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Backlash to Trump emboldens Democrats on DHS and ICE as partial shutdown looms
Surveys show Americans are souring on Trump's immigration crackdown, and Democrats are drawing a hard line on funding as they seek changes to rein in ICE and CBP.
NBC News - Feb 09, 2026 8:41pm EST
Target will invest more in stores, cut 500 jobs as new CEO takes the reins
The moves are some of the first major changes under Michael Fiddelke, who took over the top job at a challenging moment for the retailer.
NBC News - Feb 09, 2026 8:12pm EST
The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh’s national elections
Bangladeshi political parties compete for Gen Z’s attention with viral content, while battling misinformation alongside street campaigning, as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube become central arenas for political messaging and debate.
Global Voices - Feb 09, 2026 8:07pm EST
Trump DOJ’s ‘weaponization’ group under pressure to deliver results, source says
The group was established by an executive order from President Donald Trump. Members are being directed to redouble the effort over the coming weeks, a person familiar with the group told NBC News.
NBC News - Feb 09, 2026 8:04pm EST
Tesla exec Raj Jegannathan leaves automaker after 13 years
Raj Jegannathan, who was reportedly running Tesla's North American sales team after the dismissal of a prior leader, announced his departure on LinkedIn.
CNBC - Feb 09, 2026 7:13pm EST
Alphabet calls out new AI-related risks, as it taps debt market to fund build-out
In Alphabet's annual report, the company said AI poses business risks, including its potential impact on advertising.
CNBC - Feb 09, 2026 6:44pm EST
For Some Reason, Someone Who Generates AI Slop Books Has Unmasked Herself
Gizmodo - Feb 09, 2026 6:04pm EST
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial told
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
BBC News - Feb 09, 2026 5:29pm EST
Disney Explains Why the 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Super Bowl Spot Was Like That
Gizmodo - Feb 09, 2026 4:25pm EST
To the moon: Elon Musk announces major change to his plan to save civilisation
The world’s richest person announced that his SpaceX company had shifted focus away from populating Mars to building a “self-growing city” on the moon.
Sydney Morning Herald - Feb 09, 2026 4:22pm EST
Why a new AI tool hammered some tech stocks
ABC News - Feb 09, 2026 4:20pm EST
All Those Super Bowl Ads About AI Were an Unsettling Mess
Ring’s was downright creepy. Many others were confusing. Does Big Tech know what it’s selling?
New York Magazine - Feb 09, 2026 4:00pm EST
Ring's AI Search Party helps find lost dogs faster
Ring has expanded its AI-powered Search Party feature nationwide, allowing anyone to use nearby cameras to help find a lost dog quickly.
Fox News - Feb 09, 2026 3:37pm EST
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
BBC News - Feb 09, 2026 3:37pm EST
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
Toronto Star - Feb 09, 2026 3:13pm EST
Under the hood of the AI economy with Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi
Of the databases on Databricks' platform, 80% are now being built by AI agents, not people. And these aren't all tech companies.
CNBC - Feb 09, 2026 2:58pm EST
Social-media companies stand trial in pair of landmark cases starting this week
One accuses companies’ platforms of addicting children, while another says Meta failed to protect young users from sexual exploitation
The Globe and Mail - Feb 09, 2026 2:11pm EST
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting kids to platforms begins
ABC News - Feb 09, 2026 1:14pm EST
Monday.com drops 21% as AI disruption fears mount in software
Software companies are facing mounting pressure from disruptive AI tools threatening to replace them.
CNBC - Feb 09, 2026 12:50pm EST