
Scientists discover new clue linking obesity to dementia risk - The Washington Post
European researchers trace a path that shows how high blood pressure caused by excess weight could be the link to certain cognitive brain disease.

ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judge’s warrant, legal group says - The Washington Post
The memo, seen by The Washington Post, was included in a disclosure to U.S. senators by Whistleblower Aid, a legal group representing two government employees.

A vaccine trial is called 'unethical' and a 'unique' opportunity. Is it on or off? - NPR
The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate.

Harry Styles Announces 2026 Tour Dates, Including 30 Nights in New York City - Variety
Harry Styles has announced dates for his hotly anticipated tour in support of his forthcoming fourth solo album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.'

Claude Code is suddenly everywhere inside Microsoft - The Verge
Microsoft is increasingly adopting Claude Code, despite selling its own GitHub Copilot AI tool. Microsoft’s developers are now testing out both to compare them.
PFT’s 2025 NFL Conference Championship picks: Florio vs. Simms - NBC Sports
And then there were four.

Fewer young adults are dying from the leading causes of cancer death — except colorectal cancer - CNN
The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from 1990 through 2023, more than 1.2 million people died of cancer in the United States before age 50, and the death rate fell by 44% duri…

Live: Watch The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Here - Pure Xbox
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Here's How Much Traders Expect Intel Stock to Move After Earnings Today - Investopedia
Intel is due to report earnings after the closing bell today, with traders expecting a big swing in the chipmaker's stock following the results.

Lonely Trump Humiliated as Major Allies Refuse to Be Bullied - The Daily Beast
The president’s return to Davos was an undeniable flop.
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, testing global order - The Washington Post
Invitations to join the board have prompted a wide range of responses, from eager assent to hedging, wait-and-see statements from bewildered world leaders.

Zelensky at Davos: Trump has exposed Europe's weakness - Axios
"Until America pressured Europe, most countries weren't budging."

ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo) - Space
A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.

Chicago weather forecast: Extreme Cold Warning Friday for Cook County, IL as dangerous polar plunge nears - abc7chicago.com
Metra will operate a reduced schedule on all its lines Friday.

GM to move production of China-built Buick SUV to U.S. plant - CNBC
General Motors plans to move production of a Buick compact SUV from China to the U.S. for domestic sales, the company confirmed Thursday.

Emma Stone Just Broke Oscar Nominations Records With Her ‘Bugonia’ Nods - hollywoodreporter.com
Stone was nominated in the best actress and best picture categories, the latter for her producer role on the film.
ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old - The Washington Post
Columbia Heights Public Schools district officials accused ICE officers of using the 5-year-old “as bait.” A 10-year-old and her mother were also detained.