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Alex Pretti's killing was recorded on body-camera videos, DHS says
Investigators are reviewing videos of the shooting from multiple angles, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told NBC News.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 2:21pm EST
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ crypto firm
Guardian UK - Jan 26, 2026 1:58pm EST
Border Patrol agents wore bodycams during Alex Pretti shooting
Agents from BORTAC, the Customs and Border Protection tactical unit, were wearing body cameras that captured multiple angles of the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley details how this new footage will allow investigators to get a closer look at the truth of the incident.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 1:48pm EST
Despair-Inducing Analysis Shows AI Eroding the Reliability of Science Publishing
Gizmodo - Jan 26, 2026 1:45pm EST
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
BBC News - Jan 26, 2026 1:44pm EST
Researchers Have Mapped the Universe’s Dark Matter Like Never Before
Gizmodo - Jan 26, 2026 1:37pm EST
Purge of top Chinese general throws military into turmoil, raises questions about Taiwan
“This is a reminder coming directly from President Xi Jinping, that political loyalty stands well before combat readiness,” one analyst told NBC News.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 1:28pm EST
Trump strikes a positive tone on Tim Walz after phone call with the Minnesota governor
Trump's post marks a noticeable shift in the way he’s referred to Walz, whom he's repeatedly criticized for not cooperating with his administration.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 1:05pm EST
Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Lifetime License Drops 84% After Laptop Deals, Lowest Price of the Year
Gizmodo - Jan 26, 2026 12:53pm EST
Trump says DOJ and Congress are 'looking at' Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
In a post on X, Omar denied any wrongdoing and accused Trump of "deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me."
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 12:43pm EST
Trump Administration Invests in Another US Rare Earth Miner to Loosen China’s Grip on Supply
The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
Military.com - Jan 26, 2026 12:04pm EST
St. John’s venture capital firm Pelorus doubles down on homegrown tech startups after big wins
Third fund targets $50-million with backing from province and early Shopify angel investor John Phillips
The Globe and Mail - Jan 26, 2026 11:52am EST
Minnesota Republican drops out of governor's race, citing GOP's handling of immigration enforcement
Republican Chris Madel said in a video posted to X that he "cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 11:43am EST
‘ICE OUT’ pins, political panels and a punch: How Sundance Film Fest grappled with Minnesota news
There's a long history of activism at Sundance. But this year, politics weren't top of mind until news that federal agents had fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis on Saturday.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 11:36am EST
Crucial X10 Portable SSD Drops Below $0.12 Per GB After Another Price Cut Since Last Weekend
Gizmodo - Jan 26, 2026 11:14am EST
Live Science - Jan 26, 2026 11:08am EST
It’s Time to Face the Big Question About Trump That No One Wants to Ask
He’s always been odd. But this seems possibly worse.
Slate - Jan 26, 2026 11:06am EST
Trial to begin over claims that Meta, TikTok, YouTube fuelling youth mental-health crisis
Lawsuit is the first of several cases expected to go to trial this year related to what the plaintiffs call ‘social media addiction’ among children
The Globe and Mail - Jan 26, 2026 10:53am EST
NASA tracking house-sized asteroid nearing Earth today
The space rock is hurtling through our cosmic backyard at a zippy 26,200 miles per hour, according to the space agency.
Newsweek - Jan 26, 2026 10:53am EST
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
A new Gallup poll shows AI use at work is surging, with many U.S. employees using tools like ChatGPT on the job.
One America News Network - Jan 26, 2026 10:04am EST