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Forecasters Warn of a ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Storm From Texas to the Carolinas
A significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation will affect all of North and Central Texas from Friday afternoon/evening through the upcoming weekend. Impacts to travel and infrastructure are expected across all of North and Central Texas due to a combination of freezing rain/ice as well as sleet and snow, while temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the entirety of North and Central Texas starting Friday afternoon and continuing through late Saturday night. Plan ahead for travel impacts and power outages, and monitor forecasts in the coming days for up-to-date information.
The US is on the Verge of Losing Its Measles Elimination Status
International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it. The evaluation comes a year after the West Texas measles outbreak began. Scientists are investigating whether multiple U.S. outbreaks are linked. But regardless of the U.S. elimination status, doctors and scientists say the country has a measles problem. At the April meeting, international health officials also would review Mexico’s measles-free status. Its measles outbreak is connected to last year’s Texas outbreak.
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Trump’s Threats Over Greenland Draw Warnings and Profanities at Global Forum
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — European leaders and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have expressed strong concerns at the World Economic Forum over the Greenland crisis and global trade issues. On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned against a “new colonial approach” that could harm international collaboration. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized proposed U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining alliances. In a blunt statement, Newsom urged leaders to stand firm against U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions, calling for more decisive diplomacy. The forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlighted tensions between the U.S. and Europe over trade and territorial sovereignty.
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Netflix Intensifies Bid for Warner Bros Making Its $72 Billion Offer All Cash
Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal. This move aims to win over Warner’s shareholders for a $72 billion merger and counter a bid from Paramount. On Tuesday, Netflix and Warner announced a revised transaction to simplify the structure and speed up a shareholder vote. The all-cash offer is valued at $27.75 per Warner share. Warner’s leadership supports the merger with Netflix. Meanwhile, Paramount has made a $77.9 billion offer and plans a proxy fight. The sale could face antitrust scrutiny and political influence.
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Warren Buffett’s Successor Eyes Selling Off Berkshire Hathaway’s 325 Million Kraft Heinz Shares
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month. Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name brand food giant that Buffett helped create back in 2015. Buffett and the Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital orchestrated the merger of Kraft and Heinz back then because they already owned Heinz and believed in the power of their brands. Now Greg Abel may be plotting a different course. CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert wonders if this could be just the beginning of a comprehensive review of Berkshire’s holdings that could lead to additional sales.
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Netflix Delivers Solid 4th Quarter, but Stock Sinks Amid Worries About Slowing Subscriber Growth
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ fabled movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video streaming line-up. The fourth-quarter results announced Tuesday eclipsed the projections of stock market analyst, but Netflix’s report also noted that video service with more than 325 million worldwide subscribers. That figure implied a subscriber gain of 23 million from 2024, a dramatic slowdown from the previous two years. Netflix’s stock price sank nearly 5% in extended trading, deepening the shares’ slump since last month’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Fed Chair Powell to Attend Supreme Court Argument on Cook Case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair. The high court is considering whether President Donald Trump can fire Cook, an unprecedented attempt by the White House to remove an official appointed by former President Joe Biden. Powell plans to attend the Wednesday session, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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IRS Head Announces a Shake-Up on the Eve of the 2026 Tax Season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the IRS is announcing a shake-up he says will improve taxpayer service and modernize the agency. In a letter to employees viewed by The Associated Press on Tuesday, IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano said he is naming Gary Shapley, a whistleblower in the Hunter Biden tax investigations, as deputy chief of the agency’s Criminal Investigation division. The IRS is facing major tax law changes this year, like the “no tax on tips” provision. It also has a smaller workforce because of mass layoffs early last year.
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Confidence growing…A Possible Winter Storm this Weekend.
Confidence is increasing regarding the potential for a significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation from Friday into the upcoming weekend. Monitor the forecast closely over the next several days as we fine-tune the details and start thinking about how you can Protect the 4 P’s: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants.
Tesla Granted More Time in US Investigation Into Its Self-Driving Tech
Federal auto safety regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws while operating in what the electric automaker calls “full self-driving” mode. Tesla now has until Feb. 23 to answer the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration’s request for information. The original deadline was Jan. 19, 2025. The preliminary investigation of Tesla’s full-self driving feature was opened in early October of last year after the NHTSA said it had collected dozens of reports of the cars running red lights or driving on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.
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