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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

Microsoft 365 outage drags on for nearly 10 hours

Register UK - Jan 23, 2026 3:07pm EST

AI Agents Are Poised to Hit a Mathematical Wall, Study Finds

Gizmodo - Jan 23, 2026 3:03pm 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

Open source's new mission: Rebuild a continent's tech stack

Register UK - Jan 23, 2026 1:56pm 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

As Samsung Galaxy S26 Approaches, Galaxy Z Flip7 Drops to Record Low and Gets Even Cheaper With Trade-In

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