
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell - CNBC

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crash in final downhill before the Olympics - NBC News
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday and was left limping and keeping weight off her left knee — a troublesome development in the 41-year-old's spectacular skiing comeback.

The decline of the French bistro - BBC
In France, traditional restaurants are disappearing – the French blame high costs and the "Americanisation" of eating habits.

Microsoft is experimenting with a top menu bar for Windows 11 - The Verge
Microsoft is testing a new top menu bar for Windows 11. The PowerToys team want to build a dock that can provide access to tools and more.

Silver plummets 15%, gold falls 7% — dragging down miners and ETFs - CNBC
Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.
Target's new CEO is thrown into crisis mode on day one - Business Insider
Michael Fiddelke takes over the Target CEO job on Sunday. He must deal with declining sales and civil unrest in the retailer's hometown, Minneapolis.

Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump - Politico
Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath.

Horoscope for Friday, January 30, 2026 - chicago.suntimes.com

Flagg sets NBA single-game scoring record for teenager - theScore.com
Cooper Flagg had another signature performance Thursday, posting a career-high 49 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.The 19-year-old's 49-point outburst is the highest-scoring game by a teenager in league history.Flagg also …

'The Blind Side' Star Quinton Aaron Suffered Spinal Stroke - TMZ
"The Blind Side" star Quinton Aaron's family is revealing what led to his hospitalization ... they tell us he suffered a spinal stroke.

Can Silicon Valley make a governor? Matt Mahan is betting yes - Politico
For all the region’s financial and cultural heft, the bastion of Big Tech has been a cul-de-sac of political power in California.

What Kansas coach Bill Self said ahead of his team’s matchup against No. 13 BYU - deseret.com
No. 13 BYU’s visit to No. 14 Kansas will be the long-awaited showdown between star freshmen AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

‘Bridgerton’ Star Hannah Dodd On [SPOILER]'s Return In Season 4 Part 2 - Deadline
'Bridgerton' Season 4 star Hannah Dodd remarks on the return of [SPOILER] in Season 4 Part 1 and what that means for Part 2.

Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow' - Space
"It is amazing to see that we are gradually moving towards combining these breakthrough observations across multiple frequencies and completing the picture of the jet launching region."

Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests. - Live Science
An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.

Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week - BBC
Ukraine's Air Force said regions near the front line had been targeted by drones and a ballistic missile overnight.

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know - CNN
Adults — especially women — who stay up late have a worse cardiovascular health score and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan - NPR
Federal officials have a plan that could curb billions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans. But will they follow through on it?
Two New Pixel Buds 2a Colors Reportedly Leak Online - findarticles.com
Two fresh color options for Google’s budget earbuds appear to be on the way, with leaked renders pointing to a lighter gray tone and a vivid pink or red