Multiple U.S. cities reported water system problems, warnings and agreements this week. Cheboygan instructed residents on Jan. 26 to run a small steady stream to prevent frozen service lines; Payette issued a health advisory after tests found elevated manganese; Marlin reduced production and issued boil advisories following plant equipment failures...
Tucson, Arizona — Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and entered Monday's matchup at No. 13 BYU 20-0, having received all 60 first-place votes. Nebraska rose to a program-best No. 5 and carried a 24-game win streak dating to last season. In Provo, Arizona defeated...
Washington — D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, filed Federal Election Commission paperwork terminating her reelection campaign and announced Tuesday she will retire at the end of her term after serving in Congress since 1991. Norton’s office filed a termination report that showed minimal fundraising and no cash on hand;...
Madison, Wis. Republican Chris Madel ended his bid for Minnesota governor on Monday, saying a federal immigration operation in the Twin Cities has exceeded its focus and threatened civil liberties. Madel posted a video criticizing what he called "retribution" by Republicans after a federal enforcement action that fatally shot Alex...
United States — USA Rare Earth reached a non-binding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to access about $1.6 billion, combining a $277 million equity payment and a $1.3 billion CHIPS Act loan, and secured an additional $1.5 billion private PIPE commitment led by Inflection Point. The deals include...
Ohio forecasters predict frigid conditions and light snow across several counties this week. AccuWeather and local meteorologists report highs near 11–19°F with wind chills making it feel between −8°F and −4°F, overnight lows ranging from −8°F to 2°F, and wind speeds of about 12–21 mph. Agencies forecast intermittent flurries, accumulations...
United States. National gasoline averages rose about 7.5 cents this week to roughly $2.84 per gallon, GasBuddy data show, while diesel rose about 7.8 cents to $3.543 per gallon. Local markets varied: Peoria fell two cents to $2.83, Green Bay climbed 10.7 cents to $2.56, Michigan fell ten cents to...
Honolulu, Bank of Hawaii and several regional U.S. banks reported fourth-quarter 2025 results this week, showing increased net income, rising net interest income, and dividend declarations. Bank of Hawaii posted $55.67 million net income and declared a $0.70 quarterly dividend; Chemung Financial, Eagle Bancorp Montana, and Western New England Bancorp...
United States — National School Choice Week began Jan. 25 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026, with events in multiple states nationwide. State organizers hosted school fairs, rallies, open houses and information sessions to highlight K–12 options. Governors in Arizona, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, Nebraska and Ohio issued proclamations recognizing...
United States — Forecasters warned that an arctic cold front sweeping across multiple regions brought dangerously low temperatures and wind chills this week. National Weather Service offices issued Cold Weather Advisories, Freeze Warnings and an Extreme Cold Warning for affected areas from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest and Mountain...
