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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act as Minneapolis protests intensify over federal immigration enforcement

KEY POINTS  MINNEAPOLIS — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy US troops in response to escalating protests in Minneapolis. Where demonstrations against a sweeping federal immigration crackdown have led to repeated clashes between residents and federal officers, multiple shootings and a widening standoff between state and federal authorities. … Read more

Iran Airspace Closure Triggers Travel Warnings as Regional Tensions Rise

KEY POINTS  Iran issued a notice to airmen late Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission, amid escalating regional tensions.  US and UK officials warned travelers to exercise heightened caution and limit non essential travel to Israel. The temporary closure of Iran’s airspace Wednesday highlighted rising geopolitical tensions in … Read more

Verizon Wireless Outage Triggers Emergency Alerts in Washington and New York City

KEY POINTS WASHINGTON/NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Verizon Wireless experienced a widespread service outage on Wednesday, affecting both voice and data connections for customers across the United States.  The disruption prompted emergency alert systems in Washington, DC, and New York City to advise residents to use alternative means of communication. Verizon, the country’s largest wireless carrier with … Read more

Verizon Outage Disrupts Mobile Services Across United States

KEY POINTS  Millions of Verizon Wireless customers across the United States experienced widespread mobile service interruptions on Wednesday, with devices showing “SOS” instead of the usual signal indicators.  Users reported being unable to make calls, send text messages, or access mobile data in several major cities, including New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC. Verizon acknowledged … Read more

Rolling Loud 2026 lineup brings Carti, YoungBoy, Toliver to Orlando

KEY POINTS  Rolling Loud 2026 will stage its only US festival May eight through ten at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Don Toliver, organizers said Wednesday, positioning the event as a bellwether for hip hop’s next commercial cycle. The announcement lands as global touring remains … Read more

Scott Adams, Creator of “Dilbert,” Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle

KEY POINTS  PLEASANTON, Calif. — Scott Adams, the cartoonist and author who created the widely syndicated comic strip “Dilbert,” died Tuesday at his home in Pleasanton, California. He was 68.  His former wife, Shelly Adams, confirmed his death, noting that he had been under hospice care following a May 2023 diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. … Read more

X Twitter Outage Temporarily Disrupts User Feeds, Resolved Within Hours

KEY POINTS  Thousands of users experienced a brief X Twitter outage on Tuesday, Jan. 13, preventing timelines and home feeds from loading properly.  The disruption, reported primarily in the United States and parts of Europe, lasted roughly 40 minutes before normal service resumed, according to real time monitoring platforms. Early on Jan. 13, social media … Read more

2026 Apple Google Gemini Siri Update: What Users Need to Know

KEY POINTS  Apple Inc. is partnering with Google to integrate the search giant’s Gemini models into future iterations of Siri, marking a major step in the tech giant’s AI strategy.  The multi year collaboration, confirmed by Apple in a statement obtained by CNBC, aims to leverage Google’s cloud technology and foundational AI models to enhance … Read more

Walmart partners with Google’s Gemini to reshape how shoppers find and buy products

KEY POINTS  Walmart and Google announced Sunday a new partnership that will allow shoppers to use Google’s artificial intelligence assistant. Gemini, to discover and purchase products from Walmart and its warehouse club, Sam’s Club, marking a significant shift in how one of the world’s largest retailers is adapting to AI driven commerce. The announcement was … Read more

FuboTV Stock Rated “Moderate Buy” as Disney Loan Eases 2026 Debt Pressure

KEY POINTS  New York, Jan. 12, 2026 — FuboTV Inc. (FUBO) received a “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts this week as the streaming platform secured a $145 million term loan from a Walt Disney Co. affiliate to manage upcoming debt obligations.  The financing comes amid a critical 2026 maturity for the company’s convertible notes and … Read more