Friday, February 20th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Another winter storm could hit the Northeast this weekend (WEATHER CHANNEL)
Investigation of deadly California avalanche to review whether criminal negligence played a role (AP)
Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide (CNN)
Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill (NPR)
Trump calls for release of classified files on aliens & UFO (MO NEWS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest over Epstein ties (NPR)
Five NATO allies agree to produce low-cost drones (POLITICO)
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say (NPR)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
U.S. economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4% (CNN)
Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network (CNBC)
NASA targets March 6 for launch of long-awaited Artemis II moon mission (CBS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Eric Dane, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” star, dies at age 53 after ALS diagnosis (MO NEWS)
Tributes pour in for actor Dane (NBC)
Illinois lawmakers push back on Chicago Bears’ Indiana stadium plan (AXIOS)
James Cameron contends Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. would be ‘disastrous’ in letter to lawmaker (VARIETY)
U.S. skier Alex Ferreira wins gold medal in men’s free ski halfpipe to end Olympic career (FOX NEWS)
Thursday, February 19th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Poop in the Potomac: White House, Maryland governor spar over historic sewage spill (MO NEWS)
Giant banner of Trump hung at Justice Department HQ (MO NEWS)
Trump administration broadens ICE powers to detain refugees (THE HILL)
Trump calls his Board of Peace ‘most prestigious ever’ despite key allies declining to join (MO NEWS)
Arts Commission approves Trump ballroom plans, despite public comments that were “overwhelmingly in opposition” (CBS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN says (BBC)
Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024 (AP)
More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says (GUARDIAN)
Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist (POLITICO)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales (CNN)
OpenAI and Anthropic’s rivalry on display as CEOs avoid holding hands at AI summit (CNBC)
NASA rehearses moon launch again after repairing its rocket (NBC)
Playing Tetris reduces intrusive trauma memories, research finds (EURO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Ski Mountaineering makes Winter Olympics debut, crowns 1st winners (TODAY)
‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer debuts: Buzz Lightyear and a balding Woody reunite to rescue kids from electronics (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu, and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017 (GUARDIAN)
Tuesday, February 17th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say (FOX 10)
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post (CBS)
Democrats send Trump DHS funding counteroffer as agency shutdown grinds on (CNBC)
Two dead after parent opens fire at son’s Rhode Island hockey game (MO NEWS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran says “clearer path ahead” to nuclear deal with U.S. after talks in Geneva under shadow of Trump’s threats (CBS)
U.S. plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s opposition (PBS)
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’ (GUARDIAN)
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors (AP)
Peru’s President José Jerí ousted, marking eighth change in leader in less than a decade (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Netflix grants Warner Bros. Discovery 7-day waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount Skydance (CNBC)
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties (CNN)
Ford’s new electric truck was inspired by F1, LEGO (NEWSWEEK)
CFTC chief sides with prediction markets over state regulators in a legal battle with big implications (NBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after brawl during Mardi Gras (NBC)
Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then loses control of emotions (AP)
The U.S. women’s hockey team is dominating the Olympics, will play for gold against Canada on Thursday (NPR)
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News (GUARDIAN)
Monday, February 16th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown (AP)
Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall (FOX)
Lawmakers want to let Congress block Trump pardons (AXIOS)
California bracing for potential flooding, feet of snow (WEATHER)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of U.S. talks (THE HILL)
Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild (PBS)
U.S. and Hungary sign nuclear cooperation deal as Trump deepens ties with controversial leader Viktor Orbán (CBS)
Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance’s AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement (AP)
Ex-NPR host sues Google, claims it used his voice for AI (THE WRAP)
SpaceX rocket dazzles over Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day (NBC)
A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination (SCIENCE DAILY)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Actor Robert Duvall of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ dies at 95 (MO NEWS)
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut (NBC)
Team USA women’s hockey shuts out Sweden, moves to gold medal game at Winter Olympics (FOX)
Top plastic surgeon fuels ‘Penisgate,’ says he injected ski jumper last month (USA TODAY)
Israeli co-creator of ‘Tehran’ found dead in Greece during filming of new season (MO NEWS)
Friday, February 13th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump administration reapproves weedkiller linked to crop damage and health concerns (MO NEWS)
Judge dismisses charges against men accused of assaulting ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting case (AP)
North Carolina teen who killed brother and 4 neighbors in 2022 attack sentenced to life without parole (NBC)
Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Gulf amid Iran threats (AXIOS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Dubai’s DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emerge (CNBC)
Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in first election since Gen Z uprising, son of former ruler set to become prime minister (CNN)
German Chancellor Merz says US leadership ‘lost,’ calls for repair of relations (THE HILL)
Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
S&P 500 bounces after light inflation data, but still heads for weekly loss: Live updates (CNBC)
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash (AP)
Wendy’s will continue closing hundreds of stores through mid-2026 (CNN)
Musk labels Anthropic as ‘misanthropic and evil’ (THE HILL)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
James Van Der Beek’s $2 Million GoFundMe support has been ‘a light’ for his family and friends (PEOPLE)
Ukrainian skeleton athlete’s DQ appeal denied by CAS (ESPN)
‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood (GUARDIAN)
NBA fines multiple teams for sitting healthy players (NBC)
Thursday, February 12th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump moves to repeal landmark climate policy, says Americans will have more $ for healthcare (MO NEWS)
Black gloves found in search for Nancy Guthrie, sources close to the investigation say (CBS)
US Navy ships collide during refueling, 2 personnel injured (THE HILL)
Trump says all Democratic governors except Wes Moore and Jared Polis are invited to White House gathering (NBC)
‘It’s astounding’: NTSB chair chides FAA, Pentagon after El Paso chaos (POLITICO)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israeli PM Netanyahu skeptical about Trump’s talks with Iran, but says ‘good deal’ possible (THE HILL)
Russia says it has blocked WhatsApp amid wider clampdown on social media (CNN)
Polls open for Bangladesh’s first election since the Gen Z uprising that ousted prime minister (NBC)
Spy agency says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is close to be North Korea’s future leader (NPR)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Home sales plunge despite affordability improving (AXIOS)
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media (AP)
FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot (NBC)
Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break (CNBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to judging controversy following silver medal (NBC)
USA’s Jessie Diggins collapses in pain after winning bronze at Winter Olympics: “I was skiing out of my body” (CBS)
HGTV cancels Nicole Curtis’ ‘Rehab Addict’ after star was caught using racial slur on set (FOX)
Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure (AP)
Wednesday, February 11th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say (AP)
White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House (POLITICO)
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump’s election bill, with a warning to her party (NBC)
Trump tells Netanyahu that Iran nuclear talks will continue (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home (AP)
Father of U.S.-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law (NPR)
UK to join NATO’s US arms-buying scheme for Ukraine (POLITICO EU)
Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows (FOX)
U.S. debt forecast to hit $64T in a decade as Trump policies widen deficit (POLITICO)
Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says ‘challenges are fixable’ (CNBC)
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday, February 10th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
‘Stop acting like the gestapo’: ICE chief, lawmakers clash in hearing (MO NEWS)
Justice Department moves to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal case (NBC)
Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed (THE HILL)
Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge, demands compensation (MO NEWS)
Republican Sen Susan Collins says she’s running for re-election (FOX)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks (CNN)
Drought leaves people hungry in Kenya as their livestock die (AP)
Five missing workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico (CBS)
Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure (CNBC)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Paramount sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery bid, but stops short of raising its per-share value (CNBC)
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone (AP)
Spotify adds record 38 million monthly active users in fourth quarter (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users (TECHCRUNCH)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Olympic skier Hunter Hess responds to Trump slamming him for having ‘mixed feelings’ about representing the U.S. (VARIETY)
US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issue with a Canadian music artist at the Olympics (AP)
Kid Rock explains “lip sync” Super Bowl performance, admits “it did not line up” (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Philippe Gaulier, clown guru and mentor to theatre and comedy greats, dies aged 82 (GUARDIAN)
Monday, February 9th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to testify without Trump pardon (MO NEWS)
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign over latest Epstein revelations (POLITICO)
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump’s 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows (CBS)
San Francisco teachers begin first strike in nearly 50 years (KSBW) NYC nurses reach tentative agreements with some hospitals to end strike (ABC)
U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
As Epstein-linked appointment sparks backlash, UK PM Starmer faces party revolt amid resignation calls (FOX)
Japan’s conservative PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory (CNN)
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison (CNBC)
A record 13 people died in Italian mountains over last week, including 10 in avalanches, as Winter Olympics start (CBS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat versions of Wegovy drugs (CNBC)
Starbucks rolls out broad menu reset as it pivots to growth (AXIOS)
Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO (ABC)
Lawyers set to argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kenneth Walker III becomes 1st running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years (AP)
Logan Paul calls out brother Jake Paul for saying Bad Bunny is a ‘fake American citizen’ (NBC)
Skiers back Vonn’s call to race at Olympics, even after crash (ESPN)
2026 Winter Olympics committee looking into medals breaking and “taking the issue seriously” (CBS)
Friday, February 6th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Neighbor spotted mysterious white van before Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished from home (FOX)
Trump unveils TrumpRx website he says will help Americans buy lower-priced prescription drugs (ABC)
3 killed, 6 injured after elderly driver crashes into Westwood grocery store in Los Angeles (KTLA)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran refuses to end nuclear enrichment in talks with U.S. (WSJ)
U.S. and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks (AP)
Top Russian general shot in Moscow; Kremlin blames Ukraine (CNN)
Famine spreads to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur region, hunger experts warn as war rages on (NBC NEWS)
Trump endorses Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Sunday’s general election (JAPAN TIMES)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Uber found liable for sexual assault in first of thousands of similar lawsuits (THE VERGE)
TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission (GUARDIAN)
Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food (AP)
Scientists threw a tea party for apes and discovered they can use their imagination and play pretend (EURO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Previews show this year’s Super Bowl commercials are playing it safe (NPR)
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on four counts of sexual contact with a child (AP)
Proposed California bill targets bots, limits profits on ticket resales (ABC)
Empress’s crown dropped by thieves in Louvre heist to be fully restored (FRANCE 24)
Thursday, February 5th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in immigration enforcement (NPR)
Trump’s deportation push is scrambling New York’s suburban politics (POLITICO)
Treasury secretary testimony descends into insults & shouting matches (MO NEWS)
Texas A&M professor files lawsuit after firing over gender identity lesson (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Ukraine’s president says 55,000 troops killed so far, as negotiators talk peace (NBC)
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US on crimes against humanity charges (AP)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize two foreign-crewed oil tankers in Gulf (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
Northern Morocco floods force evacuation of 50,000 people (FRANCE24)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Novo Nordisk says it will take legal action after Hims & Hers reveals $49 copy of Wegovy pill (CNBC)
Pizza Hut to close around 250 locations nationwide (FOX NEWS)
Spotify is partnering with Bookshop.org to sell physical books (THE VERGE)
Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak (GUARDIAN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Super Bowl advertisers spending less on star talent as AI use surges (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Michelle Obama documentary rises 13,000% in views as Melania film opens (GUARDIAN)
U.K. production cost more than $9 Billion in 2025 thanks to films like ‘Wuthering Heights,’ the Beatles movies (VARIETY)
Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad (FOX)
Wednesday, February 4th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Ryan Routh, attempted Trump assassin, sentenced to life in prison (MO NEWS)
Trump doubles down on calls for GOP to ‘nationalize’ voting as congressional leaders balk (FOX)
Trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume in UAE after major energy attack (ABC)
Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases (CNN)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Spain looks to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe (CNBC)
Israel targets Hamas commander who invaded Nir Oz on Oct. 7 in Gaza strike that kills 24 (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar (AP)
Collision between Greek coastguard patrol and boat carrying migrants kills 14 (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Bezos orders deep job cuts at ‘Washington Post’ (NPR)
Gold and silver extend rebound but concerns over volatility linger (CNBC)
Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations (TECHCRUNCH)
New Mexico officials warn against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria (CBS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show (PEOPLE)
Amazon pulls ‘Melania’ from movie theater due to people writing jokes on its marquee (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in blockbuster deal (CBS)
IOC says open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperature (AP)
Tuesday, February 3rd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump calls Epstein Files a “waste of time,” urges DOJ to move on after document dump (MO NEWS)
Jill Biden’s ex-husband arrested, charged with killing second wife (MO NEWS)
Trump calls for $1B from Harvard after Times reports his administration was backing away from cash demand (THE HILL)
Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone approaching US aircraft carrier (ABC)
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks (AP)
French headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit (GUARDIAN)
Australian teen hailed hero after he swam hours to shore to get help for mother and siblings swept out to sea (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger (CNN)
Humans are infiltrating Moltbook: the new social network for AI bots (THE VERGE)
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos faces Senate hearing over massive $72B Warner Bros takeover deal (FOX)
PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay’s, Cheetos by as much as 15% after customer complaints (NPR)
NASA delays Artemis II moon mission after critical test raises issues (SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kid Rock headlining Turning Point USA alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show (NBC)
First mainly AI-generated Super Bowl ad premieres (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Patriots owner Robert Kraft not voted for Hall of Fame Class of ‘26 (ESPN)
Trump clarifies planned Kennedy Center renovation won’t be a full tear-down (POLITICO)
Noem responds to Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish bashing ICE at Grammys: ‘I wish they knew’ (FOX)
Chuck Negron, who sang ‘Joy to the World’ and other hits, dies at 83 (AP)
Monday, February 2nd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
GOP faces divide on ICE reforms (THE HILL) Speaker Johnson ‘confident’ government shutdown will end by Tuesday (CNBC)
Jobs report postponed due to government shutdown (CBS)
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks planned for Friday amid military buildup (AXIOS)
Northern Arizona University student dies after fraternity rush event; 3 charged with hazing (CBS)
Trump says Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations (NBC)
Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and father arrive in Minneapolis after release from detention center (ABC)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Key Gaza border crossing reopens, a step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire (NBC)
Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on new charges before start of rape trial (GUARDIAN)
Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow (ABC)
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41 (NPR)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump pushes for $12B minerals stockpile, called Project Vault (THE HILL)
Stocks, gold and silver steady following wild swings overnight (AP)
AI moves into rodeo arenas, the last major U.S. sport untouched by analytics (AXIOS)
Devon, Coterra merge to create U.S. shale giant in $58 billion deal (CNBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, January 30th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Anti-ICE protests being held across US as organizers urge national strike (GUARDIAN)
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty after two federal charges dismissed (MO NEWS)
Senators look to resolve government funding holdup ahead of midnight deadline (CNN)
Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks (FOX)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure (AP)
South Africa tells Israel’s ambassador to leave (DW)
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil (CBS)
World Food Program terminates all staff contracts in rebel-held Yemen, UN says (EURO NEWS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve (CNN)
Apple tops Q1 earnings estimates on record-breaking iPhone sales (YAHOO FINANCE)
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site (AP)
Why health authorities say not to panic about the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India (MO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye misses practice with illness, Vrabel says (ESPN)
Ariana Grande playfully responds to Photoshop fail that gave her six fingers (E!)
Amazon blocks mainstream press from watching ‘Melania’ documentary at Kennedy Center (VARIETY)
U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after terrifying crash puts Olympic comeback in jeopardy (FOX)
Thursday, January 29th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown (THE HILL)
Trump moves to reopen Venezuelan airspace as US seeks reset with acting government (FOX)
Severe cold persists as forecasters track another potential East Coast storm (CBS)
Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 20 years for murder of Sonya Massey (NBC)
NYPD opens hate crime investigation after car rams into Chabad headquarters building (CNN)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
IDF believes 70,000 Gazans killed in war, as claimed by Hamas; civilian-combatant ratio unclear (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
No survivors found after Colombian plane crashes with 15 people on board, including lawmaker (CNN)
Russia strikes passenger train in Ukraine, killing five (EURO NEWS)
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations (AP)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Tesla profit plunges as sales fall and AI expenses pile up (AXIOS)
Layoffs are piling up in major corporations, heightening worker anxiety (AP)
Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease, according to new study (CNN)
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say (BBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Philadelphia, Clueless, and The Karate Kid among new films added to the National Film Registry (NPR)
Odessa A’zion drops out of Latina role in A24’s Deep Cuts following backlash (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
Kid Rock slams ticketing industry for unfair practices during senate testimony (VARIETY)
Patrick Reed to return to PGA Tour from LIV Golf in late ‘26 (ESPN)
Tuesday, January 27th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Alex Pretti broke rib in previous confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say (CNN)
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process (AP)
Families of two men killed in Trump’s military boat strikes sue US government (GUARDIAN)
U.S. population growth sputters as immigration stalls (AXIOS)
More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages (ABC)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
India and the EU announce a free trade deal affecting up to 2 billion people (AP)
Mexico investigates deadly attack after soccer match as Sheinbaum faces pressure to curb crime (CNN)
NATO chief warns Europe can’t defend itself without US as tensions rise over Greenland (FOX)
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50° C (122° F) (ABC)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
“Doomsday Clock” moves to 85 seconds to midnight, closest point to catastrophe since its debut (CBS)
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25% (BBC)
Amazon closing Fresh and Go stores as it expands Whole Foods (AXIOS)
Airports across Asia reintroduce COVID-esque health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India (INDEPENDENT)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ICE role at the Winter Olympics prompts fury in Italy (NBC)
Composer Philip Glass withdraws premiere from Kennedy Center (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Top children’s book recognition is awarded to ‘All the Blues in the Sky’ (NPR)
Actress Sydney Sweeney could face legal trouble after draping Hollywood Sign with bras (ABC)
Neil Young gives Greenland free access to his catalogue for 1 year (CBC)
Monday, January 26th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
More than half of House Democrats back impeachment push against DHS chief Kristi Noem (FOX)
Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding after Minneapolis shooting (CBS)
7 dead, 1 survivor after business jet crashes during takeoff in Maine (NBC)
A man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting US Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza (MO NEWS)
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico, killing 11 and wounding 12 (NBC)
Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing (BBC)
Lightning strike at Brasilia rally injures 89 Bolsonaro supporters (EURO NEWS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Meta, TikTok and YouTube heading to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims (CNN)
USA Rare Earth shares jump 20% as Commerce Department takes equity stake (CNBC)
Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds (ABC)
TikTok attributes recent glitches to a power outage at a U.S. data center (TECH CRUNCH)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Patriots, Seahawks players talk path to Super Bowl (ABC) while Trump says he will not attend event (FOX)
Alex Honnold reveals he was paid ‘embarrassing amount’ from Netflix after successfully climbing Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes (NY POST)
Chris Pratt’s ‘Mercy’ topples ‘Avatar’’s weeks-long reign at meager end-of-January U.S. box office (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY)
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel series ‘The Testaments’ sets Hulu release date (VARIETY)
Friday, January 23rd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Winter storm live updates: More than half of the U.S. braces for hazardous ice, heavy snow and brutal cold (NBC)
House Dems help GOP pass bills to fund ICE, avert shutdown (AXIOS)
Mass anti-immigration enforcement protests planned in Minnesota (THE HILL)
Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader (FOX)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Death toll in Iranian protests crackdown tops 5,000, activists say (NBC) as Trump warns U.S. ‘armada’ heading to Iran (MO NEWS)
Canada’s PM Mark Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech (AP)
France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker (BBC)
UN expert urges world to reject Myanmar ‘sham’ election (AFP)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
TikTok distances from U.S. entity, distances itself from China (MO NEWS)
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S. (CNBC)
U.S. measles cases surpass 400 with infections in 14 states: CDC (ABC)
New research says more planets are deemed hospitable for aliens than originally thought (INDEPENDENT)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
FCC targets TV talk shows amid Trump’s battles with Kimmel, others (USA TODAY)
Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody (GUARDIAN)
Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral (AP)
Director James Cameron leaves America and moves to New Zealand (VARIETY)
Thursday, January 22nd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
5-year-old preschooler detained by ICE as Minnesota schools sound alarm (MO NEWS)
Jack Smith testifies evidence showed Trump crimes in 2020 election effort (GUARDIAN)
Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over anti-ICE protest in Minnesota church (CBS)
U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says (AXIOS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Greenland PM on U.S. deal: “I don’t know what’s concrete” (MO NEWS)
Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart (BBC)
Mexican authorities arrest alleged crime figure ‘El Botox’ in killing of lime growers’ leader (AP)
Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News (CBS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over alleged ‘debanking’ (NBC)
Elon Musk, a fierce Davos critic, tells World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber humans (CBS)
Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable (AP)
Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer for those under 50, in grim milestone (USA TODAY)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews, FCC says (NBC)
Harry Styles announces 2026 tour dates, Including 30 nights in New York City (VARIETY)
Patriots head to Denver with Super Bowl trip on the line (AXIOS)
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie head to 2026 Olympics as torchbearers (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)