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Is this the world’s first solid-state battery? | The Verge
A full charge in five minutes?
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January 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say | AP News
Authorities say Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI’s Portland office says it is investigating an “agent involved shooting” that happened around 2:15 p.m.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Inside ICE's Tool
to Monitor Phones in Entire
Neighborhoods
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January 8, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Iran: BIG protest
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January 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Trump considers West Wing colonnade expansion for ballroom 'symmetry'

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Trump considers West Wing colonnade expansion for ballroom 'symmetry'
President Trump's ballroom architect said he is exploring the construction of an additional second story to the White House's West Wing colonnade
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January 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Was ICE agent's use of force reckless? Experts analyze Minneapolis shooting.

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Experts analyze videos showing use of force in Minnesota ICE shooting
Law enforcement agencies have long considered vehicles deadly weapons, but have increasingly clamped down on officers firing at motorists.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s pick to be the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York must stop his work on two ongoing criminal investigations into President Donald Trump’s political foe Letitia James, the New York state attorney general.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Protests erupt in Iran's capital after exiled prince's call for demonstration
Protests have erupted in Iran's capital following a call by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for mass demonstrations.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
U.S. officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States, according to four sources famil...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Russia rejects Trump's 20-point peace plan for Ukraine: 'Forming a true axis of war' | New York Post
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected the latest US-backed offering to end the Russia-Ukraine war, issuing a blistering rebuff that threatens to blow up President Trump’s peace pl…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela | CNN Politics
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit fu...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Senate votes to restrict Trump on Venezuela
The procedural vote is a rare critique of Trump’s authority in the first test of GOP loyalty since last weekend’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
www.politico.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Senate votes to restrict Trump on Venezuela - POLITICO
The procedural vote is a rare critique of Trump’s authority in the first test of GOP loyalty since last weekend’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Minnesota officials say the feds have blocked them from investigating ICE shooting
Tensions flared in the Minneapolis area, as protesters and law enforcement clashed today after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman yesterday. Follow for live news updates.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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ICE shooting live updates: Minneapolis protesters gather outside immigration court | AP News
Protesters in Minneapolis gathered to protest the killing of motorist Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer. Mayor Jacob Frey said federal agents should leave the city.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/u...
Deadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September
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January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/...
Kids are riding suitcases on wheels, and not everyone is amused
Ride-on luggage and scooters can help kids travel better, depending on how and where they’re used.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Locals wanted to rebuild Pacific Palisades, Altadena. Then the big investors moved in
Investors purchased 40% of lot sales in areas damaged by the L.A. fires during Q3 of 2025, according to an analysis by Redfin.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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The Los Angeles wildfires were ‘the perfect storm’. Is the city ready for the next one?
After the devastating fires, neighborhoods pledged to build back stronger and better than before. A year later, they’re still untangling issues
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January 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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How Europe will try to save Greenland from Trump
POLITICO spoke with officials, diplomats, experts and NATO insiders to map out 4 potential strategies for deterring the U.S. president.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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US suspends funds for needy families in five Democratic-led states
Administration has alleged fraud in decision to halt grants from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York
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January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Trump administration jails migrant teens in facility known for child abuse - The Washington Post
Pennsylvania recently revoked a license for the secure juvenile detention center where the administration sends some migrant children, even some with no pending criminal charges.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:16 PM