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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
New app 'Are You Dead?' from China works as check-in tool for people living alone
A new app is going viral in China that helps people who live alone to check in with their friends and family. Users hit a green button on the app daily and if there's no response will reach out to the emergency contacts. NBC News' Steven Romo looks at the app's popularity and what it says about wider issues.
NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 8:03pm 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
‘We’re not those little girls anymore’: Women who accused pastor of abuse see him in court
Nearly a month after Joe Campbell was arrested on charges that he sexually abused two girls decades ago, he appeared in an Oklahoma courtroom. His accusers attended, too.
NBC News - Jan 12, 2026 7:07pm EST
Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
NPR - Jan 12, 2026 6:07pm 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
UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse
The U.K.'s communications regulator, Ofcom, launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform following reports of AI chatbot Grok creating illegal deepfake images.
Fox News - Jan 12, 2026 5:50pm 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
FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath
Wired News - Jan 12, 2026 5:17pm EST
UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children
Guardian UK - Jan 12, 2026 5:05pm 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
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
Manitoba government’s new digital wallet offers storage of personal data
Toronto Star - Jan 12, 2026 2:47pm EST
What a new law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes
Elon Musk's chatbot is under fire for altering images of women to remove their clothes without their consent.
BBC News - Jan 12, 2026 2:37pm EST
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
Wired News - Jan 12, 2026 2:16pm EST
Meta appoints former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick to top leadership role
Meta Platforms has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser in the Trump administration and a veteran finance executive, as president and vice chair...
Daily Sabah - Jan 12, 2026 2:01pm EST
