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Lead: Attorney General Pam Bondi on Jan. 25, 2026 urged Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to allow federal access to the state’s voter registration lists and public-assistance records following two recent shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Bondi’s three-page letter linked those requests to restoring “law and order,” and asked Minnesota to repeal sanctuary policies … Read more

On Jan. 25, 2026, chief executives from Minnesota’s largest corporations issued a public letter urging an “immediate de-escalation of tensions” after a week of protests in Minneapolis tied to a federal immigration-enforcement operation. The statement, signed by leaders at Target, Best Buy, General Mills, Cargill and roughly four dozen other large firms and health systems, … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 25, 2026, Brooklyn quartet Geese made their network television debut on Saturday Night Live, performing two tracks from their 2025 album Getting Killed. The appearance — on an episode hosted by Teyana Taylor — put the band’s off-kilter aesthetic before a mass audience and prompted sharply divided reactions in real time. One … Read more

On January 25, 2026, reports surfaced that Apple has reorganized parts of its AI teams and is preparing two distinct Siri upgrades tied to iOS 26.4 and iOS 27, with Google’s Gemini models said to underpin the new assistant. The changes reflect a broader push by Apple to accelerate generative AI work after lagging behind … Read more

Jan 25, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC — The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots released their gameday inactive lists ahead of the AFC Championship Game. Denver saw center Luke Wattenberg activated from the roster while several offensive contributors remained unavailable, including J.K. Dobbins who was not activated off IR. New elevations at receiver and a … Read more

Lead Counties across Northeast Ohio activated snow emergencies Sunday as a winter storm left roads snow-covered and slick. Erie County escalated to a Level 3 at 2:00 p.m., the highest restriction, while multiple neighboring counties moved to Level 2 and several to Level 1 earlier in the day. Local authorities warned that only essential travel … Read more

Leaders from the European Union and India are meeting in New Delhi this week to finalise a free trade agreement and a new security and defence partnership after a period of mounting economic pressure from US tariffs and geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The talks coincide with the presence of European Commission President … Read more

Lead: A Level 2 driving restriction is currently in effect for New Castle and Kent Counties, limiting travel to essential personnel and approved deliveries as a winter storm impacts Delaware roads. DELDOT crews are actively clearing routes; spokesman C.R. McLeod says there are more than 300 plows operating across the two counties. Officials warn that … Read more

Lead: A New York startup, Aircela, has developed a refrigerator-sized unit that synthesizes gasoline from ambient air and electricity. The device, demonstrated publicly this year, captures CO2 and water vapor, converts them through electrochemical steps into hydrocarbons and dispenses gasoline from a built-in pump. In its present configuration the machine produces about one gallon per … Read more

Lead Yamaha’s influence on performance cars is deeper than its reputation as a motorcycle and musical-instrument maker suggests. Between the 1960s and the 2010s, Yamaha designed or built engines used in several production cars—from the Toyota 2000GT to the Lexus LFA and niche supercars—delivering high-revving character, compact packaging solutions and, in some cases, extraordinary power … Read more

Lead: On 25 January 2026 at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 courtesy of a 29th-minute own goal by Lisandro Martínez. The match, played in front of a lively north London crowd, followed an early period of Arsenal control and a key save from United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The result left Arsenal in … Read more

Lead Actor Eric Dane, 53, canceled a scheduled appearance at the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala on Saturday, Jan. 24, just hours before the event, with organizers saying he was not “well enough to attend” because of “the physical realities of ALS.” Dane had been due to receive the gala’s Advocate of … Read more

Lead On Jan. 25, 2026, the Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with Jonathan Gannon to become their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN. Gannon, 43, replaces Jeff Hafley, who departed last week to become the Miami Dolphins’ head coach after two seasons running Green Bay’s defense. Gannon arrives after being fired by the Arizona Cardinals … Read more

Lead On Saturday in south Minneapolis, federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during an encounter that followed weeks of immigration enforcement and street protests. State and federal officials have issued sharply different descriptions of the moments before the shooting: federal authorities say Pretti approached agents with a 9mm handgun and was shot … Read more

U.S. auto leaders entered 2026 warning of a volatile year after a January 13 visit by President Donald Trump to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Executives from Ford, Toyota, Hyundai and others say they are simultaneously preparing contingency plans and modest optimism as the sector faces weak consumer demand, rising ownership costs and trade … Read more