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NI education: Teacher uses conscience clause to withdraw from RE teaching

BBC News 2026-01-28 12:07:38.2036701


                            NI education: Teacher uses conscience clause to withdraw from RE teaching Author: BBC News
Javed Love is understood to be the first teacher in Northern Ireland in at least a decade to take the action. ... Read full article

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

BBC News 2026-01-28 12:07:35.6730512


                            Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email Author: BBC News
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error. ... Read full article

Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 12:02:53


                            Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide Author: Mohammad Mansour
An Israeli ‘organised camp’ in Rafah would use facial recognition as a ‘sorting’ tool to deter return, analyst warns. ... Read full article

Millionaire Liverpool GP behind asylum seeker hotels

BBC News 2026-01-28 11:52:24.0163769


                            Millionaire Liverpool GP behind asylum seeker hotels Author: BBC News
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in. ... Read full article

Congress locked in standoff over DHS funding ahead of shutdown deadline

The Hill 2026-01-28 11:49:50


                            Congress locked in standoff over DHS funding ahead of shutdown deadline Author: Jared Gans
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Rep. Omar attacked at town hall ▪ Summit promotes ‘Trump accounts’ ▪ Fed announces interest rate decision ▪ Dems worry Trump will interfere with midterms Lawmakers are strugglin… ... Read full article

Why the Fed can’t lower mortgage rates directly

CNN 2026-01-28 11:37:47.3144046


                            Why the Fed can’t lower mortgage rates directly Author:
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Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K, waive all expenses for those making under $100K

Fox News 2026-01-28 11:37:22.8602482


                            Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K, waive all expenses for those making under $100K Author:
Yale announced free tuition for families earning under $200,000 and full cost coverage for those under $100,000, effective for students entering campus this fall. ... Read full article

Minn anti-Border Patrol riot backfires as agitators allegedly hurl objects at cops, arrests expose rap sheets

Fox News 2026-01-28 11:37:17.4865847


                            Minn anti-Border Patrol riot backfires as agitators allegedly hurl objects at cops, arrests expose rap sheets Author:
Minnesota mob turns violent as arrestees with criminal records allegedly damage property outside hotel where Border Patrol commander was staying. ... Read full article

Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 11:28:49


                            Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins. ... Read full article

Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 11:28:07


                            Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy Author: Caroline O'Donovan, Danielle Abril
Amazon says around 16,000 roles will be eliminated as the e-commerce giant works to reduce the number of layers in its organizational structure. ... Read full article

Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 11:25:36


                            Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash? Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state. ... Read full article

Amazon cuts another 16,000 jobs

Associated Press 2026-01-28 11:15:25


                            Amazon cuts another 16,000 jobs Author: The Associated Press
Amazon is announcing about 16,000 job cuts in the latest round of tech industry layoffs. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at the company, shared the news in a blog post on Wednesday. The cuts come after Amazon laid off 14,000 workers in October. U.S.-bas… ... Read full article

Southwest Airlines ends open seating and the internet is divided | CNN Business

CNN 2026-01-28 11:07:31.4545059


                            Southwest Airlines ends open seating and the internet is divided | CNN Business Author: Ellen Rittiner
Southwest Airlines officially moved from their open seating model to assigned seats and social media is divided about the change. ... Read full article

My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking

BBC News 2026-01-28 11:07:14.125823


                            My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking Author: BBC News
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate. ... Read full article

How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump’s immigration crackdown

CNN 2026-01-28 11:00:57


                            How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump’s immigration crackdown Author: Catherine E. Shoichet
The moments that brought national attention to Renee Good, ChongLy Scott Thao, Liam Conejo Ramos and Alex Pretti have passed, but images of them have lingered — and they’re shaping the way some Americans see the Trump administration’s crackdown. ... Read full article

Secret US cyber operations shielded 2024 election from foreign trolls, but now the Trump admin has gutted protections

CNN 2026-01-28 11:00:57


                            Secret US cyber operations shielded 2024 election from foreign trolls, but now the Trump admin has gutted protections Author: Sean Lyngaas
Weeks before the 2024 election, American military hackers carried out a secret operation to disrupt the work of Russian trolls spewing false information at US voters. ... Read full article

4 Parkinson’s disease symptoms that can show up decades before a diagnosis

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 11:00:18.028


                            4 Parkinson’s disease symptoms that can show up decades before a diagnosis Author: Meeri Kim
A loss of the sense of smell or acting out one’s dreams can occur years in advance. ... Read full article

The time for Democrats to start dismantling ICE is now

MSNBC 2026-01-28 11:00:00


                            The time for Democrats to start dismantling ICE is now Author: Hayes Brown
A key vote this week to fund the Department of Homeland Security hinges on what demands Senate Democrats place on the table. ... Read full article

GOP on defense over Noem’s future as Congress nears shutdown deadline

The Hill 2026-01-28 11:00:00


                            GOP on defense over Noem’s future as Congress nears shutdown deadline Author: Alexander Bolton
Kristi Noem’s continued leadership of the Department of Homeland Security is becoming a major obstacle to getting a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown passed through the Senate. A growing number of Senate Democrats are calling for Noem to be ouste… ... Read full article

Iran’s neighbors on edge as US ‘armada’ arrives in Middle East

The Hill 2026-01-28 11:00:00


                            Iran’s neighbors on edge as US ‘armada’ arrives in Middle East Author: Filip Timotija
Iran’s neighbors are on edge over the possibility that President Trump will pull the trigger on strikes against Iran, as Tehran and its allies have promised to forcefully retaliate against U.S. positions, many of which are located inside the United Arab Emira… ... Read full article

Fed on track to defy Trump, keep rates steady despite criminal probe

The Hill 2026-01-28 11:00:00


                            Fed on track to defy Trump, keep rates steady despite criminal probe Author: Sylvan Lane
The Federal Reserve is on track to keep interest rates steady Wednesday and defy the Trump administration’s controversial efforts to reshape the independent central bank. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to leave its baseline borrow… ... Read full article

Democrats try to find their footing on immigration as Trump trips over ICE

The Hill 2026-01-28 11:00:00


                            Democrats try to find their footing on immigration as Trump trips over ICE Author: Amie Parnes
Democrats are grappling with how to handle the complex political issue of immigration reform and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the heels of two fatal shootings by federal authorities in Minneapolis.  Immigration reform has always been a sli… ... Read full article

ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 10:54:25


                            ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Charu Sudan Kasturi
Congresswoman Omar is sprayed with an unknown liquid while meeting constituents. The motive is unknown. ... Read full article

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

BBC News 2026-01-28 10:52:23.079717


                            Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond Author: BBC News
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking. ... Read full article

Rubio scheduled to appear before Senate to outline Trump's Venezuela policy

Fox News 2026-01-28 10:37:27.5180666


                            Rubio scheduled to appear before Senate to outline Trump's Venezuela policy Author:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance before Senate Foreign Relations Committee comes as Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., vows to file more war powers resolutions against the president. ... Read full article

Ilhan Omar hit with unknown spray and other highlights from chaotic Minneapolis town hall

Fox News 2026-01-28 10:37:21.3766982


                            Ilhan Omar hit with unknown spray and other highlights from chaotic Minneapolis town hall Author:
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., held a town hall Tuesday evening in her home district amid recent shootings involving federal immigration agents and local agitators in Minneapolis. ... Read full article

What will be the impact of Universal UK on Bedfordshire sewage system?

BBC News 2026-01-28 10:37:20.2675972


                            What will be the impact of Universal UK on Bedfordshire sewage system? Author: BBC News
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity. ... Read full article

Israel’s attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 10:30:20


                            Israel’s attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood Author: Al Jazeera
Israel’s war has devastated enclave’s reproductive health system; advocates call it a genocidal measure. ... Read full article

Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio prepping for possible ICE surge in Springfield

USA Today 2026-01-28 10:26:15+00:00


                            Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio prepping for possible ICE surge in Springfield Author: Haley BeMiller
Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohio officials are preparing for potential ICE activity in Springfield when Haitians lose temporary protected status. ... Read full article

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

BBC News 2026-01-28 10:22:20.1104018


                            Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal Author: BBC News
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case. ... Read full article

Millions in bets ride on what Trump will say, do or invade next

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:20:44


                            Millions in bets ride on what Trump will say, do or invade next Author: Lisa Bonos
More than $200 million is staked on political or government actions on Polymarket and Kalshi, raising concerns about insider trading from officials in the know. ... Read full article

At least three people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 10:12:49


                            At least three people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine Author: Al Jazeera
Russia used an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 146 drones in its attacks, according to Ukraine’s air force. ... Read full article

Emboldened by widespread support, Jerome Powell and the Fed will probably defy Trump once again

CNN 2026-01-28 10:00:47


                            Emboldened by widespread support, Jerome Powell and the Fed will probably defy Trump once again Author: Bryan Mena
Federal Reserve officials convene this week at a pivotal moment in the US central bank’s 112-year history, with a series of historic events putting a spotlight on their ability to set interest rates without political interference. ... Read full article

Voter support for Trump’s immigration strategy is eroding, and the GOP knows it

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:00:46


                            Voter support for Trump’s immigration strategy is eroding, and the GOP knows it Author: Paul Kane
Most still favor strong immigration enforcement, but they feel the Trump administration is focusing resources on the wrong targets, and on the wrong border. ... Read full article

The rise and fall of Border Patrol ‘commander at large’ Greg Bovino

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:00:45


                            The rise and fall of Border Patrol ‘commander at large’ Greg Bovino Author: Marianne LeVine, Beth Reinhard, Aaron Schaffer
A year ago, Greg Bovino was the little-known head of a Border Patrol office in California. He rose quickly to become the face of Trump’s immigration policy. ... Read full article

Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:00:31


                            Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it. Author: Faiz Siddiqui
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance. ... Read full article

Inside the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine that exploits teens

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:00:24


                            Inside the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine that exploits teens Author: Lizzie Johnson, Serhii Korolchuk
Vika, 18, needed a job. Then an offer came for $2,500 to make a simple delivery that seemed too good to be true. It was a Russian sabotage operation. ... Read full article

Watching another killing on our phones

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 10:00:10


                            Watching another killing on our phones Author: Monica Hesse
The killing of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis was captured on phone video, and now we watch it on our phones again and again. Is this healthy? ... Read full article

It’s not whether there will be a shutdown — it’s how much of government will close

MSNBC 2026-01-28 10:00:00


                            It’s not whether there will be a shutdown — it’s how much of government will close Author: Jack Fitzpatrick
Republicans want a deal with Trump. Democrats say that’s not enough. Congress needs a deal by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown. ... Read full article

‘No Kings 3’ nationwide protest planned for March

Politico 2026-01-28 10:00:00+00:00


                            ‘No Kings 3’ nationwide protest planned for March Author: Cheyanne M. Daniels
“This lawless police force is committing crimes all across the country,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible. ... Read full article

New polling memo urges Senate Dems to ‘play hardball’ on ICE

Politico 2026-01-28 09:45:00+00:00


                            New polling memo urges Senate Dems to ‘play hardball’ on ICE Author: Adam Wren
The memo from the Searchlight Institute think tank, which was circulating among Senate Democrats, emphasizes reforming the agency. ... Read full article

Suspect identified after Rep. Ilhan Omar accosted at Minneapolis town hall

MSNBC 2026-01-28 09:25:45


                            Suspect identified after Rep. Ilhan Omar accosted at Minneapolis town hall Author: Tim Collins
The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, and U.S. Capitol Police said they would pursue the “most serious charges possible.” ... Read full article

Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat with jaw-dropping photos ahead of lingerie line launch

Fox News 2026-01-28 08:37:22.7994799


                            Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat with jaw-dropping photos ahead of lingerie line launch Author:
Sydney Sweeney announces the launch of her new lingerie line, Syrn. The "Euphoria" actress shared a series of jaw-dropping photos ahead of the Jan. 28 drop. ... Read full article

South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 08:18:17


                            South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know Author: Joseph Falzetta
UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei. ... Read full article

Keir Starmer in China: Aiming to mend ties amid Chinese spying concerns

Associated Press 2026-01-28 07:56:27


                            Keir Starmer in China: Aiming to mend ties amid Chinese spying concerns Author: Ken Moritsugu
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for a four-day visit to China aimed at repairing ties and expanding opportunities for British businesses in the world’s second-largest economy. He is the first British leader to come to Beijing since Theresa May… ... Read full article

Virginia court rules against Democrats' redistricting effort

USA Today 2026-01-28 06:51:05+00:00


                            Virginia court rules against Democrats' redistricting effort Author: Terry Collins
A Virginia judge ruled a proposed constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw Congressional maps was illegal. ... Read full article

LIVE: Gaza ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 06:38:16


                            LIVE: Gaza ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says Author: Tim Hume
Palestinians ‘desperate’ for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN. ... Read full article

As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 06:32:40


                            As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000 Author: Graham Keeley
Madrid points to ‘positive impact’ of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status. ... Read full article

EU trade deal with India shows that Europe is seeking new partnerships

Associated Press 2026-01-28 06:32:37


                            EU trade deal with India shows that Europe is seeking new partnerships Author: Sam McNeil
The European Union and India have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations. The agreement announced Tuesday reflects a new priority for the 27-nation EU, the world’s largest trading bloc, af… ... Read full article

Plane crash in western India kills deputy state minister and 4 others

Associated Press 2026-01-28 06:31:53


                            Plane crash in western India kills deputy state minister and 4 others Author: Rajesh Roy
A private plane carrying a deputy chief minister has crashed in western India, killing the official and four other people. The aircraft, traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, crash-landed in an open field and burst into flames on Wednesday. The crash also claime… ... Read full article

Measles cases in South Carolina surpasses 2025 Texas outbreak

USA Today 2026-01-28 06:03:08+00:00


                            Measles cases in South Carolina surpasses 2025 Texas outbreak Author: Thao Nguyen
State health officials reported that 89 new measles cases have been confirmed since Jan. 23, bringing the total number of cases to 789. ... Read full article

India curbs ‘grocery under 10 minutes’. But riders must still fatally race

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-28 05:58:49


                            India curbs ‘grocery under 10 minutes’. But riders must still fatally race Author: Yashraj Sharma
India tells platforms to curb 10-minute deliveries amid concerns for workers’ safety but there’s no incentive to comply. ... Read full article

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

Associated Press 2026-01-28 05:01:38


                            Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health Author: Christopher Rugaber
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. A key issue… ... Read full article

Fetterman: 'About Two-Thirds' of Those Deported by ICE Are Criminals

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 04:33:26


                            Fetterman: 'About Two-Thirds' of Those Deported by ICE Are Criminals Author: Ian Hanchett
On Tuesday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's "American Agenda," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) stated that "about two-thirds of those ICE is deporting are" | Clips ... Read full article

Fetterman: 'Rare' for Democrats to Say 'Do Not Abolish ICE'

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 04:33:23


                            Fetterman: 'Rare' for Democrats to Say 'Do Not Abolish ICE' Author: Ian Hanchett
On Tuesday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's "American Agenda," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said that he's "one of the rare Democrats saying do not abolish ICE" | Clips ... Read full article

Walz on Meeting with Tom Homan: 'There Was a Tone Shift,' 'It Was Progress'

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 04:12:31


                            Walz on Meeting with Tom Homan: 'There Was a Tone Shift,' 'It Was Progress' Author: Pam Key
Tuesday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) said "there was a tone shift" during his meeting with border czar Tom Homan. | Clips ... Read full article

MN ICE Shooting: Law Enforcement and Messaging Breakdown with Randy Clark

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 04:07:17.2825199


                            MN ICE Shooting: Law Enforcement and Messaging Breakdown with Randy Clark Author:
 ... Read full article

Leftist Pro-Lifers Speak Out Against Pro-Abortionists at March for Life

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 03:54:41


                            Leftist Pro-Lifers Speak Out Against Pro-Abortionists at March for Life Author: Olivia Rondeau
Among the thousands of conservatives protesting to end abortion at the March for Life last week were a number of left-wing pro-lifers. ... Read full article

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with 'unknown liquid' during town hall

BBC News 2026-01-28 03:52:23.565277


                            Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with 'unknown liquid' during town hall Author: BBC News
Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident. ... Read full article

Grieving son to attend execution of mom's killer: 'It's been tough'

USA Today 2026-01-28 03:35:04+00:00


                            Grieving son to attend execution of mom's killer: 'It's been tough' Author: Amanda Lee Myers
Nearly 30 years after killing Dennise Hayslip and her new boyfriend, 55-year-old Charles Victor Thompson is set to be executed in Texas on Jan. 28. ... Read full article

Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech

Fox News 2026-01-28 03:22:22.3754946


                            Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech Author:
President Trump received a heartfelt prayer for "wisdom and protection" during an Iowa restaurant stop ahead of his midterm campaign launch on Tuesday. ... Read full article

‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly calls drama surrounding hit show's final season a ‘shame’

Fox News 2026-01-28 03:07:25.1253229


                            ‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly calls drama surrounding hit show's final season a ‘shame’ Author:
Actress Kelly Reilly finally has spoken out about the controversial ending of "Yellowstone," calling the behind-the-scenes drama "a shame." ... Read full article

Internal CBP report challenges DHS’ narrative in Alex Pretti shooting

MSNBC 2026-01-28 02:58:54


                            Internal CBP report challenges DHS’ narrative in Alex Pretti shooting Author: Ali Vitali, Jackie Alemany, Mychael Schnell
Border Patrol investigators offered no evidence that Alex Pretti brandished a weapon, as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claimed. ... Read full article

Report: Ilhan Omar Sprayed with Unknown Substance During Town Hall

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 02:54:17


                            Report: Ilhan Omar Sprayed with Unknown Substance During Town Hall Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was sprayed with an unknown substance while speaking at a town hall event about ICE, according to multiple reports. ... Read full article

Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority

Fox News 2026-01-28 02:52:22.17562


                            Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority Author:
A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings. ... Read full article

RNC pushed Bovino’s false claims as talking points hours before his removal

Politico 2026-01-28 02:47:29+00:00


                            RNC pushed Bovino’s false claims as talking points hours before his removal Author: Alec Hernandez
A new memo from the RNC reveals how the party wanted to frame the fallout over a second fatal shooting in Minnesota — but shows how quickly the messaging is changing in real time ... Read full article

US agrees not to deport witnesses in migrant's 'homicide' at ICE facility

USA Today 2026-01-28 02:43:47+00:00


                            US agrees not to deport witnesses in migrant's 'homicide' at ICE facility Author: Aaron Martinez
The U.S. government agreed not to deport witnesses to the death of a migrant at an El Paso ICE detention center. ... Read full article

Thom Tillis: Kristi Noem Should Be 'Out of a Job' over Minneapolis

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 02:32:03


                            Thom Tillis: Kristi Noem Should Be 'Out of a Job' over Minneapolis Author: Paul Bois
Thom Tillis called for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her messaging in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti. ... Read full article

Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 27 drawing: $285M jackpot

USA Today 2026-01-28 02:00:49+00:00


                            Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 27 drawing: $285M jackpot Author: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
The Mega Million jackpot is at $285 million with a lump sum value of $128.6 million before taxes. Check your ticket and find out if you're a winner. ... Read full article

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis

The Washington Post 2026-01-28 01:55:49


                            Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis Author: Niha Masih
In a live stream of the event, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) before he is taken away by security. ... Read full article

Man tackled after spraying Omar with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

The Hill 2026-01-28 01:50:35


                            Man tackled after spraying Omar with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall Author: Sarah Fortinsky
A man was tackled to the ground after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with an unknown substance during a town hall in her district on Tuesday. A livestream of the incident showed the man standing and yelling at Omar, who was at the podium and calling for H… ... Read full article

EasyJet ad banned for claiming bags available for £5.99

BBC News 2026-01-28 01:37:17.5016182


                            EasyJet ad banned for claiming bags available for £5.99 Author: BBC News
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading. ... Read full article

Tom Homan Reveals He Met with Walz, Frey: 'Productive Starting Point'

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 01:28:06


                            Tom Homan Reveals He Met with Walz, Frey: 'Productive Starting Point' Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Border Czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, calling the meetings a "productive starting point." ... Read full article

Restaurant giant files for bankruptcy under massive debt shortly after touting major expansion

Fox News 2026-01-28 01:23:36


                            Restaurant giant files for bankruptcy under massive debt shortly after touting major expansion Author: Bonny Chu
FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.3 billion debt, affecting Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and 16 other restaurant chains. ... Read full article

Victoria Beckham makes family statement amid Brooklyn Beckham feud

USA Today 2026-01-28 01:23:18+00:00


                            Victoria Beckham makes family statement amid Brooklyn Beckham feud Author: Anthony Robledo
Victoria Beckham thanked her husband, David Beckham, while accepting a top honor amid the couple's public rift with their son, Brooklyn Beckham. ... Read full article

Man arrested after spraying substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Associated Press 2026-01-28 01:22:27


                            Man arrested after spraying substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar Author: Laura Bargfeld, Hannah Schoenbaum
A man has sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground during a town hall she was hosting. The incident took place in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents … ... Read full article

Trump Announces John Deere to Invest $70 Million in North Carolina

Breitbart News 2026-01-28 01:09:35


                            Trump Announces John Deere to Invest $70 Million in North Carolina Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that John Deere will invest $70 million in North Carolina for an excavator factory. ... Read full article

Pharrell accused of cutting longtime collaborator out of profits and deals

USA Today 2026-01-28 00:51:06+00:00


                            Pharrell accused of cutting longtime collaborator out of profits and deals Author: KiMi Robinson
Chad Hugo claims Pharrell Williams, his childhood friend with whom he formed The Neptunes and N.E.R.D., has cut him out of financial dealings. ... Read full article

Trump kicks off midterms push amid economic warning signs

MSNBC 2026-01-28 00:44:17


                            Trump kicks off midterms push amid economic warning signs Author: Julianne McShane
In Iowa, President Trump made his fourth attempt to pivot to the economy. But his speech was overshadowed by economic clouds on the horizon and the crisis in Minnesota. ... Read full article

Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoing ICE surge

Politico 2026-01-28 00:28:03+00:00


                            Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoing ICE surge Author: Jessica Piper, Lisa Kashinsky
The Maine governor delivered her annual address as immigrant enforcement surges in the state and she gears up for a Senate run. ... Read full article

2 agents fired guns in Alex Pretti shooting, DHS finds. Read the report.

USA Today 2026-01-28 00:26:07+00:00


                            2 agents fired guns in Alex Pretti shooting, DHS finds. Read the report. Author: Zachary Schermele, James Powel
USA TODAY obtained the report on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. Read it in its entirety. ... Read full article

Trump insists shakeup in MN immigration operations isn't a 'pullback'

USA Today 2026-01-28 00:20:36+00:00


                            Trump insists shakeup in MN immigration operations isn't a 'pullback' Author: Francesca Chambers, Zac Anderson
President Trump indicated during a Fox News interview before a speech in Iowa that Bovino's "out there" approach wasn't right for the situation. ... Read full article

Josh Shapiro wants “a national referendum on Trump and his policies”

MSNBC 2026-01-27 23:51:41


                            Josh Shapiro wants “a national referendum on Trump and his policies” Author: Erum Salam
The Pennsylvania governor and 2028 presidential contender tells Nicholle Wallace that Americans need to send a message in the midterms. ... Read full article

Alex Pretti Broke Rib During Anti-ICE Protest a Week Before He Was Shot

Breitbart News 2026-01-27 23:28:12


                            Alex Pretti Broke Rib During Anti-ICE Protest a Week Before He Was Shot Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Alex Pretti was "known" to federal agents before he was fatally shot and had broken a rib during an altercation with ICE a week before. ... Read full article

Trump-backed candidate for Alabama lieutenant governor haunted by use of invalid voter ID

MSNBC 2026-01-27 23:26:20


                            Trump-backed candidate for Alabama lieutenant governor haunted by use of invalid voter ID Author: Ja'han Jones
John Wahl, who is running for lieutenant governor, has been accused by top election officials of using an unauthorized ID to vote in 2020. ... Read full article

Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine

Fox News 2026-01-27 22:52:21.3285915


                            Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine Author:
Family and friends identified the victims of a deadly Maine plane crash that killed six people aboard a private jet at Bangor airport Sunday night during takeoff. ... Read full article

Woman who recorded Alex Pretti fatal shooting by ICE agents speaks out | CNN

CNN 2026-01-27 22:34:30.72


                            Woman who recorded Alex Pretti fatal shooting by ICE agents speaks out | CNN Author:
CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks to a witness who captured with her phone the critical moments of Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis. ... Read full article

Trump approval among independent voters hits new low: Poll

The Hill 2026-01-27 22:09:35


                            Trump approval among independent voters hits new low: Poll Author: Sarah Fortinsky
President Trump’s support from independent voters dropped to a new low across both terms in office, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. The survey, conducted over the weekend, shows Trump’s net job approval among independents at negative 40 percent… ... Read full article

Immigration officials to testify before Congress amid growing backlash over crackdown

The Hill 2026-01-27 21:55:09


                            Immigration officials to testify before Congress amid growing backlash over crackdown Author: Sarah Davis
The top officials from three immigration government agencies have agreed to testify before the House and Senate Homeland Security committees.  Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commission… ... Read full article

Why Republicans responded differently to Alex Pretti’s killing

MSNBC 2026-01-27 21:28:45


                            Why Republicans responded differently to Alex Pretti’s killing Author: Michael A. Cohen
Michael A. Cohen: One Republican after another has bemoaned Alex Pretti’s death and called for an investigation of the shooting ... Read full article

Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push

Politico 2026-01-27 21:19:44+00:00


                            Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push Author: Andrew Howard, Brakkton Booker
The ruling is a major setback for Democrats’ efforts to redraw the lines in the state. ... Read full article

Person shot near US-Mexico border in Border Patrol incident

Associated Press 2026-01-27 19:37:22


                            Person shot near US-Mexico border in Border Patrol incident Author:
Authorities in Arizona say one person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was working with the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protecti… ... Read full article

Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption with rain and wind warnings across UK

BBC News 2026-01-27 19:22:22.6582866


                            Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption with rain and wind warnings across UK Author: BBC News
Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month. ... Read full article

Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center

Politico 2026-01-27 18:15:23+00:00


                            Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center Author: Gregory Svirnovskiy
He joins a growing list of artists who have canceled performances at the beleaguered institution this year. ... Read full article

Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time | CNN

CNN 2026-01-27 18:09:34.621


                            Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time | CNN Author:
Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings. ... Read full article

Trump boasts that the Justice Department is investigating Ilhan Omar

MSNBC 2026-01-27 17:00:41


                            Trump boasts that the Justice Department is investigating Ilhan Omar Author: Steve Benen
The routinization of these abuses and the corruption of the DOJ don’t make the circumstances any less scandalous. ... Read full article

Israel marks recovery of last hostage's remains

Associated Press 2026-01-27 16:11:50


                            Israel marks recovery of last hostage's remains Author: Sam Metz, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman
Israel is marking the end of a painful chapter after the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Across the country, people removed yellow pins from their lapels and marked what many described as the fulfillment of a pledge to “bring them all … ... Read full article

Trump impeachment witness Alex Vindman launches Senate bid in Florida

MSNBC 2026-01-27 16:00:20


                            Trump impeachment witness Alex Vindman launches Senate bid in Florida Author: Julianne McShane
The former National Security Council official testified against President Donald Trump during his first impeachment hearings. ... Read full article

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

CNN 2026-01-27 15:16:52


                            Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time Author: Kristen Rogers
The new Doomsday Clock time has been set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Here’s what it means. ... Read full article

How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms

Politico 2026-01-27 15:00:00+00:00


                            How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms Author: Jessica Piper
American Bridge 21st Century is publishing its research for everyone to see ahead of the midterms. ... Read full article

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