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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 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
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
Lead: On Jan. 29, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that a sequence of regulatory, procedural and equipment failures allowed an Army Black Hawk helicopter to collide with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport, producing catastrophic results. The NTSB unanimously found that the Federal Aviation Administration approved … Read more
Lead: The New York Jets announced the hiring of Brian Duker as their defensive coordinator on the day of the move. Duker, 36, joins a staff rebuilt after last season’s 3-14 finish under head coach Aaron Glenn. He arrives after two seasons with the Miami Dolphins as secondary coach and defensive pass-game coordinator and is … Read more
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will cut 16,000 corporate roles as part of a further restructuring, the largest single reduction in its history. The move follows a 14,000-person layoff announced in October and comes as the company shifts investment toward large-scale artificial intelligence projects, including new data centers and specialized chips. The reductions are … Read more
Lead On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines ended more than a 50-year open-seating practice, rolling out assigned seats and new fare bundles across its network. The change—debuted amid celebratory scenes at Dallas Love Field and stressed gate operations at several airports—introduced eight numbered boarding groups plus priority options. Passengers and staff reported both immediate benefits, such as … Read more
Lead: A research team at Spain’s National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) led by Mariano Barbacid reports a triple-drug treatment that eradicated the most aggressive form of pancreatic cancer in laboratory mice, with no tumour relapse observed during extended follow-up. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), follow six years of … Read more
Lead: On Wednesday, the The Hague District Court ordered the Dutch government to prepare a legal plan to protect the 20,000 residents of Bonaire from climate-driven threats, finding that officials failed to take timely and appropriate measures. The ruling requires binding emissions targets to be written into law within 18 months and marks a clear … Read more
Lead Apple on January 28 launched Apple Creator Studio, a bundled subscription that packages its professional creative apps and premium content for creators across Mac, iPad and iPhone. The service costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year, includes a one‑month free trial and offers a discounted education plan at $2.99 per month or $29.99 … Read more
On Jan. 28, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed a long-standing U.S. commitment to a strong-dollar policy in a CNBC interview, a day after President Donald Trump’s remarks had sent the dollar lower and stirred talk of intervention. Bessent said the United States pursues a strong dollar by maintaining the right economic fundamentals, and he … Read more
