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The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 campaign by routing Paraguay 6–0 in a friendly in Carson, California. A debut goal, a second-half surge and standout performances from emerging attackers offered an early snapshot of the squad’s direction this year.
A sprawling winter storm swept from the southern Rockies to New England, triggering widespread flight cancellations, dangerous ice, heavy snow and extensive power outages. Airlines issued waivers as airports struggled, while emergency declarations and federal response teams were activated in multiple states.
Investors are heading into a high-stakes week of major corporate earnings while tracking a new tariff threat and renewed concerns about a potential U.S. government shutdown tied to a fight over Homeland Security funding.
The U.S. women opened their 2026 schedule with a lopsided friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California, featuring goals from a mix of newcomers and established stars and a notable captaincy moment for Trinity Rodman.
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos ended after days of debate about growth, innovation, and how governments and companies should cooperate in a more contested world, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
State and local health departments reported confusion after an abrupt pause of a multibillion-dollar CDC public-health infrastructure grant was announced and then reversed, complicating planning for preparedness and routine public-health operations.
At CES in Las Vegas, AMD CEO Lisa Su highlighted new AI processors aimed at data centers and enterprise deployments, as the company positions its hardware and software stack to compete more directly in the booming AI market.
A major winter storm pushing snow, sleet and ice across a huge swath of the United States is triggering widespread power outages and snarling travel, forcing cancellations and emergency preparations as the system moves east.
A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis has intensified protests and deepened a political battle in Washington, with Democrats warning of consequences for Homeland Security funding as the administration defends the operation.
A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, sleet, and freezing rain across large swaths of the United States, knocking out power, snarling highways, and grounding thousands of flights as emergency declarations expanded.
A U.S. military operation in early January led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, triggering immediate geopolitical shockwaves and raising questions about what comes next for Venezuela and the region.
A fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis ignited protests and sharpened a political battle in Washington over accountability, evidence access, and whether Congress should restrict or block funding tied to homeland security operations.