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• Fetterman demands Trump fire Noem after deadly Minnesota shootings - Senate Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania pressed President Donald Trump to terminate Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
• Saudi Arabia ‘scales back plans for 100-mile desert megacity’ after concerns raised over billions spent - A Saudi official said last year that the government had ‘spent too much’ on its flagship project
• Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process - The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain
• Knicks players condemn deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minnesota - New York Knicks players Karl-Anthony Towns and Guerschon Yabusele spoke out about the Border Patrol-involved shooting that left one dead.
• Joe Scarborough ‘Struck’ as He Agrees With Sean Hannity on ICE: ‘Most Americans Believe That’ - Scarborough played back the Hannity's criticism of ICE raids on places like Home Depot, suggesting a “responsible” program instead.
• Republicans appeal judge's decision rejecting New York City GOP district lines - The GOP appealed a New York judge's ruling that threw out district lines for a Republican, claiming it dilutes Black and Hispanic voting power.
• As Trump shuffles global order, U.K. prime minister heads to Beijing - Keir Starmer’s visit is part of a flurry of diplomacy between Europe and China, but risks angering President Donald Trump.
• These celebrities followed through on leaving the country after Trump's second election win - Celebrities including Kristen Stewart, James Cameron and Rosie O'Donnell followed through on attempts to move out of the country to oppose the Trump administration.
• Texas teen dies after Jeep-pulled sled strikes curb and tree during severe winter storm - Teen dies in sledding accident involving Jeep in Frisco, Texas, authorities said. Another 16-year-old remains critical after sled struck curb, hit tree.
• Coco Gauff smashes racket following Australian Open defeat - American tennis star Coco Gauff was seen smashing her racket in frustration following a straight sets loss to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open.
• Body Cam Video Related to the Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Is Being Reviewed - The Department of Homeland Security said body camera footage, taken from multiple angles, was being examined, as local officials sought to ensure evidence was preserved.
• Fed is likely to lower rates only two more times, even under Trump's next chair pick: CNBC Fed survey - Forecasters don't believe the next Fed chair installed by President Donald Trump will drive down overnight rates towards the low levels demanded by the president.
• The zero-calorie sugar substitute you're using may do more than sweeten food, study says - A new study reveals monk fruit may offer powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds beyond its well-known zero-calorie sweetening properties.
• Man, 29, races against time to preserve voices of Holocaust survivors - “There’s not that many survivors left that I can be picky,” said Jiri Kluc who devotes his free time to interviewing Holocaust survivors around the world.
• As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain - Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.
• FBI investigating Minnesota anti-ICE Signal group chats, Patel says - FBI Director Kash Patel announces investigation into alleged Signal group chats used by anti-ICE activists to track federal agents in Minneapolis.
• Single Mom of 2 with Rare Form of Cancer Says There's Just 1 Person In the World Who Can Save Her Life - Sian Chathyoka suffered “extreme fatigue” and sudden weight loss before being diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer
• How Israel’s West Bank security realities are reshaping the two-state debate - The West Bank remains central to Israel's security strategy as experts debate two-state solution viability following declining Palestinian terrorist incidents.
• California toddler falls out of moving car, mother charged - Police in California, arrested a mother on felony child abuse charges after viral video showed a 19-month-old child falling from a moving SUV.
• Conservative immigration experts split on whether Trump is 'backing down' in MN ICE fight - Top border patrol official leading deportation operations in Minnesota and other states, Gregory Bovino, is set to return to prior duties and will be replaced with Tom Homan in MN.
• Australia PM Albanese visits East Timor to discuss security, gas - SYDNEY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will flag Australia's desire for deeper security and energy ties when he addresses East Timor's parliament on Wednesday, in his first visit
• Uber unveils a new robotaxi with no driver behind the wheel - Uber robotaxi testing begins on public roads in San Francisco Bay Area with plans to launch driverless rides in a major U.S. city later in 2026.
• Domestic abuser 'made woman's life a misery' - Concerned friends of Steven Bulmer's victim noticed multiple injuries, a court hears.
• Ex-MLB star rips Trump admin over Minnesota shooting, calls immigration enforcement 'blatantly racist' - Former MLB outfielder Kole Calhoun ripped the Trump administration on Monday following the deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minnesota.
• Federal appeals court sides with the Trump administration in Minnesota and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race - Alex Vindman, who became a key player along with his twin brother in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Florida. Vindman, an Army veteran, was serving on
• Depression, anxiety and other disorders may have the same genetic cause, study finds - A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder groups sharing DNA patterns.
• GM tops earnings expectations, announces dividend increase and stock buyback program - GM recorded $7.2 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of 2025, largely related to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring in China.
• California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change. Can it survive? - California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous, yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur.
• Hyperliquid Is Now Crypto’s Most Liquid Platform, CEO Claims — How True Is It? - Hyperliquid now controls more than 70% of decentralized perpetuals liquidity and shows tighter BTC spreads than Binance on-chain. CEO Jeff Yan’s “most liquid” claim holds ...
• Water main breaks force road closures across Mecklenburg County - Mecklenburg County woke up to frigid temperatures Tuesday morning, and the cold is already causing problems as water main breaks forced road closures in Matthews and south Charlotte.
• Columbia University names new president that will take over in July 2026 amid federal scrutiny - Columbia University names Jennifer Mnookin as new president, effective July 2026. The Wisconsin chancellor will lead amid ongoing federal scrutiny.
• Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis, and Social Media Giants Face Big Tobacco-Style Lawsuits - Plus, Mamdani’s snowstorm recommendation.
• After Alex Pretti’s Killing, A Divided America Wonders What’s Next - Scenes from the violent unrest in Minneapolis played on a loop in many American households over the weekend, prompting reflection about where the nation is heading.
• Ashland City Schools educator up for National LifeChanger of the Year - National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the country.
• All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU - The trade deal is being widely seen as a strategic hedge against volatile U.S. trade policies.
• Poland built the E.U.’s biggest army, but the threat has changed - As European nations race to build their militaries, Poland has already bolstered its capabilities — but it prepared for conventional war, not hybrid threats like drones.
• MORNING GLORY: Canada is a small power biting the hand that protects it - Mark Carney delivers controversial Davos speech criticizing U.S. as 'hegemon' while Canada fails to meet NATO's 2% defense spending requirement for decades.
• Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25% - President Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
• Philippines grounds company's fleet of passenger ships after at least 18 die in ferry sinking - Philippine officials on Tuesday grounded the entire fleet of passenger ships belonging to a company that owned a ferry that sank in the south and left at least 18 people dead, with more than 300 others rescued. Ten people, mostly crew memb
• India's Modi faces tough task to bolster growth in 2026-27 budget - By Shivangi Acharya and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to bolster fast economic growth and buffer the Asian nation from external shocks through
• The 'middle powers' are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump? - Some are looking to the world's "middle powers" as a possible bulwark against increasing unilateralism among global superpowers.
• Trump Vows Higher Tariffs for South Korea Months After Trade Deal - President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States.
• Anti-ICE agitators arrested outside Minnesota hotel as police declare unlawful assembly: 'No longer peaceful' - Police arrested anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota after they allegedly threw objects at officers outside a hotel where Border Patrol commander was suspect to be staying.
• Puma shares surge 20% after Anta Sports buys stake for $1.8 billion - Shares of Puma surged after China's Anta Sports said it would acquire a 29% stake in the German sportswear company for 1.5 billion euros.
• In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties - After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”
• Streamer IShowSpeed samples food and learns traditional dances in African tour - The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent's cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by images of poverty and violence. The tour of 19 countries ac
• Big Tech’s AI data center push is spawning a new heat economy - AI’s energy problem may also be its solution, as cities are increasingly exploring opportunities to repurpose excess heat from data centers.
• Chinese tech giant Tencent plots Middle East cloud expansion as spending in the region booms - Tencent's expansion will likely put it into more direct competition with U.S. giants including Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
• Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine - All they have to do is sign a contract to fight in Ukraine. As Russia seeks to replenish its forces in nearly four years of war — and avoid an unpopular nationwide mobilization — it's pulling out all the stops to find new troops to send in