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U.S. stock futures hovered near flat early Monday as investors prepared for a heavy week of big-tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision, while a major winter storm snarled travel and fresh trade threats boosted demand for safe havens like gold.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and allied groups back a 2026 immunization schedule that recommends protection against more diseases than the CDC’s recently revised routine schedule.
Wall Street finished a mixed session after a wave of corporate updates, with the Dow down and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, while earnings surprises moved individual names.
After the killing of Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation, criticism is widening beyond Democrats, with some Republicans and allied groups calling for a full investigation and accountability.
Apple is expected to announce a Siri upgrade in late February that leverages Google’s Gemini models, a step seen as a bridge to a larger overhaul planned for later this year.
A busy Monday schedule includes Australian Open matches, NBA and NHL games, and marquee men’s college basketball pairings such as Louisville–Duke and Arizona–BYU.
India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi highlight military and cultural pageantry, tight security, and a diplomatic signal as two top EU leaders attend as chief guests.
A new week opens with the Trump administration under pressure over the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, lingering impacts from a sprawling winter storm, and a Super Bowl LX matchup now locked in.
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative and expand federal support for quantum research, workforce development, and real-world applications, including potential new roles for NASA and new quantum centers.
Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after meeting the 42-day requirement without new confirmed cases, in a response supported by the World Health Organization and national health agencies.
Ethiopia says its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak has ended after meeting the standard 42-day monitoring period with no new confirmed infections, following a response supported by the World Health Organization.
A major winter storm has snarled air travel and daily life across large parts of the United States, driving tens of thousands of flight cancellations and delays from the weekend into Monday as airlines and airports work to recover.