The S&P 500 surges to a record high as hopes about the economy — and Big Tech — grow The index surged over 1% to hit a record high, surpassing the previous peak hit around two years ago, driven by big gains in large tech companies and by hopes about the economy. Read more on…

Sen. Tim Scott plans to endorse Trump ahead of New Hampshire primary The South Carolina Republican, a prominent figure in Congress, dropped his own bid for president in November. Now Scott is throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. Read more on NPR

What to know about this weekend’s brutal cold front in the central and eastern U.S. A burst of arctic air is forecast to be warmer than last week. But nevertheless, the cold front will be expansive, bringing dangerous cold temperatures from Kansas to Pennsylvania. Read more on NPR