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Australia social media ban: Firms have come 'kicking and screaming', regulator says
As other nations consider similar laws, Julie Inman Grant told the BBC the ban is already exceeding expectations.
BBC News - Jan 23, 2026 9:13pm EST
Massive winter storm tests power grids as extreme cold spreads
Officials warn the dangers extend beyond the storm itself, with prolonged freezing temperatures, heavy snow and ice raising concerns about outages, car accidents and infrastructure damage. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.
NBC News - Jan 23, 2026 8:28pm EST
Military conducts 'lethal kinetic strike' on alleged drug boat, leaving one survivor
The statement by U.S. Southern Command said it notified the Coast Guard "to activate the search and rescue system" for the survivor.
NBC News - Jan 23, 2026 6:46pm EST
Nvidia director Persis Drell resigns with $26 million worth of stock after decade on board
Nvidia's board now has 10 directors, including CEO Jensen Huang,
CNBC - Jan 23, 2026 6:37pm EST
Business leaders endorse Carney’s Davos warnings, but fret about blowback
CEOs say call to invest more in Canada must be met by delivery on pledges to improve business environment
The Globe and Mail - Jan 23, 2026 6:15pm EST
Thousands rally against ICE in Minneapolis amid below-zero temperatures
In the morning, thousands gathered outside the Minneapolis airport, forming a picket line so long it spanned the length of terminal for departing flights.
NBC News - Jan 23, 2026 6:13pm EST
The gadgets set to change your daily health and wellness
Tech Now test out new gadgets disrupting the health industry at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
BBC News - Jan 23, 2026 5:57pm EST
2-year-old girl and father taken by ICE in Minneapolis, local lawmaker says
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it had taken into custody Elvis Joel Tipan Echeverria, who was with a child at the time.
NBC News - Jan 23, 2026 5:57pm EST
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
Wired News - Jan 23, 2026 5:43pm EST
Why Apple and OpenAI are reportedly betting on AI hardware in 2026
Tech giants are betting that we are finally ready to invite a persistent digital device into our lives
Scientific American - Jan 23, 2026 2:54pm EST
Bezos’s Next Rocket Launch Might Be the Most Crucial Yet for Blue Origin
Gizmodo - Jan 23, 2026 2:32pm EST
Is Microsoft Outlook down? Outages reported as company works to resolve issue
Toronto Star - Jan 23, 2026 2:28pm EST
Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X.
BBC News - Jan 23, 2026 1:58pm EST
ICE has been entering homes without judicial warrants since last summer, sources say
A DHS official went to Los Angeles in June to brief officers on the new policy ahead of an immigration enforcement action, two administration officials told NBC News.
NBC News - Jan 23, 2026 1:41pm EST
Telly’s "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they’re actually delivered
The LA startup said it would ship "millions" of TVs by 2024.
Ars Technica - Jan 23, 2026 1:41pm EST
Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024, as manufacturing troubles overshadow earnings beat
Over the last year, Intel shares have rallied more than double on hopes of a turnaround for the embattled American chipmaker.
CNBC - Jan 23, 2026 1:23pm EST
Microsoft fixes Outlook email issues
People reported issues with Outlook on social media in an incident that lasted nearly 11 hours.
CNBC - Jan 23, 2026 12:52pm EST
CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars
Wired News - Jan 23, 2026 12:30pm EST
Gizmodo - Jan 23, 2026 12:13pm EST
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
TikTok finalizes a new U.S. entity with Oracle and others, avoiding a ban while reshaping data security and algorithm control.
One America News Network - Jan 23, 2026 12:06pm EST
Amateur sports streamer LiveBarn agrees to $400-million private equity takeover
The deal, which requires approval from two federal ministers, is part of a boom in sports-related tech deals
The Globe and Mail - Jan 23, 2026 12:03pm EST