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• Nike slashes 775 jobs in US to speed up automation, boost profit - By Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P.
• Former NRA spokesperson questions if lethal force was warranted in deadly Minneapolis shooting - Dana Loesch questioned the Minneapolis shooting of an armed man by Border Patrol agents on Monday and urged the Trump administration to be careful with language.
• Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to leave Minnesota, as Tom Homan takes over - Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino will leave Minnesota operations as Trump deploys border czar Tom Homan following violent clashes during ICE operations.
• Trump says tariffs on South Korean autos, pharma, lumber to rise to 25% over trade deal enaction delay - South Korean-based automaker Hyundai Motor is the largest importer of new vehicles from that country into the United States.
• TikTok uninstalls are up 150% following U.S. joint venture - TikTok's daily average U.S. app uninstalls have increased nearly 150% over the past five days compared to the previous three months, Sensor Tower told CNBC.
• N.J. man, 67, dies shoveling snow during storm - The man was found lying on his back with a snow shovel in his hand.
• Nike to cut 775 employees as it accelerates 'automation' at U.S. distribution centers - Nike is cutting 775 employees, primarily from jobs at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Norwood woman struck and killed by snowplow at MBTA commuter rail lot - On Monday, MBTA Transit police were still in the Norwood Central Commuter rail lot, one day after a horrific snowplow accident killed a 51-year-old Norwood woman, just as a powerful weekend snowstorm struck Massachusetts.
• Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard - New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.
• Why stablecoins could power the AI agent economy - guce guce Your pr
• Browns' Shedeur Sanders named to Pro Bowl as replacement quarterback, joins rare NFL company: reports - Shedeur Sanders is set to make history as the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback earned a Pro Bowl selection as a replacement for Drake Maye, who is going to the Super Bowl.
• India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say - By Aditi Shah and Philip Blenkinsop NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the
• Dad Filming Drive with Son Captures Terrifying Moment Truck Slams Into San Antonio Highway Sign - A father and son were on their way to a basketball game when a truck began driving erratically — and seconds later, the crash unfolded right in front of them
• Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape - Russia reportedly called the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project "provocative" as an expert says Russia's reaction shows the system's power as a bargaining chip.
• White House Distances Trump From Initial Response to Minnesota Killing - Officials clearly understood that the fatal shooting of a demonstrator posed one of the gravest political threats to President Trump since his inauguration.
• Victoria Beckham's former Spice Girls bandmate admits she parents 'differently' as famous family faces turmoil - Spice Girls star Mel C reveals why she kept daughter Scarlet out of public eye, contrasting her approach with celebrity friends who embrace fame.
• Democrat who broke with party says his DHS funding vote a 'mistake' after 2nd Minneapolis ICE shooting - Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi apologizes for supporting the DHS funding bill after a deadly ICE incident, as party unity fractures ahead of potential government shutdown.
• Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming drug cartel boss to plead not guilty, lawyer says - An attorney for Ryan Wedding, a former pro snowboarder who competed for Canada in the Olympics, said his client would plead not guilty to charges that accuse him of running a drug cartel empire and ordering the killing of a witness while on
• 'Starry Night Murderer' allegedly terrorizing people after early prison release, parole violations - Larry Hurwitz, convicted in 1990 murder case, allegedly violated parole and faces new domestic violence charges in Clackamas County with $500,000 bail set.
• Washington Post staffers plead with billionaire owner Jeff Bezos to save the paper amid major looming layoffs - Washington Post staffers have resorted to directly addressing billionaire owner Jeff Bezos as rumors of massive layoffs swirl around the newspaper.
• Wife of passenger killed in fatal train crash says they’ve been ‘robbed’ of future together - The incident in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire in August 2020 claimed three lives and injured six others
• China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge - Military turmoil in China raises Taiwan invasion concerns as Xi Jinping removes senior officers. Analysts warn of growing instability despite control.
• Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people - Beer cans, candles and blood-stained clothing littered a soccer field in central Mexico on Monday, a day after gunmen killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a gathering after an amateur match. While authorities investigate the killi
• Sydney Sweeney sparks backlash after scaling Hollywood sign for after-dark photo shoot - Sydney Sweeney allegedly climbed the Hollywood sign without permission to promote her lingerie line, hanging bras on the landmark and could face charges.
• Thune steamrolls Dems' DHS revolt as Fetterman defects, Schumer under pressure - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus want the DHS funding bill stripped from the broader package, teeing up a partial government shutdown in the process.
• Fired nurse who wished childbirth injury on Karoline Leavitt says 'f--- you' to critics - A Florida nurse fired after wishing harm to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended her controversial childbirth comments in new TikTok video.
• Gold tops $5,000, silver soars as 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally continues - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez snaps at Washington, declares ‘enough’ of US influence - Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez rebukes U.S. interference, telling Washington to stop giving "orders" to Venezuelan politicians amid tensions.
• DHS shares obscene, threatening voicemail sent to ICE agent, blaming local pols for 'incitement' - DHS releases disturbing voicemail threatening ICE agent amid Minneapolis unrest, calling for immediate action against those targeting federal officers.
• 'The View' hosts defend gun ownership as check to tyranny after years of show criticizing gun rights - "The View" hosts defend Second Amendment rights after years of criticizing gun ownership, marking a notable shift in their stance on firearms and government power following recent events.
• ‘Fluid Situation’: Karoline Leavitt Awkwardly Responds After Being Confronted on Officials Calling Alex Pretti an ‘Assassin’ - Karoline Leavitt appeared to acknowledge that Trump Cabinet members jumped to conclusions when they labeled Alex Pretti an "assassin."
• Missing elementary school teacher found dead in snow after leaving bar over the weekend - Police say Rebecca Rauber was found covered in snow from the storm that hit over the weekend
• Fed Expected to End Rate-Cutting Cycle This Week - The Federal Reserve is widely expected to halt its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week, as a steadier jobs market restores a degree of consensus at the central bank. But much of the focus will remain on Chair Jerome Powell who is at odds
• Minnesota drags Trump's ICE to court in effort to pause immigration crackdown - At issue is Trump's deployment of some 3,000 ICE officials to Minnesota, as part of its sprawling 'Operation Metro Surge' campaign.
• Why this veteran capitalist is more bullish on robotaxis than humanoids - Battle of the investments: humanoids vs. autonomous cars.
• The next phase of I-94 construction begins soon. These closures are coming in February - Gov. Tony Evers approved $61 million for the next segment of the Interstate-94 East-West Project. Here's what to know about Early East Leg work.
• Another shutdown appears likely after Minnesota shooting prompts revolt by Democrats - The standoff has also revealed fractures among GOP lawmakers, who have called for a federal and state investigation into the shooting and congressional hearings.
• See which roads are still closed in Louisiana due to winter storm - Many major roadways are still closed in Louisiana as a result of sleet and ice. Here are updated road closures from the Louisiana DOTD.
• AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions - The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech equipment is imported, according to a recent MRB Partners report.
• 12 products to bring you comfort during cold and flu season - Treat cold and flu season with rest-and-recover picks like sherpa blankets, fuzzy socks, humidifiers, weighted blankets and more.
• Our Photographer Describes the Scene After the Pretti Shooting - David Guttenfelder, a Times photographer based in Minneapolis, describes what he saw at the scene where Alex Jeffrey Pretti had been killed by federal agents.
• Rabid Bat Found Near Popular California Trail Prompts Urgent Warning to Hikers and Their Pets - Officials warn that bat bites can go unnoticed and urge prompt reporting of any possible exposure
• Trump tells New York Magazine he'll sue its 'a-- off' if reporter writes 'bad story' on his health - President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to sue New York Magazine's "a-- off" if it wrote a "bad" story about his health during an Oval Office interview.
• Thousands of Flights Canceled Monday After Snowstorm - Delays and cancellations persisted a day after more than 11,000 flights were canceled. Airports in the Northeastern U.S. were hit the hardest.
• Why mental health training for managers is a non-negotiable today - Spring Health reports mental health training for managers is essential for improving employee well-being and organizational success.
• White House backs Noem, Border Patrol as Homan takes point in Minneapolis after fatal shooting - Border czar Tom Homan deployed to Minnesota following fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents, as White House addresses immigration enforcement tensions.
• Milwaukee police chief responds to anti-Israel critics after attending overseas security program - Milwaukee's police chief responded to fierce backlash after attending a counterterrorism training in Israel last month.
• Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl - Out of the stellar quarterback class in 2018, Sam Darnold earned the first Super Bowl appearance out of all of them with the Seattle Seahawks.
• Storm impacts linger as Virginia stays under emergency - (The Center Square) – Virginia remained under an emergency declaration Monday as lingering winter weather continued to disrupt travel and strain the regional power grid, with prolonged cold increasing higher electricity demand across much o
• Self-described Minn Antifa member calls for 'armed' men to stop immigration agents he calls 'mass murderers' - Minneapolis Antifa activist Kyle Wagner demands armed response against federal immigration agents after two anti-ICE agitators killed this month.