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• 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
• ‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly calls drama surrounding hit show's final season a ‘shame’ - Kelly Reilly finally speaks out about the controversial ending of "Yellowstone," calling the behind-the-scenes drama "a shame."
• 'Star Trek' actress says backlash pushes the show’s 'wokeness' to warp speed - Gina Yashere embraces "super woke" label for "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" after facing criticism, calls herself a "space lesbian" in defiant response.
• Trump launches midterm push in Iowa, warns losses would derail agenda: 'We gotta win' - Trump launched his midterm campaign in Iowa Tuesday, warning supporters that losing Congress would jeopardize tax cuts and border policies in 2026 elections.
• D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed - An initial report from an internal agency watchdog says the Minneapolis man was shot by law enforcement after resisting arrest, but makes no mention of the allegations leveled by a Trump administration official.
• Amazon inadvertently sends email to employees confirming Wednesday layoffs - Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
• Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority - A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
• Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at Minneapolis town hall - Rep. Ilhan Omar was able to continue her town hall in Minneapolis after a man got up, charged her and sprayed her with something while she was speaking at a town hall.
• Larry Ellison's Sailboat Split With Wife Was 'Pivotal': Here Is What The Oracle Founder Says You Should Think About When People Call You 'Crazy' - Oracle Corp co-founder Larry Ellison once said a disagreement over buying a sailboat ended his marriage. From Medical School Dreams To Discontent In his 2016 commencement speech at the University of Southern California, Ellison reflected on
• US has told Ukraine it must sign peace deal with Russia to get security guarantees, source says - WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The United States has told Ukraine that it must sign on to a peace deal with Russia in order to get U.S. security guarantees, a source familiar with internal discussions
• Oscar-nominated composer latest performer to pull Trump Kennedy Center performance over 'conflict' with values - American composer Philip Glass pulled the premiere of his "Lincoln" symphony at the Trump Kennedy Center, citing "conflict" with the center's leadership.
• Wall Street Thinks This AI Stock Is the Next Big Thing - While AI chip stocks continue to garner outsize attention, smart analysts are looking elsewhere for growth.
• Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report - Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.
• Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings - Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.
• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up as Wall Street braces for Fed decision, Big Tech earnings - Wall Street is assessing the Federal Reserve and 'magnificent seven' earnings reports in a big week for data releases.
• Tech tycoon husband arrested after wife found dead below mountain highway in wealthy enclave - Tech executive accused of killing wife amid $4.5 million divorce battle. Aryan Papoli's body discovered 75 feet below highway in the Crestline area.
• Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after 'egregious schemes' allegedly displaced workers - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.
• Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn't fallen too low - The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.
• Government officials and business execs slammed over concerning behavior ahead of World Economic Forum: 'It's pure hypocrisy' - "The world's most powerful and superrich elite discuss global challenges..."
• Asia markets set to open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record - Markets across Asia were poised to extend gains on Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
• Jim Cramer names 3 stocks bearing the brunt of Trump’s agenda – and 2 others benefiting - President Donald Trump is a force to be reckoned with in the stock market — but whether he's helping or hurting companies depends on where they sit.
• Swalwell promises if elected governor, former ICE agents would be 'un-hirable' in California - Rep. Eric Swalwell appeared to say former ICE agents would be "un-hirable" in California if he becomes governor, according to statements he made on Tuesday.
• Travelers told to avoid Minneapolis due to 'violent clashes' with immigration authorities - Germany updates its U.S. travel advisory, citing immigration protests and "violent clashes" in Minneapolis and other cities, advising citizens to avoid crowds.