Daily News Summary – 2026-01-29 – en

A study shows that investing in urban green spaces saves billions in healthcare costs, with every dollar returning significant savings in public health.

Extreme heat stress is threatening global food production, with studies showing significant yield losses for major crops due to rising temperatures.

A report reveals that illegal logging continues to devastate forests worldwide, with enforcement challenges and significant economic and environmental impacts.

World leaders agreed on a new migration roadmap focusing on safe pathways, integration, funding, and return assistance at a global summit.

A refugee integration pilot program combining employment, training, and housing is delivering impressive results, with increased employment rates and social integration.

CISA and NSA issued a cybersecurity advisory warning of active exploitation campaigns, urging immediate patching of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

AI-powered satellite systems are detecting deforestation in real-time, transforming enforcement and supply chain monitoring with unprecedented accuracy.

As Big Tech reports earnings, investors are demanding returns on massive AI investments, with spending exceeding $470 billion and concentration risks high.

The Fed has ended climate stress test mandates for banks, easing regulations while proposing traditional stress test scenarios for 2026.

The housing affordability crisis has worsened with mortgage rate shocks and soaring prices, creating challenges for households and prompting policy discussions.

Gold and silver prices have broken records, driven by geopolitical tensions and dollar weakness, but market functionality concerns are rising.

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged, noting improved economic growth but elevated inflation, with internal divisions on policy direction.

School closures across North America due to hazardous air quality from wildfires are disrupting education and creating economic impacts.

Global media are adopting new verification standards for conflict reporting to improve safety and accuracy, addressing risks in dangerous areas.

Three hunters were found dead with gunshot wounds in Sicily's remote mountains, with authorities investigating possible homicide or suicide scenarios.

A congressional hearing scrutinized Big Tech's business practices, with experts proposing remedies for market concentration and anti-competitive behavior.

Surveillance footage shows suspects handling stolen Louvre crown jewels in a parking garage, providing new evidence in the €88 million heist investigation.

China executed 11 members of a criminal family involved in scam centers in Myanmar, escalating a crackdown on Southeast Asia's illegal operations.

The EU designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization in response to human rights abuses, marking a significant policy escalation.

Storm Kristin killed at least five people in Portugal and caused widespread power outages and damage as it moved across the Iberian Peninsula.

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have peaked with military buildups and nuclear ultimatums, raising fears of potential conflict in the Middle East.

The IDF has accepted estimates that approximately 71,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza conflict, marking a shift in acknowledging casualty figures.

A report reveals massive delays and cost overruns in EU transport megaprojects, threatening the 2050 vision for a seamless, sustainable network.