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Lead: On Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed roughly 500 points, reversing losses tied to earlier Greenland-related volatility after a two-day rally that buoyed U.S. markets. Investors cited a combination of geopolitical developments from the World Economic Forum in Davos, mixed but manageable economic data and several corporate updates that shifted … Read more

SpaceX has reportedly selected four banks to advise on a planned initial public offering, the Financial Times reported. The step, if confirmed, would mark a clear advance in preparations for what many expect to be one of the largest technology or aerospace listings in recent years. The move was reported by the FT after conversations … Read more

Lead The Academy announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, with the ceremony set for March 15. Leading the field is Sinners with a record 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another follows with 13 nods. Major acting contenders include Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio; Timothée Chalamet is … Read more

Lead New analysis through 2023 shows colorectal cancer has become the top cause of cancer death for Americans under 50, reversing decades of overall declines in young-adult cancer mortality. The study, published in JAMA and led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, finds deaths from colon and rectal cancers in the under-50 group rose … Read more

Lead Cook County will be under an Extreme Cold Warning beginning at 3 a.m. and continuing until noon on Friday as a deep Arctic air mass moves into the Chicago area. Forecasts call for daytime temperatures that remain dangerously low, with morning readings near -7°F and wind chills plunging toward -30°F to -40°F. Officials warn … Read more

Jan. 21, 2026 — President Donald Trump said he had reached a framework agreement with NATO leadership on Greenland and the wider Arctic, and publicly withdrew threats of new tariffs and the use of force to secure American control of the territory. The announcement came hours after Mr. Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in … Read more

Lead The 98th Academy Awards nominations, announced this morning, delivered a string of unexpected omissions and upsets that reshaped the early awards season narrative. High-profile names tied to the musical Wicked — including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — were excluded from acting and song categories, while films once considered underdogs secured major attention. Paul … Read more

General Motors confirmed on Thursday that it will onshore production of its next-generation Buick compact SUV to the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, beginning in 2028. The move affects the model GM has produced in China for U.S. buyers since 2017 and is aimed at supplying the domestic market; China production may continue … Read more

Lead In March, video evidence that Norwegian team officials had altered the crotch area of two ski jumping suits at the world championships triggered a discipline crisis that reverberated through the sport ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The tampering led to bans for three staff members, short suspensions for the affected athletes, and a … Read more

Lead The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move would place Robinson on Todd Bowles’s staff ahead of the next NFL season. Robinson spent the past two seasons as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator and previously served as … Read more

Lead On Jan. 22, 2026, reporting on wealthy family offices shows a growing trend: ultra‑rich families are hiring millennial and Gen‑Z heirs into their private investment firms as a pathway to experience and succession. Recruitments often coincide with family offices expanding into alternatives and startup deals, creating more roles for younger relatives. But compensation is … Read more

Lead CNBC has learned that Spirit Airlines is in discussions with alternative investment firm Castlelake over a potential takeover as the discount carrier seeks a route out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Spirit filed for Chapter 11 last August for the second time in a year, and the talks come after a mid-December amendment that provided … Read more

Lead: On January 22, 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Bloomberg in Davos that he did not raise Greenland’s sovereignty with former President Donald Trump. The conversation at the World Economic Forum focused on Arctic security in a “practical sense,” Rutte said, and aimed at preventing Russia and China from gaining access to the … Read more

Lead: A Winter Storm Watch takes effect for the entire Piedmont Triad beginning Saturday at 1 p.m. and remains in force through 1 p.m. Monday. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday and plans to speak at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters say precipitation will likely begin as snow in higher … Read more

Procter & Gamble reported fiscal second-quarter results on Jan. 22, 2026, delivering adjusted earnings per share above analyst expectations while flagging softer consumer demand in key categories. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.88 versus the $1.86 consensus, but revenue missed slightly at $22.21 billion compared with $22.28 billion expected. The company said restructuring charges prompted … Read more