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Money
See allWalmart Joins $1 Trillion Market Cap Club Amid E-Commerce Growth
Walmart's market capitalization has surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the retail giant. This...
Sandisk Shares Surge on Strong AI-Driven Demand and Upbeat Q3 Forecast
Sandisk Corporation's stock experienced a significant surge of 14.7% following the announcement of a robust third-quarter revenue forecast. This...
Markets Bet on Whether the Government Will Be Shut Down on January 31
Prediction markets are currently indicating a 37% chance of a U.S. government shutdown on January 31, 2026. This reflects investor concerns over...
Career & Work
See allProvidence Swedish Rehabilitation Contract Vote Scheduled!
A tentative agreement has been reached between Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital and UFCW 3000, covering wage increases, health benefits,...
January 2026 Saw Millions of American Workers Start the Year with Higher Wages
In January 2026, over eight million American workers experienced wage increases as 19 states implemented higher minimum wages. Notably, Washington...
Employers Share New Hiring Outlook for 2026 in Latest WGU Workforce Decoded Report
Western Governors University (WGU) has released its latest Workforce Decoded Report, highlighting a significant shift in hiring practices for...
Health & Wellness
See allBoston Scientific Completes $600M Acquisition of Nalu Medical to Enhance Neuromodulation Portfolio
Boston Scientific has finalized the acquisition of Nalu Medical for $600 million, integrating Nalu's miniaturized, battery-free implantable pulse...
When Health Insurance Costs More Than the Mortgage
Middle-income families across the United States are facing significant financial strain as health insurance premiums surpass mortgage payments....
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Named One of Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals in the Nation
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 5% of U.S....
Social Issues & Justice
See allLDF Commemorates 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Amid U.S. Democracy Crisis
On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) reflects on the law's historic significance and the ongoing...
Federal Judge Denies Request to Block Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
A federal judge in Minnesota has denied a request by state officials to temporarily halt the deployment of 3,000 federal immigration agents under...
More Than 300 Anti-ICE Protests Held Across the Country
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people participated in more than 300 anti-ICE protests across the United States, expressing opposition to...
Science & Innovation
See allNASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Mission to Space Station
NASA has contracted Axiom Space for a fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for no earlier than...
Oracle's $50B Cloud Expansion Signals AI Infrastructure Boom
Oracle Corporation has announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026 to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This...
February 2026: A Banner Month for Space Exploration with Historic Launches on the Horizon
February 2026 is poised to be a landmark month in space exploration, featuring multiple significant launches. NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled...
Politics
See allFederal Judge Denies Request to Block Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota officials' request to temporarily halt the deployment of 3,000 federal immigration agents,...
House Speaker Johnson Faces Challenges Amid Partial Government Shutdown and ICE Debate
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to pass a federal funding package to end the partial government shutdown, while navigating intense debates...
Democrat Temporarily Flips Deep-Red Texas Senate District in Low-Turnout Special Election
In a significant political shift, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election in Texas's 9th Senate District, a traditionally Republican...
Entertainment & Culture
See allKendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-Z as Most Awarded Rapper in Grammy History
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar made history by becoming the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. He...
Bad Bunny Makes History as First Spanish-Language Artist to Win Album of the Year at 68th Grammy Awards
At the 68th Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first Spanish-language artist to win...
68th Annual Grammy Awards Celebrate Music's Biggest Night
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time, took place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los...
Industry
See allUS Tariff Extensions Impact Global Supply Chains
On January 3, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to continue investigations into imports of chromium trioxide from...
U.S. Department of Transportation Reports Progress in Strengthening Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced significant advancements in bolstering the nation's supply chain resilience. A key...
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Rises in January Amid Growing Demand
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index indicates a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing activity in January 2026, driven by increased demand and...
Sports & Gaming
See allEA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 Simulation Predicts Seattle Seahawks to Win Super Bowl LX
EA SPORTS' Madden NFL 26 simulation forecasts the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 23-20 in Super Bowl LX. The simulation...
Lightning Rally from 4 Down for 1st Time in History, Defeat Bruins in Shootout in Stadium Series
In a historic NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a four-goal deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins...
AGA Projects Record $1.76 Billion in Super Bowl LX Bets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) forecasts that Americans will legally wager a record $1.76 billion on Super Bowl LX, marking a nearly 27%...
Travel
See allSeattle-Tacoma International Airport Completes $546 Million Terminal Upgrade
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has completed a $546 million upgrade to its passenger terminal. The project includes the installation...
Second Measles Case Lands at LAX
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has confirmed a second measles case involving a traveler who was infectious while...
Tech
See allOracle Plans Massive $50 Billion Debt-and-Equity Raise
Oracle Corporation has announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet the...
Oracle Launches Life Sciences AI Data Platform to Accelerate Drug Development
Oracle has unveiled the Life Sciences AI Data Platform, a generative AI-driven solution designed to accelerate drug development and clinical...
Apple Acquires Audio AI Startup Q.ai for $2 Billion in Major AI Push
Apple has acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai for approximately $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition after Beats Electronics in...
Lifestyle
See allActress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
Renowned actress Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her roles in "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "Schitt's Creek," passed away on January 30, 2026,...
Actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress renowned for her roles in "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek," passed away at her Los...
Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over Hollywood sign lingerie promo
Actress Sydney Sweeney is facing criticism after sharing a video of herself draping bras over the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles as part of a...
World
See allMassive Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Across the U.S.
A severe winter storm has left over 1 million people without power, primarily in Texas, Louisiana, the Mississippi Delta, and the southern Ohio...
U.S. immigration agents kill citizen in Minneapolis
On January 24, 2026, a U.S. citizen was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. The Department...
Trump Meets Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize award when she met with him at the...
Climate & Environment
See allMajor winter storm threatens wide swath of the U.S.
Forecasters say a powerful winter storm is set to spread heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold from the Plains into the Midwest, South, and Northeast...
A Winter Storm Brings the Pressure
Winter storm Fern is expected to hammer large parts of the United States this weekend, bringing widespread snow and ice. Forecasts said the system...
National Weather Service warned of a major winter storm Friday stretching from Texas to the Carolinas.
National Weather Service warned of a major winter storm Friday stretching from Texas to the Carolinas; officials cautioned about hazardous driving...
Research & Analysis
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Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Well-being, Study Shows
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Economic Inequality Linked to Lower Voter Turnout Globally, Study Finds
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Political Donations Strongly Influence Legislative Decisions, Study Finds
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Venezuela to continue cooperation with Russia in all areas — ambassador
"No foreign government can run Venezuela," Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said
New START’s expiration could heighten global risks, Kremlin spokesman warns
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it would negatively affect "global security and strategic stability"
Kremlin confirms 2nd round of Abu Dhabi talks set for February 4 and 5
Dmitry Peskov said the same working group on security issues will participate in the talks
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