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Top News Stories for Wednesday, January 28th 2026
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
A man who confronted Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. at a Minneapolis town hall Tuesday and tried to spray her with a substance was arrested and placed in police custody. Omar, who has faced a barrage of near-daily attacks from President Donald Trump , had called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be abolished and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment moments before the man ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
AI coding can make teams dramatically faster — but only if CIOs put smart guardrails in place so speed doesn't turn into risk. How fast should we go with AI? That's the bottom line of many discussions around AI in 2025, whether among politicians, academics or business leaders. It's also the question we're asking on the front lines, where AI is being woven into real-world software development workflows with ...
Source: cio.com
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 said it is discontinuing Amazon One, its , across all retail businesses. Users will be able to continue to use Amazon One at supported retail locations until June 3, though some locations may phase the services out before this date. The services will remain available to patients for check-in at healthcare locations until further notice. Amazon One enables users to use their palms for actions such as paying ...
Source: businessinsider.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
In Minneapolis and communities nationwide, trust is built on reporting that follows the facts wherever they lead -- even when powerful institutions resist scrutiny. Support journalism that stands firmly for the public's right to know. Already a member? ROME, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at next month's Winter Olympics in Italy, causing a ...
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 -
Amazon said Wednesday it was slashing another 16,000 jobs across the company in an ongoing bid to restructure the sprawling trillion-dollar firm. "The reductions we are making today will impact approximately 16,000 roles across Amazon, and we're again working hard to support everyone whose role is impacted," Amazon's senior vice president of people experience Beth Galetti said in a memo to employees. "That starts ...
Source: nbcnews.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 -
Jan. 28 (UPI) -- The Foreign Ministry of Ecuador has filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy in the South American country after a federal immigration agent tried to enter its consulate in Minneapolis. Uncorroborated video of the incident shared online shows a consular employee confronting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempting to enter the facility. The employee stands in the doorway and tells the ICE ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
'Suddenly Vulnerable'—Google Updates 1 Billion Android Phones --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. . In reality, having your device stolen "can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft." The solution — or at least part of the solution — is the Android-maker's newly revamped "multi-layered defenses" to help protect users "before, during and after a ...
Source: forbes.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
The 15 drugs accounted for $27bn in spending via Medicare Part B and Part D between November 2024 and October 2025. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the next 15 high-cost medicines up for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The third cycle brings prescription drugs with high price tags, which have no biosimilar or generic competition, used by around 1.8 ...
Source: pharmaceutical-technology.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India's Health Ministry said Tuesday that two Nipah cases had been detected since December and that all identified contacts had been quarantined and ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
A growing number of users have accused the platform of censoring certain political positions, including the word "Epstein." California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would launch a review of the allegations. Ownership shift follows U.S. pressure on ByteDance over national security risks. In this article The TikTok logo is displayed at a TikTok office on Jan. 23, 2026 in Culver City, California. TikTok's U.S. app, ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Washington — The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a U.S. missile strike on a boat in the Caribbean in October sued the Trump administration in federal court, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification." Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo were among the six passengers who were killed when the boat they were traveling in was destroyed by a U.S. missile ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
TikTok settles lawsuit alleging addictive design harmed teenage mental health. A lawsuit accusing TikTok of helping cause addiction in a young user has been settled just as the case was about to reach a jury, marking another turning point in a growing wave of legal action against major social media companies. The case involved a 19-year-old woman from California, identified in court records as K.G.M., who alleged ...
Source: legalreader.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 -
When Congress pressed CBP for a report on Pretti's killing, it offered answers to a list of questions. CBP also supplied the questions itself. members of Congress to produce a mandated report on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, United States Customs and Border Protection instead sent Congress its responses to a list of questions — which the agency had drafted ...
Source: theintercept.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 plans to cut up to 30,000 workers this year as it moves to cut costs, the delivery giant's chief financial officer said Tuesday. "In terms of semi-variable costs, we expect to reduce operational positions by up to 30,000," UPS CFO Brian Dykes said during a company earnings call. "This will be accomplished through attrition, and we expect to offer a second voluntary separation program for ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
(NEXSTAR) – Tax season is in full swing, and with the chance at "very large" refunds , you may feel inclined to file as quickly as possible. A small mistake, however, may slow down how quickly that refund comes to you. Receiving a tax refund via direct deposit has long been the fastest, most-advised payout option by the IRS. That's especially true this year as a new rule , enacted by an executive order last ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 80,000 Keurig coffee pods, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee Pods were recalled in December due to a labeling error: though the pods were listed as decaf, they may have actually contained regular caffeinated coffee. On Jan. 23, the FDA labeled the recall as Class II — the second highest alert of three ...
Source: nbcnews.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 -
Reading time 3 minutes Mainstream doctors aren't backing down from a fight with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. The American Academy of Pediatrics has just released its own recommendations for which vaccines children and teens should receive—with some notable differences from the version recently tabled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The AAP ...
Source: gizmodo.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 -
Microsoft on Monday (Jan. 26) introduced Maia 200, its second-generation custom artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, as cloud providers increasingly focus on inference, the phase of AI where trained models generate responses for users. Microsoft said the chip is designed specifically to run large models efficiently at scale, a shift that reflects how inference has become the dominant source of ongoing AI ...
Source: pymnts.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 -
Alex Vindman, who became a key player along with his twin brother in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Florida. Vindman, an Army veteran, was serving on the National Security Council in 2019 when the Republican president pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden, then a Democratic candidate. He ...
Source: pbs.org
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 -
In Minneapolis and communities nationwide, trust is built on reporting that follows the facts wherever they lead -- even when powerful institutions resist scrutiny. Support journalism that stands firmly for the public's right to know. Already a member? SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A young mountain lion spotted roaming the streets of San Francisco has been located near a park where wildlife officials are trying to ...
Source: huffpost.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 -
"We are sharpening our supply chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation, and investing in the skills our teams need for the future," Nike said in a statement to Business Insider on Monday. Nike made previous cuts in 2024 and last year, reducing its corporate workforce by 1% in 2025 as part of its realignment plan under Hill. The senior leadership team also saw a shake-up in ...
Source: insider.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
The department has 31 different contracts with the firm, worth $4.8 million in yearly spending and $21 million in obligations, it said in a The press release noted that Charles Edward Littlejohn, a former employee at the consulting firm, leaked the tax returns of thousands of taxpayers. The leak affected roughly 406,000 people, according to the "Booz Allen failed to implement adequate safeguards to protect ...
Source: insider.com