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DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Minnesota death of Alex Pretti

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DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Minnesota death of Alex Pretti

The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation in the shooting death of Alex Pretti, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday."We’re looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened," Blanche said during a news conference on Friday. "That’s like any investigation that the Department of Justice and the FBI do every […]

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Fox News AI Newsletter: Amazon cuts thousands of roles

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Fox News AI Newsletter: Amazon cuts thousands of roles

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Amazon to cut 16,000 roles as it looks to invest in AI, remove ‘bureaucracy’- Uber unveils a new robotaxi with no driver behind the wheel - Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for Chinese companiesMASSIVE CUTS: Amazon said Wednesday it will cut approximately 16,000 roles across the company as part of an organizational overhaul aimed at "reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy," while continuing to […]

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Laken Riley’s killer Jose Ibarra returns to court as illegal immigrant requests new trial in student’s murder

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Laken Riley’s killer Jose Ibarra returns to court as illegal immigrant requests new trial in student’s murder

The illegal immigrant convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is seeking a new trial, returning to court in a case that helped fuel the national immigration debate and led to federal legislation named for the victim.Jose Ibarra, who is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole, appeared Friday in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court in Georgia, where Judge Patrick Haggard heard arguments from Ibarra’s post-conviction attorneys requesting a […]

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Gavin Newsom says he’s ‘burdened by the facts’ as he criticizes California billionaire wealth tax proposal

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Gavin Newsom says he’s ‘burdened by the facts’ as he criticizes California billionaire wealth tax proposal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is forcefully pushing back against a proposed billionaire wealth tax, warning that the plan could cut funding for schools, public safety and other core services rather than fix the state’s budget challenges."California has the most progressive tax structure in the United States of America. We do… That said, I fear the way this has been drafted," Newsom said at a Bloomberg News event in San Francisco […]

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Sydney Sweeney refuses to be Hollywood’s political ‘pawn’ amid MAGA Barbie labeling

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Sydney Sweeney refuses to be Hollywood’s political ‘pawn’ amid MAGA Barbie labeling

Sydney Sweeney does not understand why she's been deemed the "MAGA Barbie" since she's never spoken out publicly about her political beliefs.For Cosmopolitan's cover issue, Sweeney spoke to the magazine about how people use her as a "pawn" since she will not discuss politics openly, and she said they label her how they see fit."I’ve never been here to talk about politics. I’ve always been here to make art, so […]

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YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

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YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

YouTube is rolling out new parental controls designed to give families more say over how much time teens spend scrolling through Shorts. Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household. The update comes as concerns grow around endless scrolling and its impact on teens. YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to […]

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Most Saks OFF 5TH locations nationwide to close amid bankruptcy proceedings

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Most Saks OFF 5TH locations nationwide to close amid bankruptcy proceedings

Saks Global announced the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH locations across the United States will now be closing, just weeks after a bankruptcy filing.  The luxury retailer said 23 of its Saks OFF 5TH stores will cease operations on Monday, Feb. 2, while another 34 will hold closing sales starting this weekend. Only 12 locations in New York, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, California and Texas will remain open. "As we advance […]

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‘High January’ fuels cannabis boom as experts flag some serious health dangers

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‘High January’ fuels cannabis boom as experts flag some serious health dangers

The popularity of cannabis continues to rise in 2026, with statistics showing that around 15% of Americans are current users, and more than 22% have used it sometime in the past year.As more people cut out alcohol amid the Dry January trend, dispensaries have reported a surge in marijuana sales, leading to what some industry insiders and media outlets have dubbed "High January."While the drug has been touted for potential […]

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is nominating Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.The move comes at a turbulent moment for the Federal Reserve, as the Justice Department conducts a criminal probe into Powell, the Supreme Court weighs limits on the Fed’s independence and the cost of living tests Trump's economic agenda."I have known Kevin for a long […]

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