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flag A deadly Texas winter storm killed 35, while weak job growth and high inflation drove consumer confidence to a 2014 low.

flag A winter storm in Texas claimed at least 35 lives in January 2026, including three young brothers who died after falling into an icy pond, as freezing temperatures, snow, and ice caused widespread power outages and hazardous conditions. flag Meanwhile, U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since 2014, falling 9.7 points to 84.5 amid growing concerns over inflation, jobs, and economic uncertainty, with only 50,000 jobs added in December and just 584,000 in 2025—far below 2024’s total—prompting fears of a “hiring recession” despite continued economic growth.

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