joseph delivered his State of the Schools address at Suitland High … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
