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• Democrats win 2 special Minnesota House races amid immigration crackdown - Democrats won two Minnesota House special elections on Tuesday, creating a 67-67 tie with GOP as the parties continue a power sharing agreement.
• Germany and France push for ‘two-speed’ E.U. to overcome policy inertia - Germany and France want to speed up action on strengthening the euro currency, cooperating on military spending and building supply chains for critical raw materials.
• I'm an American farmer — empty USDA offices means fewer family farms - Conservation programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program face delivery challenges as USDA loses thousands of employees, forcing farmers to wait longer.
• Julian Edelman reveals Bill Belichick's most memorable rule during Patriots dynasty - Former New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman revealed coach Bill Belichick's mandatory ban on burning items in hotel rooms, years after they led a dynasty in New England.
• Dutch court to rule on climate change case brought by Caribbean islanders - A Dutch district court is ruling Wednesday in a case brought by eight residents of a tiny Caribbean island who accuse the Netherlands' government of not doing enough to protect them from the devastating effects of climate change. The case,
• 'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson explains why Sam Darnold is top Super Bowl LX 'human interest story' - Sam Darnold's incredible comeback story will take center stage in San Francisco, as the Seahawks quarterback prepares for Super Bowl matchup against the Patriots.
• New book claims Shakespeare was actually a Black, Jewish woman poet named Emilia Bassano - New book claims Shakespeare was actually Emilia Bassano, a dark-skinned Jewish woman poet. Author argues the famous playwright's identity has been wrong.
• Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond - Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.
• Amazon laying off about 16,000 corporate workers in latest anti-bureaucracy push - Amazon laid off 14,000 corporate staff in October.
• Barabak: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse - A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.
• Democrats Push to Impeach Kristi Noem, and Ilhan Omar Is Attacked in Minneapolis - Plus, the woman who helped make GPS possible.
• Greenland will not give in, PM says, as Denmark warns world order as we know it is over - Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Wednesday issued a defiant message on the Arctic island's future.
• Bovino was the face of Trump's hardline immigration raids. Now his future is in question - Gregory Bovino's future is now in limbo as public outrage has swelled against the Trump's administration's aggressive tactics, particularly in Minnesota. But will his departure really change the administration's playbook?
• Trump endorses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law for Congress - President Donald Trump is backing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's son-in-law Michael Alfonso, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives.
• AP Top Stories January 28 - Here’s the latest for Wednesday January 28th: DHS says two agents fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti; Liquid sprayed on Rep. Ilhan Omar; Shooting along U.S.-Mexico border; Hundreds of thousands still without power after wi
• Liberal Wisconsin brewing company promises 'free beer, all day long' after Trump dies - The Minocqua Brewing Company in Wisconsin appeared to promote "free beer, all day long" on the day President Donald Trump dies in a Facebook post on Thursday.
• Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories. - “He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.
• Fed Meeting Comes at Pivotal Moment for Central Bank’s Independence - The Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome H. Powell.
• Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $750 million to expand into robotaxis - Khosla Ventures, G2 Venture Partners, Uber, Nvidia and Volvo are all investing in Toronto-based, driverless tech startup Waabi.
• As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States - Efforts to curtail federal law enforcement tactics began last year, but with the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, Democratic lawmakers are pushing harder.
• Fully electric vehicle sales in EU overtake petrol for first time in December - Jan 27 (Reuters) - Fully electric car sales in December overtook petrol for the first time in the European Union, even as policymakers proposed to loosen emissions regulations, data showed on Tuesday.
• LVMH shares plummet 7% as fourth-quarter results lag competitors - LVMH shares plummeted Wednesday after the French luxury conglomerate reported mixed full-year earnings late Tuesday.
• South Korea's SK Hynix to establish a special ‘AI Company’ in the U.S. - SK Hynix will set up a new U.S.-based company focused on artificial intelligence solutions, with $10 billion committed to the project.
• Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’ - A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.
• Inside the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine that exploits teens - Vika, 18, needed a job. Then an offer came for $2,500 to make a simple delivery that seemed too good to be true. It was a Russian sabotage operation.
• House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines - Congress investigates hospitals accused of letting wealthy foreign patients bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists while more than 100,000 Americans wait.
• Angela Rayner declares ‘I’m not dead yet’ as supporters plot Starmer’s downfall - Former deputy PM was speaking before Andy Burnham’s pathway back to parliament was blocked
• Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K, waive all expenses for those making under $100K - Yale announced free tuition for families earning under $200,000 and full cost coverage for those under $100,000, effective for students entering campus this fall.
• China clears first NVIDIA H200 AI chips for import: sources - STORY: China has approved its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips for import.That's according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter.It's a notable shift as Beijing tries to balance its AI development needs with
• Half of Americans have no idea how tax law changes will impact them - Americans know the Big Beautiful Bill will hit their taxes, but a new study has found many have no idea how it'll actually affect them. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers commissioned by TaxSlayer and conducted by Talker Research found 46% ar
• SK Hynix smashes earnings estimates as AI memory demand drives record profit - South Korea's SK Hynix on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue and profit, to beat estimates.
• Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance as AI boom continues - ASML is experiencing several tailwinds including an expectation of increased chipmaking capacity and continued demand for AI semiconductors.
• Man Rushes Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall and Sprays Her - A man who had been sitting in the front row rushed at the Democratic representative and sprayed her with a strong-smelling liquid. He was removed by security and later booked into jail.
• Graham pushes back on Tillis' criticism of Noem, Miller for labeling man killed by Border Patrol a 'terrorist' - Sen. Lindsey Graham defended DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller after they called the man killed by Border Patrol a "domestic terrorist."
• Mining stocks have been on a tear, with gold passing $5,000. Analysts are split on what's next - Appetite for mining stocks has cooled over the past six months, according to a Citi note.
• Exclusive-China gives green light to importing first batch of Nvidia's H200 AI chips, sources say - China has approved its first batch of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips for import, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, marking a shift in position as China ​seeks to balance its AI needs against spurring domestic de
• Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup - This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.
• How Losing Her Limbs Turned Cooking Columnist Yewande Komolafe Into a Different Kind of Cook - Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered. She recounts her journey back to the kitchen, and to herself.
• Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama - A Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama, accusing the football coach-turned-politician of not meeting the legal requirement to have lived in the state for seven years. Ke
• Border czar Homan meets with Minnesota officials following immigration operation tensions - Border Czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after President Trump's reshuffling of federal immigration leadership in the state.
• Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives join UK's Starmer on high-stakes China trip - Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations.
• Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton - The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.
• Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high - The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."
• Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech - President Trump received a heartfelt prayer for "wisdom and protection" during an Iowa restaurant stop ahead of his midterm campaign launch on Tuesday.
• One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models - Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.
• Steelers usher in new coaching era; Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers reunion talk builds - New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy addressed a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers as the team awaits the four-time MVP’s decision.
• Assistant principal at Georgia elementary school accused of stealing from Walmart nearly 100 times - The assistant principal at an elementary school in Cherokee County is on leave after being accused of nearly 100 thefts.
• Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America - Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.
• Ben & Jerry’s co-founder calls for ICE to be 'defunded and disbanded': 'This is not freedom' - Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen called for ICE to be "defunded and disbanded" after fatal shootings in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents.
• Grand Forks police distribute photo of car, hoping to speak to owner - Jan. 27—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Police Department has distributed a photo of a vehicle in hopes that the public can help shed some light on an alleged assault case over the weekend. The reddish four-door sedan is shown in a photo that