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Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Plans to withdraw and new oversight from Tom Homan follow mass protests, declining public opinion polls, and lawsuits demanding and end to administration's surge Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Donald Trump has committed to pulling out some ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza have been identified, the Israeli military said Monday, ending a more than two-year saga for captives' families in Israel — and paving the way for the second phase of the ceasefire in the war-torn enclave. For months, only one hostage body remained in Gaza, that of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer killed during the Hamas-led attack Oct. 7, 2023. The Israel ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The federal government appeared headed for a partial government shutdown this week, with Republicans and Democrats at odds over funding for President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security after the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Senate Democrats said they would not provide the votes needed to pass a $64.4 billion DHS bill ...
Source: reuters.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
The silver Lombardi Trophy sits on a silver platter for Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and New England's Soldiers of Good Fortune. Standing between the Patriots and an improbable, enchanted Super Bowl-winning season is Sam Darnold. To quote inimitable Red Sox announcer emeritus Joe Castiglione: Can you believe it? Winning a championship game is never easy. Still, this Super Bowl LX matchup with the Seahawks at Levi's ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Canadian businessman says China has 'screwed' every one of its business partners "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary issued a stark warning to Canada over its potential trade deal with China , arguing the communist nation has "screwed" every one of its business partners during an interview Monday on "The Claman Countdown." "Canada will be no exception," he said. "China is not your friend." O'Leary's comments come as ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Warnings issued across 26 US states, while Portugal braces for heavy rain as Storm Joseph rolls in The US is enduring another bout of severe winter weather, as a succession of powerful weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold temperatures to much of the country. Twenty-six states, from Texas to Massachusetts, were under storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend, ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
The Treasury Department is canceling millions of dollars worth of contracts with the Booz Allen Hamilton consulting firm, after a contractor from the firm leaked confidential IRS information, showing how wealthy Americans manage to pay little or nothing in taxes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent canceled a total of 31 contracts with Booz Allen, totaling $21 million. The company's stock fell more than 8%. "Canceling ...
Source: npr.org
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Americans can file their 2025 tax returns with the IRS starting on Monday, Jan. 26, but what many people really want to know is when they can expect their refund. That depends largely on whether you file electronically — as 93% of taxpayers did during last year's tax season — or if you submit a paper return. Because the latter requires IRS employees to process the file, it can take much longer for ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
As a surprise Monday treat, Apple has unveiled an update to its popular AirTag item tracker. There aren't any radical design changes to the accessory -- instead it's all about extra power to enhance Precision Finding to help you locate your keys, lost luggage and other important items. Inside the new AirTag is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which is the same one you'll find in the iPhone 17 , iPhone ...
Source: cnet.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Stay present for each move at a time, over and over. That's how Alex Honnold describes the challenge of ascending one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes or nets . "I kind of lost track of space and time to some extent," Honnold, the American rock climber, told NBC News' "TODAY" show in an interview after he climbed the famous Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan. "It feels infinite," he said of the ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
TikTok Competitor UpScrolled Surges On App Store Amid Allegations TikTok Suppresses Anti-ICE Videos Social media app UpScrolled said its servers crashed earlier today because so many new users are downloading the app as it capitalizes on user discontent with TikTok, which has alienated some users who accuse it of censoring anti-Trump videos after spinning off its U.S. operations to a new entity owned by some Trump ...
Source: forbes.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threatened new attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea corridor, likely trying to back Iran as it worried Monday about an approaching U.S. aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump threatened military action over its crackdown on nationwide protests. A short video by the Houthis included previously published images of a ship on ...
Source: military.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Lifestyle Travel This is a BETA experience. opt-out Flight Canceled By Winter Storm? How To Benefit From Travel Insurance Many affected passengers will now be looking to travel insurance for compensation. Here's what Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, wants travelers to know about coverage. On Sunday, flight cancellations in the US reached numbers not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Source: forbes.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Elon Musk's company faces fines of up to 6 percent of its daily turnover. The EU has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI following a public outcry over how its Grok chatbot spread sexualized images of women and children. The billionaire entrepreneur has come under scrutiny from regulators around the world this month after people began using Grok to generate deepfakes of people without consent. The ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Chris Madel drops out of race and in video criticizes the 'federal retribution on the citizens' of Minnesota A top Republican candidate for Minnesota governor has dropped out of the race, sharply criticizing what he called a "federal retribution on the citizens of our state" amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement operations – which sparked public outrage after US agents' killings ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Critical minerals startup USA Rare Earth announced Monday that the Department of Commerce will give the company a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in federal funding. USA Rare Earth will issue Commerce 16.1 million shares of common stock and 17.6 million in warrants. The federal government will have an 8% to 16% stake in the company, depending on whether it uses the warrants, a filing with the ...
Source: upi.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
US senator warned that Republicans would lose elections if prices continue to rise, prompting president to respond 'fuck you, Ted' Ted Cruz warned Donald Trump , his fellow Republican, that he would face a "bloodbath" in the November midterm elections if prices continued to rise, prompting the president to respond, "fuck you, Ted," the US senator told donors, according to a secret recording of the private ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Run for parliament by Greater Manchester mayor would 'divert resources', says prime minister Keir Starmer has defended his party's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for parliament, a move which has triggered a major backlash against the prime minister from parts of his own party. Starmer said on Monday that he and his fellow officers on Labour's ruling executive committee had decided not to let Burnham ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a thrilling NFC Championship Game on Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2014 season. They will face the New England Patriots on Feb. 8 in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. Darnold, who will play in his first Super Bowl, finished the game 25-of-36 passing for 346 yards, those three ...
Source: sltrib.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Nike is cutting 775 employees, primarily at its U.S.-based distribution centers, CNBC has learned. The cuts primarily impact staff at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, people familiar with the matter said. In a statement to CNBC, Nike said it's working to accelerate its use of "automation" and grow its bottom line. In this article A shopper carries a Nike bag in the Union Square neighborhood of San ...
Source: cnbc.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the universe together. The ordinary matter all around us — stars, planets and people — makes up just 5% of the universe. For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what's known as dark ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
School districts across Indiana have taken different approaches to AI, with some using it to automate grading or generate lesson ideas and discussion prompts, while others are wary of AI-enabled cheating by students. (TNS) — Matt Miller, who teaches part-time in Parke County, is also a full-time education consultant and trainer who makes presentations across the country on educational technology, including ...
Source: govtech.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
More than 1 million people have been left without power and at least 13 people have died during a massive winter storm that has sown chaos across the South and the Midwest and is now barreling toward the East Coast. Over 200 million people across the country were under some kind of as of Sunday morning. Power outages mostly affected homes in the South, including in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky, ...
Source: aol.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Heavy Drinking Over a Lifetime Pushes Colorectal Cancer Odds Higher Cutting back on alcohol can dramatically reduce that risk, research suggests. Averaging more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week over a lifetime — that's two or more drinks per day — can significantly raise your chances of developing colorectal cancer , particularly rectal cancer, according to a large new study. The analysis is the latest ...
Source: everydayhealth.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines . Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials said. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, an inter-island cargo and passenger ferry, was sailing from the port city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo island in Sulu province with 332 passengers and 27 crew members when it apparently encountered ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine Sunday night. The Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and burned on takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m. Sunday night as the nation's massive winter storm was beginning to reach the area. An audio recording of air traffic controllers posted by ...
Source: apnews.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
A pediatrician who attempted to save the life of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis ICU nurse who was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents this past weekend , has alleged that agents denied Pretti medical care for several minutes after the shooting took place. The witness's version of events is detailed in a filing with a Minnesota-based federal court . The witness, whose name has been withheld in ...
Source: truthout.org
Sunday, Jan 25th, 2026 -
Former President Barack Obama directly condemned President Trump for the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis – saying "this has to stop," and accusing his successor of being "eager to escalate the situation" — in a rare overt critique on the current administration. "The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy," Obama said in a statement posted to X on Sunday. "It should also be a wake-up call ...
Source: nypost.com