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Trump says Microsoft will make changes to ensure consumers don't pay for power used in AI buildout

President Trump said in a social media post that Microsoft will "make major changes beginning this week" to make sure Americans don't see rising energy costs.

CNBC - Jan 12, 2026 9:46pm EST

NYC Council 'doing everything' to release staffer detained by ICE

The employee was detained during a routine appointment and has authorization to be in the U.S. through October, city officials said.

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 9:34pm EST

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

Toronto Star - Jan 12, 2026 8:55pm EST

From White House to Meta: Dina Powell McCormick becomes Meta's president and vice chairman

Explore how Dina Powell McCormick, a seasoned political adviser and finance executive, is set to lead Meta's AI initiatives and global strategies, bridging the gap between technology and politics with her unique expertise.

Gulf News - Jan 12, 2026 8:55pm EST

Minnesota sues federal government to try to end deployment of immigration agents

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the deployment a "federal invasion of the Twin Cities."

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 8:15pm EST

OpenAI acquires health-care technology startup Torch for $60 million, source says

Torch CEO Ilya Abyzov previously co-founded Forward, a direct-to-consumer primary care business that did patient visits with tech-enabled "CarePods."

CNBC - Jan 12, 2026 8:04pm EST

Apple’s Gemini deal a win for Google, but will it make your iPhone smarter?

Apple has been extremely cautious when it comes to using AI and is hoping Google’s raw resources will help it close the gap on its rivals.

Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 12, 2026 7:53pm EST

Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

NPR - Jan 12, 2026 6:07pm EST

Minnesota Sues to Stop ICE ‘Invasion’

Wired News - Jan 12, 2026 6:03pm EST

Starmer threatens to 'control' Grok if Elon Musk's X keeps creating sexual images

AI chatbot Grok has been creating images of women and children that are sexualised at the request of users.

Sky News - Jan 12, 2026 5:51pm EST

ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans

Nationally, sign-ups are down more than 800,000 from last year.

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 5:51pm EST

Google will power Apple’s next Siri with Gemini AI in multi‑year deal

Apple taps Google’s Gemini models and cloud to supercharge Siri and Apple

Gulf News - Jan 12, 2026 5:50pm EST

NASA's First ISS Medical Evacuation Is Happening This Week. Here's What We Know

Gizmodo - Jan 12, 2026 5:41pm EST

Developer turns old floppy drive into media remote for son

Register UK - Jan 12, 2026 5:30pm EST

The $2.5 billion renovation at the center of the DOJ's criminal investigation of the Federal Reserve

The historic renovation is more complex — and longer in the making — than the fight over how much it cost.

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 5:21pm EST

FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath

Wired News - Jan 12, 2026 5:17pm EST

Grok's Sexual Deepfakes Will Become Illegal in the UK This Week

Gizmodo - Jan 12, 2026 5:06pm EST

UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

Guardian UK - Jan 12, 2026 5:05pm EST

Should the UK cyber resilience bill cover the public sector?

Register UK - Jan 12, 2026 4:53pm EST

International pressure builds on X and Musk over Grok deepfakes of women and children

International regulators are stepping up their pressure on Elon Musk’s X and his AI chatbot, Grok, over concerns around its creation of sexualized images of women and children without consent.

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 4:52pm EST

In 2026, energy war’s new front is AI, and US must win that battle, API chief says

Bipartisan push for permitting reform gains momentum as parties unite on energy infrastructure needs to power artificial intelligence revolution.

Fox News - Jan 12, 2026 4:20pm EST

Trump's repeated threats to sue and replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The Justice Department's investigation of the Federal Reserve came after months of remarks by Trump that he believed Powell should face legal action or resign.

NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 4:20pm EST

Apple Taps Google Gemini to Give Siri an AI Glow-Up

Gizmodo - Jan 12, 2026 3:56pm EST

ShouldertoCryOn: Building a Thoughtful Space for Human Connection and Emotional Support

ShouldertoCryOn has evolved into a web‑based space where adults can access support in the ways that suit them best.

International Business Times - Jan 12, 2026 3:54pm EST