This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. With each passing day of the World Economic Forum, my envy grows for those spending the week in Switzerland. Stock futures are higher this morning. The three major averages are coming off a positive session. Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:

The Nilgiris is synonymous with the Ooty apple. The fruit, known for its numerous health benefits, was introduced by the British who settled in the Nilgiris. Though suited to the climate of the Nilgiris, the cultivation of the fruit went through trials and tribulations. W. Francis, the British officer who authored the Gazette of the Nilgiris, says that English fruit trees were imported to the Nilgiris almost as soon as the first Europeans settled there.

WBSEDCL Admit Card 2026: West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has released the WBSEDCL Admit Card 2026 for the computer-based test on its official website, wbsedcl.in. Candidates registered for the recruitment of Junior Engineer and Assistant Manager posts can now download their hall tickets using their login credentials.The admit card functions as a mandatory document for participating in the examination.

A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Tree branches and power lines snapped under the weight of ice, and about a million homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity. The ice and snowfall were expected to continue into Monday in much of the country, followed by very low temperatures, which could cause “dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts” to linger for several days, the National Weather Service said.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! What does a penguin have to do with the Crusades, Joan of Arc, President Donald Trump, Alexander the Great, masculinity, Aragorn, Luke Skywalker, and the fight for Western Civilization itself? As of this week — quite a lot. On Friday, the White House posted an AI-generated photo of President Trump walking alongside a penguin holding an American flag, the pair marching toward mountains adorned with the Greenlandic flag.

Key Points Lucid's plant in Saudi Arabia will finally be ready to fully produce vehicles this year. Lucid investing in local manufacturing gives it a chance to succeed long-term. The development should deepen the connection between Lucid and its largest stakeholder. 10 stocks we like better than Lucid Group › While Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID) may have more in common with one another as…

Bill Self shared the keys to the Kansas Jayhawks' success in Manhattan this time around in the Sunflower Showdown against the Kansas State Wildcats with a 86-62 win. Source link

Naveen wearing his medals and holding the Indian flag Each time athlete and entrepreneur Percival Naveen Howie enters the field, he enters with a yearning to inspire his sons. So, when he picked up the shot put at the 2023 Asia Pacific Master’s meet in South Korea between May 12 and 20, he took with him his yearning, and the words of his father who wanted people to remember his son’s name.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Daredevil climber Alex Honnold took extreme travel to new heights on Saturday, Jan. 24, as he scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan with no ropes or protective equipment — conquering the building's most challenging element, the bamboo boxes.  The American's climb was broadcast live on Netflix with a 10-second delay on…

RBI Office Attendant recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened the registration window and the recruitment process of Office Attendant posts is currently underway. A total of 572 vacancies have been announced under the RBI Office Attendant Panel Year 2025 recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website rbi.org.in till February 4, 2026.According to the official notification, selection for the post will be done through an online examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Americans will face the brunt of affordability challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest salvo in the trade war between the two countries. Carney’s comments came a day after Trump threatened 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods over its decision to expand economic ties with China. Asked about the threat, Carney pointed to affordability impacts.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hotel rooms are being redesigned in ways that are catching some travelers off guard. Across a range of hotel brands, traditional hinged bathroom doors are being replaced with sliding panels, frosted glass, curtains or, in some cases, no separation at all between the bathroom and sleeping area, according to The Wall Street Journal…

Many of the themes that pushed stocks higher in 2025 are back in focus to begin 2026. One of those is the bull market for precious metals. Many eyes are on silver, which has hit an all-time high. But investors shouldn’t sleep on gold, which shook off early-year weakness and reached a new all-time high above $4,900 on Jan. 22.

Everyone who plays sports dreams of stepping up on their sport's biggest stage as a kid, hoping to make history en route to a championship. Sam Reinhart got to fulfill that dream on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers center scored four goals in his team's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, helping his team secure back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.

Richard Feynman | Source: Caltech Digital Collections There is a quiet kind of stress that builds when you keep living for approval. It shows up in small ways. You second-guess decisions. You feel guilty for resting. You keep chasing goals that do not even feel like yours.Today’s quote of the day, “You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish,” is attributed to Richard Feynman, the Nobel Prize winning physicist known for his sharp thinking, curiosity, and honesty.

Textile designer Sanjay Garg and jewellery designer Hanut Singh will present Incandescent 2.0, a meeting point of art, textiles and jewellery, in collaboration with the India Art Fair. Sanjay’s flagship store Raw Mango will host an all-day exhibition curated by Belgian designer and stylist, Isla Maria Van Damme. The first edition of Incandescent was held in Delhi in 2023, showcasing Hanut’s jewellery with global aesthetics and Sanjay’s contemporary line of saris and garments worked upon by craft clusters in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Varanasi.

Flights to Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican remain popular this time of year, with many Saskatchewan residents booking their annual trip to beat the cold. Source link

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 registration begins for 28740 vacancies from January 31 India Post has announced the registration schedule for the Gramin Dak Sevaks recruitment drive for 2026, opening applications for a total of 28,740 tentative vacancies across 23 postal circles. The recruitment will cover posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). The official notification PDF is scheduled to be released on January 31, 2026, on the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.The hiring will be for those who have passed Class 10 and fall within the specified age group ranging from 18 to 40.

Vijay Kumar and Meenu Dogra An early Friday morning at a household in Georgia, US, saw a heated argument between an Indian-origin couple that escalated into a deadly shooting. The husband, Vijay Kumar, allegedly killed his wife and three other relatives, while the three children present at the residence, hid in a closet. The children reportedly heard their father arguing, and one of them called 911 as shots rang out.Gwinnett County police responded to the emergency call and arrived at the home, where they found four adults fatally shot.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Sunday that it was "too late" to halt construction of a new ballroom at the White House, despite a newly filed lawsuit challenging the project. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the ballroom as "a GIFT (ZERO taxpayer funding) to the United States of America," estimating its cost at $300 million and saying it was financed through private donations.

If you’re searching for something on the internet and your web browser slows to a crawl, what’s the first thing you do? You hit the refresh button in hopes of speeding up the data and loading the website faster. It’s a similar concept to the one analysts at Piper Sandler believe will benefit companies like Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET)

The first World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James' record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokić, the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić

Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Spotify is adding more vibes. The music streamer on Thursday rolled out "prompted playlist," an artificial intelligence-driven feature that allows users to tap into a feeling or memory in order to build a custom mix. "We hear from listeners all the time that they love playlists, but making their own can feel daunting," Spotify's global head of editorial, Sulinna Ong, said in a statement announcing the news.

Achilles tendonitis can be disruptive, impacting everyday activities. This article highlights five sneaker types offering comfort, cushioning, and support to alleviate strain. From budget-friendly Skechers to premium On Running, these shoes focus on shock absorption and smooth transitions, helping you move with less pain. If you’ve ever had that tight, nagging pain just above your heel, you know how disruptive Achilles tendonitis can be.

Pedestrians walk and ride their bike as heavy snow falls, Sunday (AP photo) Over 800,000 were left without power in the US amid a massive winter storm that threatened to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall. Over 10,000 flights have also been cancelled as of Sunday.Power outages mounted as the storm intensified. By 10:18 am EST on Sunday, more than 800,000 customers nationwide were without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us, as reported by Reuters.