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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

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX

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

A Chaotic End to the Epstein Files

The Atlantic - Jan 30, 2026 8:29pm 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

HMRC lines up £2B tech spend on cloud and IT services

Register UK - Jan 30, 2026 5:08pm 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

Rabbit’s Next AI Gadget Is a ‘Cyberdeck’ for Vibe Coding

Gizmodo - Jan 30, 2026 1:56pm 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

Feeling taxed by layoffs, IRS turns to AI helpers

Register UK - Jan 30, 2026 1:06pm 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