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Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man sprayed an unknown substance on DemocraticU.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month. The audience cheered as the man, who was wearing a black jacket and holding a syringe, was ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
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Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Several Democratic-led states are pursuing laws trying to enable people to sue federal agents deployed to their communities for civil rights abuses, a push that has gained steam amid protests over tactics used by ICE during U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Illinois last month became the first state to pass such a law. ...
Source: aol.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 -
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Source: huffpost.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), being hailed as the 'mother of all trade deals' was finalised on Tuesday, and after a legal framework is in place and the European Parliament passes it, the FTA will be signed. The EU as a bloc is India's largest trading partner, while the US is the largest trading single country partner. The India-EU FTA comes at a time of heightened trade uncertainty due to tariff threats by ...
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In the days since Alex Pretti was shot to death by federal agents in Minnesota, Republican administration officials have been deploying torturous logic to defend the agents responsible and villainize the 37-year-old ICU nurse. Pretti had a gun when he encountered law enforcement on Saturday—which he was ...
Source: slate.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves. The central bank's rate reductions last year were intended to shore up the economy and prevent a sharper deterioration in the job market, after ...
Source: bostonglobe.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 -
The latest layoffs were announced on Wednesday by Amazon's senior vice president of people experience and technology, Beth Galetti, who described the move as part of broader efforts to cut back on bureaucracy inside the company. "As I shared in October, we've been working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy," wrote Galetti in a memo that was shared on ...
Source: insider.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Ridiculous. Also petty, embarrassing, unprecedented, stupid, and preposterous. In his first year of eligibility, Bill Belichick failed to get enough votes for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's a farce. The election process is somewhat complicated. Belichick was rejected by a Hall panel of 50 voters comprised of veteran media members, plus a handful of Hall of Famers, including Bill Polian, Tony ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry filed a formal note of protest on Tuesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to enter the South American nation's consulate in Minneapolis before being stopped by a staffer inside the building. In a statement released following the incident, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said an ICE agent "attempted to enter the consulate premises," but "consulate officials ...
Source: commondreams.org
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Help Net Security newsletters : Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here! Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android 16 and later. One update builds on Failed Authentication Lock, a feature introduced in Android 15 that ...
Source: helpnetsecurity.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
( The Hill ) – The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the 15 drugs selected to participate in the newest round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, including the high-cost medications Botox and Trulicity. This third cycle of negotiations is the first to include drugs payable under Medicare Part B, which are traditionally administered in clinical settings, in addition to the traditional Part ...
Source: wfla.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Seeking to dampen alarm in the region, Indian officials have declared that an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus has been contained. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said late on Tuesday that it has ensured "timely containment" as it confirmed two cases in West Bengal state. Several Asian countries have introduced screening procedures for travellers arriving from India. The ministry said 196 contacts ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Alleged censorship comes after investors loyal to Trump take over social media platform Leer en Español users in the US have reported being unable to write the word 'Epstein' in messages amid accusations that the social media platform is suppressing content critical of ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed last year in a US military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday against the US government. It is the first such case to be brought against the Trump administration over the three dozen missile strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, which have left at least 125 people dead since September. The suit, filed in a federal court ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Meta, YouTube and TikTok accused of making products intentionally addictive and harmful to young people For the first time, a massive group of parents, teens and school districts is taking on the world's most powerful social media companies in open court, accusing the tech giants of intentionally designing their products to be addictive. The blockbuster legal proceedings may see multiple CEOs, including Meta's Mark ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
All seven Democratic members of the U.S. House representing Pennsylvania cosigned a letter to Sens. and on Tuesday calling on them to vote against funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees both ICE and the Border Patrol. The letter, which was first obtained by The Inquirer, comes a day after Fetterman, their Democratic colleague, said he would funding the agency, which could trigger a partial ...
Source: inquirer.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. . Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the over the weekend, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm. The report was shared with congressional officials Tuesday by CBP, which said it was based on a "preliminary review" by its Office of ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
President Donald Trump is returning to one of his most reliable political proving grounds: Iowa. Only this time, the trip comes less as a victory lap than an attempt to reinvigorate voters in territory where Republicans are surprisingly playing defense. The president's Tuesday swing through the Des Moines suburbs, where he will visit a local business, give a speech on the economy and meet with lawmakers, is the ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
United Parcel Service announced Tuesday about 30,000 job cuts this year as the company winds down its partnership with Amazon as part of an intense cost-cutting agenda — and after cutting tens of thousands of jobs just last year. The Atlanta-based delivery giant plans to slash total operational hours by approximately 25 million by reducing its dependence on Amazon, CFO Brian Dykes said during a call with ...
Source: nypost.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Money Taxes You Can Still Write The IRS A Check, But Your Refund Will Be Direct Deposit As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here's what's changing. The IRS is moving away from paper refund checks in favor of digital payment methods to improve speed, security, and cost efficiency. For the ...
Source: forbes.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
By Tens of thousands of coffee pods labelled "decaf" have been recalled over fears they may contain caffeine . More than 80,000 Keurig McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K‑Cup Pods were voluntarily recalled on December 6 by Keurig DR Pepper, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The FDA catagorized the recall as a a Class II, the second highest alert of three levels, on January 23. According ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
The company will integrate its recently acquired Manus AI agent into the subscription offerings Meta plans to test new premium subscriptions that will give users access to exclusive features on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The tech giant announced it will roll out the subscriptions in the coming months, with each app offering a distinct set of premium features while keeping core experiences free. The new ...
Source: techbriefly.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in US states gripped by frigid cold Tuesday as crews scrambled to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the shivering South, and forecasters warned the winter weather is expected to get worse. Brutal cold lingered in the wake of a massive storm that dumped deep snow across more than 1,300 miles from Arkansas to the Northeast ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Apple wants to make it easier for you to keep track of your stuff. It just announced a powerful new AirTag update that brings 50% more range, a louder speaker and a distinctive chirp to the second generation of trackers. They also share the same retail cost that AirTags have had (with the side effect of first-generation AirTags getting steep discounts ). What's the big deal about these tiny metal and plastic pucks? ...
Source: cnet.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with a single voice when advising the nation's families on when to vaccinate their children. Since 1995, the two organizations worked together to publish a single vaccine schedule for parents and healthcare providers that clearly laid out which vaccines children should get and exactly when they should get ...
Source: latimes.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Crash that killed 67 was '100% preventable', says NTSB chair at hearing that addressed history of missed opportunities National Transportation Safety Board members were deeply troubled on Tuesday over years of ignored warnings about helicopter traffic dangers and other problems, long before an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided a year ago, killing 67 people near Washington DC . The placement of a ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
US president says tariffs on automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals will rise to 25%, accusing Seoul of not living up to a trade deal struck last year Donald Trump has said he is raising tariffs on South Korean goods including automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals, accusing the country of not living up to a trade deal struck last year and briefly sending shares in Korean carmakers tumbling. In a post on social ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
There's no denying that Nvidia' s are tops when it comes to Microsoft just announced the debut of a powerful new AI chip, the latest move in the company's bid to become a greater force in the AI landscape. Amazon 's third-generation Trainium chip and above that of Alphabet 's and bang for the buck, being "tailored for large-scale AI workloads while also delivering efficient performance per dollar." One of the most ...
Source: fool.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Pinterest is cutting around 15% of its workforce as it shifts resources to artificial intelligence, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 27) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The layoffs will affect about 700 workers, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Pinterest said in the filing that the move is part of a restructuring plan that supports its transformation initiatives. The plan involves moving ...
Source: pymnts.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, who testified against President Donald Trump in his first impeachment trial in 2019, said he will run for Senate in Florida as a Democrat. Vindman, 50, is running for the seat left by Secretary of State Marco Rubio . Ashley Moody, R-Fla., a former state attorney general, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis . The winner of the Democratic primary will face ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
The US population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50 percent from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Donald Trump. And the birthrate continued its nearly two-decade long decline. The nation's population increased by about 1.8 million over ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Wildlife authorities in California said they successfully tranquilized and captured a young mountain lion seen wandering the streets of San Francisco. Crews from San Francisco Animal Care and Control and California Fish & Wildlife responded to the Pacific Heights neighborhood on Tuesday when the big cat was seen near an apartment building. They were able to corner the cougar in a narrow area ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
President Donald Trump faced a fresh flood of fury on Tuesday as he formally withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement a second time , part of the broader anti-climate agenda he's pursued since returning to power. The US initially completed the one-year withdrawal process in November 2020, as ballots from the general election were still being counted. After winning the race, former President Joe Biden ...
Source: commondreams.org
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Sportswear giant Nike is set to cut hundreds of jobs as it consolidates its US distribution center operations. The company said it plans to let go of 775 employees across Tennessee and Mississippi, citing efforts to "streamline" operations. Nike operates warehouses in both states. "We are sharpening our supply chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation, and investing in the ...
Source: businessinsider.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
The Treasury Department said Monday that it would cancel all of its contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, linking the decision to a former employee now serving prison time for leaking tax returns. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a three-paragraph press release that the agency's 31 contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton — worth $21 million in total obligations and $4.8 million in annual spending — ...
Source: fedscoop.com