Man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis dies amid scrutiny of enforcement operations

KEY POINTS  A man shot by federal law enforcement officers during a confrontation Saturday in south Minneapolis has died, according to hospital records and multiple officials.  Escalating scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics after a recent fatal shooting in the city involving immigration authorities. The death, confirmed by a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press … Read more

Border Patrol Involved Shooting in Minneapolis Leaves Man Injured

KEY POINTS  A Border Patrol agent shot a man Saturday morning outside Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis, leaving the individual critically injured, authorities said.  The incident occurred around 9 am, prompting a large law enforcement and medical response in the area. The shooting adds to growing concern over federal law enforcement … Read more

48 Million Gmail Accounts Exposed in Massive 149 Million Credential Leak

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KEY POINTS  A database containing 149 million compromised login credentials, including an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, was publicly exposed online before being removed, cybersecurity experts confirmed Friday.  The unprotected database, spanning 96 gigabytes, included usernames, passwords, and associated service URLs, raising alarms about ongoing password security vulnerabilities. The exposure of nearly 150 million credentials … Read more

Naomi Osaka makes sudden Australian Open withdrawal citing post pregnancy abdominal issue

Naomi Osaka Australian Open 2026 withdrawal due to abdominal injury

KEY POINTS  Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open in Melbourne late Saturday just hours before her scheduled third round match saying a recurring abdominal problem linked to post-pregnancy physical changes made it unsafe to continue. Introduction Osaka’s decision removed one of the tournament’s most high profile comeback stories and highlighted the physical demands elite … Read more

Winter storm raises power outage risks across Nashville and Middle Tennessee

KEY POINTS  A major winter storm threatening heavy ice across Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee has prompted federal forecasters to warn of widespread power outages. Tree damage and potentially impossible travel from Jan. 23 through the evening of Jan. 25, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm … Read more

FCC Chairman Raises Competition Concerns Over Netflix Warner Bros. Acquisition

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KEY POINTS  WASHINGTON — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr expressed concerns on Wednesday regarding Netflix’s $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO Max. Citing potential competition issues, though he acknowledged that the FCC does not have authority to review the deal.  The acquisition, one of the largest in the entertainment sector, has sparked … Read more

ARC Raiders Faces Major Online Outage Affecting Thousands of Players

KEY POINTS  ARC Raiders servers down amid widespread matchmaking and connection issues, disrupting gameplay for the online community. ARC Raiders, the cooperative multiplayer shooter developed by Embark Studios, is currently experiencing a major online outage, leaving players worldwide unable to access matches or maintain stable connections.  Data from real time trackers shows a significant spike … Read more

Skyscraper Live Netflix postponed as weather delays Alex Honnold Taipei 101 climb

KEY POINTS  Netflix has postponed its live broadcast of Alex Honnold’s planned free solo climb of Taipei 101 after weather conditions raised safety concerns, pushing the event back by twenty four hours, the company said. The delay places renewed attention on the risks and logistical complexity behind Skyscraper live Netflix, a high profile attempt to … Read more

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership and Briefing Practices

KEY POINTS  WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel has drawn concern from within the bureau over his approach to leadership, including a reported disinterest in reading written briefings, according to current FBI officials.  The comments come one year into Patel’s tenure and highlight ongoing internal questions about agency priorities and operational oversight. The revelations were … Read more