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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84; he had been one of the witnesses to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968 and spoke about that day on its 50th anniversary.

Texas has moved from a gubernatorial working group to legislation and state funding while hosting multiple small modular reactor projects backed by federal and private support. Several demonstration projects and regulatory milestones are scheduled in the coming years, even as costs, licensing and long-term waste storage remain unresolved.

Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in data centers and aims to generate 5 gigawatts from renewable energy by 2035.

NBC released a promo for the 2026 Winter Olympics in which Taylor Swift introduces U.S. figure skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, with Swift's new single "Opalite" as the soundtrack; the trio, nicknamed "The Blade Angels," are set to compete on Tuesday.

Greece is advancing plans for a second floating FSRU, named FSRU Thrace, at Alexandroupolis and is promoting a Vertical Corridor to route LNG into central and eastern Europe as Brussels debates financing for gas infrastructure.

Britain’s largest banks are developing DeliveryCo, a proposed rival to Visa and Mastercard, after reported concerns about possible U.S. interference with global payment systems.

Don Huffines and his family say they will convert Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch into a Christian retreat and renamed it San Rafael Ranch; they also say they will cooperate with any law enforcement investigations, while New Mexico lawmakers have launched a separate inquiry.

People in China marked the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and festivities as the Year of the Horse began; the CCTV Spring Festival gala featured humanoid robots in a martial arts performance.

Police identified the shooter at a Rhode Island high school hockey game as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, who also uses the alias Roberta Esposito, and officials reported two people were killed and three others were critically injured.

Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 244, which lawmakers had passed to restrict restroom use and gender markers for transgender people; supporters in the legislature say they may seek an override.

Several people were shot during a youth boys hockey game at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Owners of a million-square-foot warehouse near Hutchins, Texas, said they will not sell or lease the building to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The statement follows reports that the site was listed among locations considered for possible conversion into large detention facilities.

Silver Dollar City announced that the Thunderation roller coaster will close at the end of the 2026 season, with the final day of operation set for Jan. 2, 2027.

A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to restore slavery-related exhibits at the President's House Site to their condition on Jan. 21 and to keep the items secure; the ruling grants a preliminary injunction that remains in effect until the court issues another order.

This year’s tax refunds are expected to be about $300 to $1,000 higher for many Americans, and experts outline three primary uses: placing funds in high-yield savings or CDs, paying down consumer debt, or applying refunds toward mortgage principal.

Senators are urging the Social Security Administration to revisit retroactive lump-sum payments after the Social Security Fairness Act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset; some beneficiaries received six months of retroactive payments instead of a full year.

Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500, and Michael Jordan appeared in Victory Lane as a high-profile co-owner after a recent settlement with NASCAR.

Steady rain fell across the Triad after January ranked among the driest on record, and farmers said the moisture helps replenish subsoil while livestock care had been strained by the drought.

Police say Michael Phillips was arrested after a reported stabbing at a Coatesville apartment; the 3-month-old infant was flown to a hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition.

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi that draws global tech leaders and researchers, and the government is using the event to spotlight national digital infrastructure and new locally developed AI models.

The SALT deduction cap increased from $10,000 to $40,000 under the Working Families Tax Cut enacted in July 2025, and several new deductions will be reported on IRS Schedule 1-A, including a qualified tips deduction capped at $2,500.

Anthony Kim shot a final-round 9-under 63 to win the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament, finishing 23-under and three shots ahead of Jon Rahm; it is his first professional win in nearly 16 years, reported as 5,795 days since his last victory.

Executives interviewed at Davos said their main concerns are finding meaningful growth, navigating political and trade uncertainty under the current administration, and managing the risks and workforce effects of artificial intelligence.

A 73-year-old woman in rural Texas says she has about $39,440 in credit-card debt across 19 cards and that high interest rates prevent her from retiring.

Illinois' House Revenue and Finance Committee will hold a Thursday hearing on a megaproject bill tied to the Bears' Arlington Heights stadium; the measure would let projects worth at least $500 million negotiate tax payments with local taxing districts.

A TikTok trend called Chinamaxxing has popularized Chinese wellness and lifestyle habits in the West, drawing attention from Chinese media and officials.

U.S. cattle herds are at a 75-year low and farmers report rising operating costs and softer local sales; the administration has moved to expand some beef imports to help cool ground beef prices.

The IRS warned of a likely surge in call center demand around Presidents Day and said Presidents Day week is historically one of the busiest of the filing season. The agency pointed people to online tools on the Let Us Help You page on IRS.gov and described features of Individual Online Accounts and other self‑service resources.

Polymarket opened a temporary free grocery store in Greenwich Village and has relaunched a U.S. beta after acquiring QCEX and receiving federal regulatory approval; the company and rival Kalshi face state legal challenges over whether event contracts amount to gambling.

Two U.S. officials told Reuters the military is preparing for possible sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Trump orders an attack, and U.S. officials said the Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier and more forces to the Middle East.