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Ben Shelton recovered from a first-set deficit to beat Casper Ruud and book a quarterfinal clash with Jannik Sinner, while Iga Swiatek overwhelmed Maddison Inglis to reach the last eight. The day reinforced the dominance of top seeds and set up marquee matchups as the tournament moves deeper into its final week.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a statewide moratorium on new data centers as public concern grows over electricity demand, water use, and tax incentives tied to AI-era infrastructure. The proposal reflects a broader trend of states grappling with how to regulate data center expansion while balancing economic development and consumer costs.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, maintaining broad routine recommendations even as the CDC’s updated schedule reduces universal vaccine guidance. Pediatric leaders argue the AAP schedule reflects decades of evidence and better fits U.S. public health realities.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire after sending Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz a letter seeking access to state voter-roll data and public-assistance records, while also pressing Minnesota to drop sanctuary policies and expand cooperation with immigration enforcement. Minnesota officials say the request is coercive and unlawful, and the state’s secretary of state has rejected it.
India is celebrating Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. Events include a major parade in New Delhi showcasing military contingents and cultural performances, along with public guidance on entry rules and transport to the central route.
U.S. markets ended Friday’s session with the Dow lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, as investors digested mixed quarterly earnings results. Despite the split finish, major indexes posted weekly declines while volatility ticked up and trading volume remained elevated.
Intel unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026, calling them the first compute platform built on Intel 18A. The company says the chips will power more than 200 PC designs and deliver major gains in performance, graphics, and battery life, with systems starting January 27.
New England advanced to Super Bowl LX with a 10-7 win over Denver in brutal, snowy conditions. Rookie head coach Mike Vrabel and second-year quarterback Drake Maye guided the Patriots through a low-scoring AFC title game, sending the franchise back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019.
President Donald Trump publicly framed a proposed White House ballroom as irreversible, citing ordered materials and ongoing work, while Justice Department lawyers argued in court that the project remains subject to review and could be modified. A preservation group’s lawsuit seeks to halt construction pending required approvals.
Protests and a broad strike continued in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during demonstrations against the administration’s immigration crackdown. Video and witness accounts disputed agents’ initial claims, while the incident fueled demands for investigations and operational changes.
A year after a West Texas outbreak began, the Pan American Health Organization is expected to assess in April 2026 whether measles has spread continuously in the U.S. long enough to lose its elimination designation. Scientists are working to determine if outbreaks in multiple states are linked amid declining vaccination rates.
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. As of Jan. 14, 2026, 45 illnesses across 21 states were reported, including 12 hospitalizations, and the company initiated a voluntary recall.