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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

LLMs need companion bots to check work, keep them honest

Register UK - Feb 09, 2026 4:37pm 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

Cache is king and DIMMS are bling as memory prices soar

Register UK - Feb 09, 2026 3:54pm 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

Ad trackers say Anthropic beat OpenAI but ai.com won the day

Register UK - Feb 09, 2026 2:50pm 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

BBC raises TV license to £180 as Netflix offers cheaper plan

Register UK - Feb 09, 2026 1:07pm EST

SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after second-stage mishap

Register UK - Feb 09, 2026 12:57pm 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