RFK-backed infant vaccine study in Africa to proceed despite backlash, U.S. says - The Washington Post
U.S. funding for a study on the timing of hepatitis B vaccine doses in infants in Guinea-Bissau has sparked confusion and ethics concerns.
Trump announces he will sue JPMorgan ‘over the next two weeks’ for allegedly ‘DEBANKING’ him - Politico
The president also ruled out the bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, as a possible pick for Fed chair.
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement - AP News
The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement. The deal inked on Saturday caps more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the f…
Abigail Spanberger to be sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor - The Washington Post
Democratic former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s 75th governor, pledging a centrist agenda in a divided era.
Dodgers Likely To Keep Teoscar Hernandez - MLB Trade Rumors
Despite some trade buzz earlier this winter, the outfielder is probably staying put. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on the Dodgers' outfield.
Jorge Masvidal addresses Conor McGregor rumors, only coming back for UFC White House fight - MMA Fighting
Jorge Masvidal wants in on the UFC White House event.
Trump to POLITICO: ‘It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran’ - Politico
Trump, after being read a series of hostile X posts from Iran’s Supreme Leader, said the Ayatollah is guilty of “the complete destruction of his country.”
My Body Is Being Battered and Broken by an Unlikely Tormentor: Books. - Slate
Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.
Iran's supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protests - BBC
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
Matt Brown argues Gable Steveson talented enough to beat Tom Aspinall right now: ‘I’d pick him to beat the champion today’ - MMA Fighting
Gable Steveson is expected to eventually join the UFC roster but right now he’s just 2-0 in his MMA career.
WA sees measles outbreak for first time in years - The Seattle Times
Snohomish County’s health officer said he "firmly believes" there are other measles infections in the state that public health teams have not yet found.
LeAnn Rimes Throws It Back To 2016 On Instagram & Leaves Gen X Gasping For Air, Chili Bowl Drama & MEAT! - OutKick
Plus: What's up with so many cars with headlights and taillights burnt out?
Uganda election result: Yoweri Museveni beats Bobi Wine to win a seventh term - BBC
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term - AP News
President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away. Some are kicking around. These include a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar and the U.S. ann…
Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016 - CNN
Celebrities and laypeople are sharing fond memories from 2016, the era of face “baking” and #ImWithHer, when some of the biggest national dramas pitted Kim Kardashian against Taylor Swift.
A head-on car crash sidelined a young mom. A rare transplant was the only option to get her life back. - CBS News
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Bills need their healthy receivers to step up at Denver - NBC Sports
In their wild-card win over the Jaguars, the Bills lost a pair of receivers to torn ACLs: Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers.
From ‘A+’ grade to ‘we can’t stand this much longer,’ Georgia voters take stock of Trump’s first year back in office - CNN
Franz Rowland has heard President Donald Trump endlessly brag about a roaring economy, but he’s seen few signs of it from his cotton farm here in southern Georgia.
How Ukrainians Are Protecting Their Homes Against Russia’s Winter Offensive - Kyiv Post
Kyiv faces up to 20 hours without electricity each day after relentless Russian strikes, yet residents are finding creative ways to cope with the blackout.
Minnesota officials ask protesters to stay peaceful ahead of weekend demonstrations in the state - CBS News
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.