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Top News Stories for Friday, January 30th 2026
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
The announcement from the Democratic senator comes after Gov. Tim Walz dropped his bid for a third term, at a pivotal and chaotic time for the blue-leaning state. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she will run for governor of Minnesota, after Tim Walz's surprise announcement earlier this month that he was dropping his bid for a third term. The move from Klobuchar, who is serving her fourth term as ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Top-notch data operations are essential for enhanced decision-making, operational efficiency, and fueling AI. Here's how IT leaders are evolving their data management strategies to make the most of their data. Data management is one of the most important functions of IT. It helps ensure the organization's data is accurate, coherent, secure, and accessible to the users who need it, and can enhance decision-making, ...
Source: cio.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Jamie Dimon's bank joins Bank of America, Steak 'n Shake and other major employers in announcing the $1,000 match JPMorgan Chase announced Wednesday it will match the government's $1,000 contribution to the proposed "Trump Accounts" for children of its U.S. employees. The bank said it will deposit an additional $1,000 into the Trump Accounts of children born to eligible employees between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Iranian military forces are prepared to "immediately" retaliate against any U.S. attack, Tehran's top diplomat warned on Wednesday, as more American military assets arrived in the region and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to launch a new attack on the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post to X on Wednesday that Iran's "brave Armed Forces are prepared -- with their fingers on ...
Source: aol.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business. The company said Thursday that it anticipates about $600 million to $800 million in severance costs related to the cuts. Those costs are part of a broader plan aimed at simplifying operations and streamlining. Shares of Dow Inc., which has about 34,600 employees ...
Source: aol.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Elon Musk has long insisted Tesla isn't a car company. After its latest earnings, it looks less like one than ever. and convert their production lines to build the company's Optimus humanoid robot, as it continues to shift toward AI and robotics. It came as the company's financial disclosures painted a stark picture of the troubles facing its EV business, which saw sales decline for the Executives largely shrugged ...
Source: insider.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
The Pro Football Hall of Fame released a statement one day after news first broke that former Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not going to be a first-ballot entrant . The release, which did not mention Belichick, centered around the voting process and stressed that if a voter violated the selection process — which includes removing the voter — action would be taken. Here is the full statement: "The ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Democrats are poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE reform
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement. There were some signs of possible progress late ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The preliminary findings appear to contradict claims made by the Trump administration in the immediate aftermath of the Minnesota Border Patrol shooting Two federal agents fired at protester Alex Pretti during Saturday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis, according to a preliminary ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection in 2020. But for more than five years, he's been trying to convince Americans the opposite is true by falsely saying the election was marred by widespread fraud. Now that he's president again, Trump is pushing the federal government to back up those bogus claims . On Wednesday, the FBI served a search warrant at the election headquarters of Fulton County, ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
The moment that the firearm of a man identified as Alex Pretti is retrieved from a waistband holster by a federal officer (in light grey jacket, crouched) as another officer (in green) draws his weapon, before Pretti was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 24, 2026 is seen in a still image of a video obtained by Reuters. New evidence has emerged that Alex Pretti was known to federal agents more ...
Source: rawstory.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
There have been two confirmed cases of Nipah virus in a hospital in West Bengal, India. Close to 200 people were also exposed to the infection. This has sparked concern across Asia, as the virus is extremely contagious. Several Asian countries have now instituted Covid-era airport screenings to monitor the spread of infection for which there's currently no vaccine or cure. This zoonotic infection originates from ...
Source: theweek.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
"Judge Patrick J. Schiltz is just another activist judge who is clearly more concerned about politics than the safety of Minnesotans." Those are the words of Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). My guess is that her statement elicited quite the snort of laughter from Schiltz, who is not normally attacked for being some sort of far-left "activist." If anything, the ...
Source: reason.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
After U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on Saturday, federal officials described him as a " domestic terrorist " and " would-be assassin " who " wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement ." But the only evidence to support those characterizations was the fact that Pretti was carrying a concealed handgun, which he was legally allowed to do. ...
Source: chicago.suntimes.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Jan. 29 (UPI) -- A judge has barred federal immigration officers from arresting and detaining legally present refugees in Minnesota, handing the Trump administration a legal defeat in its aggressive immigration crackdown. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim, in Minneapolis on Wednesday, issued a temporary restraining order that bars the arrest and detention of any Minnesota resident with refugee status as litigation ...
Source: upi.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Last chance to save on Digiday Publishing Summit passes is February 9 The U.K'.s Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed new rules to give publishers more control over how Google uses their content in AI features like its AI Overviews. The upshot: publishers should be able to opt out of having their material included, and see clearer attribution when their content appears. Google has responded by ...
Source: digiday.com
Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026 -
Ever since Larry Wilkewitz retired more than 20 years ago from a wood products company, he's had a commercial Medicare Advantage plan from the insurer Humana. But two years ago, he heard about Peak Health, a new Advantage plan started by the West Virginia University Health System, where his doctors practice. It was cheaper and offered more personal attention, plus extras such as an allowance for over-the-counter ...
Source: bradenton.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Conventional Mortgage rates rose to 6.24% on 30-year fixed rates Mortgage rates rose last week, causing a major drop in applications, down 8% week-over-week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Conventional Mortgage rates rose to 6.24% on 30-year fixed rates, climbing to a 2026 high. Refinancing applications fell twice that of new home buyers, but more than double what they were one year ago. In terms of ...
Source: bankingexchange.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon One palm recognition ID system for stores later this year, the company said in messages to users Tuesday night. The company will discontinue Amazon One services at retail businesses on June 3, 2026, according to a support page for the service and email messages to customers. The company said user data, including palm data, will automatically be deleted. The move coincides with a ...
Source: geekwire.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Action comes amid federal agencies' campaign in the city, prompting an official complaint to US embassy in Quito An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter Ecuador 's consulate in Minneapolis, but was turned back by an employee, prompting an official complaint to the US embassy in Quito, the country's foreign ministry said. The Tuesday incident came as ICE and other federal agencies ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Google's latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat. Google debuted a new "Auto Browse" feature for Chrome on Wednesday. The tool, powered by Google's current Gemini 3 generative AI model, is an AI agent designed to take over your Chrome browser to help complete online tasks like booking flights, finding apartments, and filing expenses. The release of ...
Source: wired.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
For the first time Part B drugs are being negotiated, with prices effective in 2028. Medicare & Medicaid Susan Morse The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced the selection of 15 prescription drugs for the third cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. These are high-cost drugs covered under Medicare Part D and, for the first time, drugs payable under Medicare Part B. CMS ...
Source: healthcarefinancenews.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person. "It is not like, that, night owls are doomed," said research fellow Sina Kianersi of Brigham and Women's Hospital and ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
A man suspected of being involved in human trafficking was injured after exchanging gunfire with US Border Patrol agents and firing at a federal helicopter during a pursuit in Arizona near the US-Mexico border early Tuesday, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. Federal agents were attempting to stop a pickup truck near Arivaca, Arizona, shortly after 7 a.m., Nanos said. The person in the car did not pull ...
Source: aol.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
South Carolina tops Texas measles outbreak record—with no end in sight Since start of the year, South Carolina's outbreak has accelerated dramatically. The explosive measles outbreak in South Carolina has now reached 789 cases , breaking Texas's outbreak record last year of 762 cases , which at the time was the largest outbreak in the US since measles was declared eliminated from the US in 2000. The country ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Bruce Springsteen releases 'Streets of Minneapolis', as rap star Nicki Minaj declares herself the US president's 'number one fan' Reading Time: 2 minutes Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticising US President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. The lyrics of "Streets of Minneapolis", released Wednesday, describe how "a city aflame ...
Source: scmp.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Department of Justice insists files will be released 'in the near term', despite less than 1% being made public to date Attorney General Pam Bondi has appealed for more time to release the Justice Department 's cache of files relating to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , more ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
against U.S. trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade deal that protects Canada from the heaviest impacts of Carney used a high-profile speech last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to by great powers on smaller countries and since then he has as since sparred with Trump and Bessent about related trade issues. Trump on Saturday ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Company reports second-quarter revenues of $81.27bn but posts slowing growth in key cloud computing business Investor interest in Microsoft shares may have weakened in recent months, but the company posted strong financial results on Wednesday which yet again demonstrated that the AI boom is roaring on. Microsoft reported earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year that are likely to keep the party going for ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
On Tuesday afternoon, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life: I deleted TikTok from my phone. As dramatic as that characterization may sound, I assure you it's fitting. Over the last six years, TikTok has been a trusty companion that's consumed an immeasurable amount of my free (and not-so-free) time. But as new app ownership takes over in the US, something has irrevocably changed. The algorithm, ...
Source: cnet.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Meta Platforms Inc. beat Wall Street's expectations today as it delivered its fourth-quarter financial results, following up with bullish guidance for first-quarter sales, sending its stock higher in extended trading. The social media giant reported earnings before certain costs such as stock compensation of $8.88 per share on revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% from the same period one year earlier. Those numbers ...
Source: siliconangle.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Jan. 28 (UPI) -- A French court sentenced former Sen. Joel Guerriau to four years in prison after finding him guilty of drugging a minister of the French parliament in November 2023. Guerrieau, 68, will spend 18 months of his 48-month prison sentence behind bars, but he has appealed the decision and would not be imprisoned if the appellate court overturns his conviction. The court also ordered him to pay MP ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Fortinet customers are confronting another actively exploited zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication in the single sign-on flow for FortiCloud and gain privileged access to multiple Fortinet firewall products and related services. The vendor issued a security advisory for the vulnerability — CVE-2026-24858 — warning that some instances of exploitation already occurred ...
Source: cyberscoop.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
The pilots of an American Airlines commuter jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter were put on a collision course over the Potomac River by the Federal Aviation Administration, which designed and approved a flight pattern that relied too heavily on pilots to avoid crashes, according to the National Transportation Safety Board The board approved its final report Tuesday following a yearlong investigation of the Jan. ...
Source: bradenton.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed during the Trump administration's internationally condemned bombing spree against boats allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean Sea filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the United States . Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were killed in one of the at least 36 strikes the Trump administration has launched against civilian boats in the southern Caribbean ...
Source: commondreams.org
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday her government has at least temporarily stopped oil shipments to Cuba , but struck an ambiguous tone, saying the pause was part of general fluctuations in oil supplies and that it was a "sovereign decision" not made under pressure from the United States. Sheinbaum was responding to inquiries on whether the state oil company Pemex had cut off ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Before wild feline was caught, authorities had advised residents to slowly back away if they encountered it Wildlife officials in San Francisco captured a young mountain lion that was spotted roaming the streets of the city. Authorities issued a warning to residents late on Monday, saying a mountain lion had been seen walking the streets in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and advised people to slowly back away ...
Source: theguardian.com