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Live updates: Federal agents shoot and kill man in Minneapolis, officials say
Officials confirmed that federal agents shot a person in south Minneapolis, prompting a heavy law-enforcement response, street closures and sharp condemnation from Gov. Tim Walz.
NBC News - Jan 25, 2026 12:36am EST
Witness videos of CBP killing a Minnesota man appear to counter Trump administration’s narrative
Federal officials said Alex Pretti, 37, “approached” officers with a handgun and intended to kill them. Videos don’t appear to show Pretti with a firearm in his hand before he was shot.
NBC News - Jan 25, 2026 12:21am EST
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was punched in the face at Sundance Film Festival party
Security arrived at the scene and removed the alleged attacker, a source with knowledge of the event told NBC News.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 11:56pm EST
Meta to restrict teens’ access to AI characters globally
Meta said it will limit teenagers’ access to its existing AI chatbots globally, as the company seeks to curb the impact of social media on teen mental health.
First Post - Jan 24, 2026 11:38pm EST
Federal agents shoot and kill man in Minnesota, officials say
The shooting, captured on a video posted to Facebook and verified by NBC News, was followed by a heated confrontation between agents and protesters who oppose the federal government’s immigration enforcement tactics.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 9:07pm EST
Man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis identified by his parents as an ICU nurse
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was identified by his parents to The Associated Press. "He cared about people deeply, and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis," his father said.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 8:42pm EST
The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti
Wired News - Jan 24, 2026 7:54pm EST
Federal agents shoot and kill man in Minneapolis
Renewed clashes between federal law enforcement and demonstrators sparked in Minneapolis after federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man, the second person killed by agents in the city in less than three weeks. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security defended the shooting, saying the man was armed. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 7:31pm EST
'Life-threatening' winter storm to hit US with snow, ice and 'dangerously' cold temperatures
Forecasters are warning the damage, especially in areas hit by heavy snowfall and ice, could rival a hurricane. A total of 12 states have declared states of emergency ahead of the winter storm.
Sky News - Jan 24, 2026 6:17pm EST
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
Wired News - Jan 24, 2026 5:41pm EST
OpenAI Partners with Major Government Contractor to ‘Transform Federal Operations’
Gizmodo - Jan 24, 2026 4:47pm EST
Winter storm live updates: More than 10,000 flights canceled as bitter cold blankets the U.S.
Follow live updates as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures across the United States.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 2:21pm EST
Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests
Guardian UK - Jan 24, 2026 12:13pm EST
How the ‘confident authority’ of Google AI Overviews is putting public health at risk
Guardian UK - Jan 24, 2026 12:07pm EST
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over new trade deal with China
President Donald Trump's threat came amid an escalating feud with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 11:15am EST
Women filmed in secret for social media content - then harassed online
So-called manfluencers wearing smart glasses approach women and then post videos to TikTok and Instagram.
BBC News - Jan 24, 2026 10:16am EST
Apple Taps Google to Boost Siri, Expand AI Features on iPhone
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 24, 2026 9:46am EST
'Mercy' Review: Chris Pratt must prove his innocence to AI judge in forgettable cyber thriller
Fox News Digital reviews Amazon MGM Studios' cyber thriller "Mercy" starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Produced and directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Fox News - Jan 24, 2026 9:20am EST
Latest ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal
Guardian UK - Jan 24, 2026 9:13am EST
A landslide on Indonesia's Java island kills at least 8 people and leaves more than 80 missing
Rescuers were searching for the 82 residents feared buried under heaps of mud and debris, while 24 people managed to escape the disaster, officials said.
NBC News - Jan 24, 2026 7:53am EST