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Lead Federal agents executed a court-authorized search Wednesday at Fulton County’s main election office in Union City, south of Atlanta, seeking records tied to the 2020 presidential vote. County officials confirmed the warrant targeted documents from the 2020 elections while the FBI declined additional comment because the matter is ongoing. The action comes amid a … Read more

Lead: OpenAI is reportedly developing a small-team social app aimed at eliminating automated and fake accounts that have plagued platforms such as X. Sources told Forbes on January 28, 2026, the project is early-stage and envisioned as a “real-humans-only” network that may use biometric verification. The plan would pair identity proofing with AI-powered content tools … Read more

In late January 2026, residents across Minneapolis described a new, everyday reality after federal agents moved through neighborhoods: a Saturday morning shooting that killed intensive-care nurse Alex Pretti and a broader surge of ICE and federal activity have left people organizing mutual aid, altering school routines and changing simple acts like leaving the house. Community … Read more

Lead On January 28, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the target federal funds rate at 3.50%–3.75% after three consecutive quarter-point cuts last year. Chair Jerome Powell used the post-decision press conference to defend central bank independence and offered a five-word piece of advice for whoever follows him: “Stay out of elected … Read more

Jan. 28, 2026 — Eli Manning will wait at least another year for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to multiple league sources. The former New York Giants quarterback, one of 15 modern-era finalists for the second straight year, did not reach the final ballot. Manning remains notable for two Super Bowl … Read more

Lead Tom Morello, the guitarist known for Rage Against the Machine, will headline a surprise benefit at First Avenue in Minneapolis at noon on Friday, Jan. 30. The event, announced Wednesday by the venue, lists Rise Against, Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly among the performers and names an additional unnamed special guest. First Avenue … Read more

Starbucks reported on Jan. 28, 2026 that same-store sales in the U.S. rose 4 percent for the quarter ended Dec. 28, 2025, signaling momentum in its turnaround plan. The company said traffic and average ticket improved while global same-store sales climbed 4 percent and revenue reached $9.9 billion. Profit fell to $293 million, down more … Read more

Lead: South African cinemas abruptly lost a planned theatrical premiere of the documentary “Melania” on Jan. 28, 2026, after local distributor Filmfinity said it would not proceed with the territorial release. Filmfinity’s sales and marketing head, Thobashan Govindarajulu, told local media the move followed “recent developments” but declined to identify them. The cancellation came despite … Read more

Lead On Wednesday, Google introduced Auto Browse, a new Chrome feature that uses the Gemini 3 generative AI model to take over browser actions and attempt to complete tasks such as booking flights, hunting for apartments, or filing expenses. The tool runs from the Gemini sidebar in Chrome and is being released in the US … Read more

Researchers at Google DeepMind unveiled AlphaGenome on Jan. 28, 2026, a machine-learning system designed to predict how DNA sequence changes alter gene activity. Built on extensive molecular datasets and presented in Nature, the model can flag mutations likely to turn genes off or inappropriately activate them — findings with direct relevance to cancer and other … Read more

On Jan. 28, 2026, the Portland Fire unveiled the primary home and away uniforms that will mark the franchise’s return to the WNBA this spring. The team introduced a white “Heroine” kit and a red “Explorer” kit, each carrying distinct lettering and number treatments and the Chime logo on the left shoulder. The organization said … Read more

Lead: Queensland authorities announced the euthanization of dingoes after the body of 19-year-old Canadian backpacker Piper James was found on K’gari on January 19, 2026. Six animals were put down as part of a plan targeting a pack of 10 that rangers said showed aggressive behaviour; officials said the action followed safety concerns. An autopsy … Read more

Federal agents carried out court-authorized law-enforcement activity at the Fulton County Election Hub on Wednesday, an action the FBI confirmed but described only as ongoing. The Atlanta Field Office said the matter is under investigation and declined to provide operational details. The visit came days after former President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic … Read more

Lead: In the days after 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, a growing group of high-profile business leaders and public figures publicly condemned the shootings and called for accountability. The incident, which followed the earlier killing of Renee Good in Minnesota this month, has prompted protests across the … Read more

January 28, 2026 — Charity Pierce, who gained national attention on Season 3 of TLC’s My 600-lb Life, died early Tuesday morning at age 50. Family sources told TMZ she passed at 1:20 a.m., surrounded by loved ones after a period in hospice care. Her daughter, Charly Jo, confirmed the death in a Facebook post, … Read more