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• Texas Moves to Curtail Visas for Skilled Foreign Workers - Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted.
• Natalie Portman blasts Trump immigration crackdown as 'worst of the worst of humanity' - Natalie Portman blasted Trump's immigration crackdown as "the worst of humanity" after deadly ICE incidents, while praising Americans supporting each other.
• Spain Offers Undocumented Migrants a Legal Way to Stay - The measure, unexpectedly approved, comes as other countries are cracking down on immigration.
• Scout Hasn't Sold A Single SUV And It's Already At The Center Of A New Lawsuit - Scout is an EV and EREV maker who has found itself amidst numerous lawsuits despite not having sold a single vehicle. Now it has to deal with another one.
• Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine - Family and friends identify victims of deadly Maine plane crash that killed six people aboard private jet at Bangor airport Sunday night during takeoff.
• My spouse and I make $300,000 a year but lack a firm retirement income target — how should we plan? - Do you really need a firm retirement plan? How detailed does your retirement plan actually need to be? Do you still need a plan even if you plan on working during your retirement? These are some of the more interesting questions that online
• Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade - More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
• Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows - President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat with jaw-dropping photos ahead of lingerie line launch - Sydney Sweeney announces the launch of her new lingerie line, SYRN. The "Euphoria" actress shared a series of jaw-dropping photos ahead of the Jan. 28 drop.
• Photo Shows ICE Agents Deploying at Minneapolis Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting - Violence in Minneapolis in the Wake of Alex Pretti’s Killing
• Mom, 45, Was ‘Begging’ Doctors for MRI Before Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Wasn’t Being Believed’ - Jessica Mason recalled doctors advising her to perform pelvic floor exercises for her persistent pain and bleeding
• Andrea Lucas, EEOC Chair, Recasts Workplace Discrimination in Trump’s Image - Andrea Lucas, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has said she wants to undo years of what she describes as activist excess around labor law.
• Pritzker claims country under Trump worse than COVID pandemic where people died 'in droves' - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that the second Trump administration is actually "slightly worse" than COVID, despite the pandemic deaths.
• 'Doomsday Clock' ticks closer to midnight over global threats, group says - Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds to midnight as scientists warn of nuclear war, climate change and AI threats bringing humanity closer to catastrophe.
• Amanda Anisimova defends right to avoid 'clickbait' questions about US politics at Australian Open - Amanda Anisimova slammed a reporter for asking "clickbait" questions about U.S. politics at the Australian Open, defending her right not to discuss those issues during tennis events.
• Authorities accuse motorcycle and street gang members of targeting Indiana judge for assassination - Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination, police said Tuesday, days after officers arrested five people in connection with the attack. Police and prosecutors at a news conference pr
• Trump admin marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day honoring millions murdered by Nazi regime - The Trump administration recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday on the 81st anniversary since Allied forced liberated Auschwitz.
• Utah children’s author Kouri Richins says state threatened witnesses ahead of trial in husband’s poisoning - Utah mother accused of poisoning husband faces witness intimidation claims before murder trial. Defense alleges prosecution threatened witnesses.
• Sherrill calls Trump funding freeze on Gateway Tunnel an ‘illegal attack’ on New Jersey - New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls on Trump to restore $16 billion Gateway Tunnel funding, warning 100,000 jobs at risk in major infrastructure standoff.
• Far-left DC suburb tells residents to call 911 if they see ICE - Arlington leader tells residents to report ICE sightings to 911, drawing criticism after rescinding federal cooperation agreement.
• From 700 murdered relatives to 3 survivors: Holocaust descendant leads Israeli forces after Oct 7 attacks - Israeli colonel whose parents survived Holocaust continues military service at the age of 56, serving over 3,600 days in reserves including Gaza operations.
• Utah Siblings Who Vanished on Thanksgiving Found in European Orphanage, as Police Arrest Mom Who Left Behind 'To-Do List' - Elleshia Anne Seymour, 35, is facing four counts of custodial interference and removing a child from the state
• Minnesota fraud case is 'canary in the coal mine' for government systems — including elections, lawyer wars - Minnesota fraud scandal serves as warning for election integrity vulnerabilities, warns Justin Riemer, CEO of Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections.
• On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense - Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump is going too far.
• Ivy League watchdog warns Trump’s anti-DEI wins are temporary as colleges ‘wait him out’ - Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson argues the Trump administration should use formal rule-making rather than executive orders to permanently dismantle discriminatory DEI programs.
• The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect - This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.
• 'Pawn Stars' host Rick Harrison marries wife Angie in Mexico family wedding - "Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison married Agripina "Angie" Polushkin in Cancún, Mexico while son Corey recovered from a motorcycle crash with broken ribs.
• Washington Post staffers feeling 'betrayed' as turmoil, looming layoffs rock billionaire Jeff Bezos’ newsroom - The Washington Post is facing the specter of another round of major layoffs, and staffers are feeling "betrayed" by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
• Is Toyota Reliability Becoming More Myth Than Reality - Toyota continues to dominate global sales, but 2024 and 2025 have brought concentrated challenges. From engine-killing debris to transmission software glitches, the shift toward turbocharged and hybrid powertrains is reshaping the brand’s l
• Police investigate VCU nurse who instructed 'sabotage' of ICE agents in viral TikTok videos - VCU nurse allegedly posted TikTok videos instructing viewers to use paralytics and poison ivy against ICE agents, prompting a police investigation and administrative leave.
• Los Angeles homeowner opens fire on burglary suspects fleeing in Studio City neighborhood - A Los Angeles homeowner fired multiple shots at two suspects during attempted burglary in Studio City early Tuesday morning, forcing the pair to flee in SUV.
• Bill Maher says Dems need to tell celebrities to 'shut the f--- up,' Hollywood is holding party back - Bill Maher told the California Post that the Democratic Party should tell celebrities to "shut the f--- up" to win future elections, calling Hollywood the "epicenter of the woke left."
• Is social media harmful for kids? Meta and YouTube face trial after TikTok settles suit - Jury selection was scheduled to began in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday in the first of a series of closely-watched lawsuits seeking to prove social apps are "defective" and inflict harm on children, but a last-minute agreement by TikTo
• The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect - The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43 day shutdown in 2025.
• 4 Hikers Stranded on Mountain During Storm. Rescuers Unable to Reach Them for 4 Days Because of Avalanche Threat - “This time of year, it’s not just a hike, it’s a mountaineering objective,” said Brent Boulet, president of Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue
• Florida man allegedly tells victim 'sorry ... I need to see my grandmother' during armed carjacking - A masked teen allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint in Orange County, Florida, telling her he needed the car to visit his grandmother, authorities said.
• Composer Philip Glass drops Kennedy Center world premiere over Trump takeover - WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - American composer Philip Glass withdrew the world premiere of his symphony "Lincoln" from the Kennedy Center on Monday, saying the work's values conflict with those of
• DHS Goon Desperately Clings to Slain Nurse ‘Terrorist’ Label on Fox News - A top Department of Homeland Security official is desperately clinging to the false claim that an ICU nurse shot dead by a federal agent in Minnesota was a “domestic terrorist.” Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary, managed to make a
• Trump signs executive order to 'preempt' permitting process for fire-destroyed homes in L.A. - Instead of going through the usual regulatory process, residents using federal emergency funds to rebuild would have certify compliance with local standards.
• 'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood breaks down in tears over teen's emotional tribute audition - Carrie Underwood breaks down in tears during an emotional "American Idol" audition as teen performs tribute song for bullying victim who died by suicide.
• Judge threatens contempt for ICE leader, orders him to appear in court - A Minnesota federal judge has ordered acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in court after his agency allegedly violated a detention order.
• Report: WWE Thinks It Will Be Easier To Keep Royal Rumble Surprises Secret This Year - Fightful Select claims that WWE doesn't believe it will have issues keeping surprise Royal Rumble entrees hidden this upcoming weekend.
• Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership - Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership. Gla
• University of Michigan student vanishes from fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero night - University of Michigan student Lucas Mattson, 19, found dead after leaving fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero conditions. His body was found after 20-hour search effort.
• Trump says Noem doing 'very good job,' won't step down as homeland security chief amid Minnesota shift - Donald Trump Trump says Noem doing 'very good job,' won't step down as homeland security chief amid Minnesota shift By Anders Hagstrom Fox News
• Maine's 'lobster lady' Virginia Oliver, who worked decades in the lobster industry, dies at 105 - Virginia Oliver, one of the oldest lobster fishers in the world who trapped crustaceans in Maine for nearly a century, has died. Born in Rockland, Maine, Oliver started trapping lobsters at age 8 alongside her father and older brother at a
• Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm - Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine Sunday night. The Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and burned on takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:4
• Grubhub confirms data breach amid extortion claims - Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of stolen customer support data.
• Gene Hackman's $6 Million Santa Fe Home Where He Died Alongside Wife Finds a Buyer in Less Than 2 Weeks - The prolific actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at the estate in February 2025
• The Latest: Federal Judge orders ICE chief to court to explain why detainees are denied due process - President Donald Trump is headed to Iowa on Tuesday as part of the White House’s midterm-year pivot toward affordability, even as his administration remains mired in fallout over a second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in in