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Senate passes bill to resolve shutdown clash, punting on DHS for two weeks
The House is not in Washington and plans to vote when it returns Monday. That means a government shutdown this weekend, which will have little impact if it remains brief.
NBC News - Jan 31, 2026 12:18am EST
TikTok censorship claims spark California probe of app's handling of anti-Trump content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was launching a review of TikTok as skepticism of the app's new U.S. business spread on social media.
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 9:30pm EST
Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.
CNBC - Jan 30, 2026 9:16pm EST
Project Genie: This Google AI turns your daydreams into worlds you can explore
These new worlds can range from realistic settings to fantasy locations
Gulf News - Jan 30, 2026 9:08pm EST
3 million pages of Epstein documents released
The Department of Justice released 3 million pages of Epstein documents, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 photos. The release included emails between Elon Musk and Epstein, coordinating a possible visit to the billionaire’s infamous island. It’s unclear if he actually visited and Musk has previously said he denied Epstein’s invitations to visit. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 8:23pm EST
Silver plummets after Trump taps Kevin Warsh to chair Federal Reserve
Silver and gold prices fell sharply Friday, as investors signaled broad approval for Warsh, an experienced central banker and a monetary "hawk."
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 6:00pm EST
Epstein files release raises key question for Trump administration: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a Democratic divide in California with 2026 and 2028 campaign implications.
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 5:47pm EST
Japan Botched a Satellite Launch in One of the Weirdest Ways Possible
Gizmodo - Jan 30, 2026 5:30pm EST
Mississippi shivers as thousands stuck without power after ice storm brace for a deep freeze
A week after a historic winter storm paralyzed communities across the Southeast, officials are still racing to keep residents safe, warm and fed.
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 5:23pm EST
Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac cut ties with Canadian social media startup Gander Social
Canadian broadcast stars quit after failing to reach terms on investment or advisory roles
The Globe and Mail - Jan 30, 2026 5:06pm EST
Through carnage of the government crackdown, Iranian protesters looked to Trump
President Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue demonstrating because "help is on its way."
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 4:50pm EST
Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show
Guardian UK - Jan 30, 2026 4:32pm EST
Bruce Springsteen sings 'Streets of Minneapolis' in Minneapolis as protest song hits No. 1
The Boss' anthem in response to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good quickly topped the iTunes chart.
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 4:18pm EST
Sandisk stock soars 14% after blowout earnings report shows overwhelming AI demand
The flash storage memory company reported strong margins as AI data centers fuel a supply crunch for the chips.
CNBC - Jan 30, 2026 2:42pm EST
Comedian Ben Bankas' Minnesota shows canceled after he mocked Renee Good's death
The owner of the St. Paul comedy club that canceled the shows cited "heightened threats, increasing media attention and civil disorder."
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 2:17pm EST
Former Google engineer found guilty of espionage and theft of AI tech
The case marks the first conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice.
CNBC - Jan 30, 2026 2:17pm EST
Catherine O'Hara, Star of 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone,' Has Died
Gizmodo - Jan 30, 2026 2:05pm EST
Catherine O'Hara, comedy star of 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71
The beloved actor also appeared in "Beetlejuice," "Best in Show" and, most recently, the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series "The Studio."
NBC News - Jan 30, 2026 1:47pm EST
Moltbot is an open-source AI agent that runs your computer
This open-source agent installs software, makes calls and runs your digital life—redefining what “digital assistants” are supposed to do
Scientific American - Jan 30, 2026 12:58pm EST
What good is a social media ban when screens are rife in classrooms? | Letters
Guardian UK - Jan 30, 2026 12:37pm EST