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[ad_1] Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is skeptical about many things the Trump administration is saying about de-escalating its immigration crackdown in his state. “I know who I’m dealing with. I know that they’re not going to keep their word,” Walz tells NPR. Walz, a Democrat, sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers on Friday following weeks of protests and the deadly shootings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti. Walz says he still wants to “find a way forward”– with a caveat. “I’m not going to compromise on the First Amendment. I’m not going to allow [Trump administration…

[ad_1] At a Santa Clara City Council meeting this week, a man dressed as Batman delivered an angry speech criticizing the city’s perceived cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident unfolded amid growing national protests over federal immigration enforcement and heightened tensions following the recent deaths of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good during ICE-related encounters in Minnesota. Speaking during a joint meeting of the Santa Clara City Council and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority on January 27, 2026, the masked speaker accused local officials of failing to protect residents and allowing federal authorities to overstep their…

[ad_1] OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot and then Moltbot, crossed 180,000 GitHub stars and drew 2 million visitors in a single week, according to creator Peter Steinberger. Security researchers scanning the internet found over 1,800 exposed instances leaking API keys, chat histories, and account credentials. The project has been rebranded twice in recent weeks due to trademark disputes.The grassroots agentic AI movement is also the biggest unmanaged attack surface that most security tools can't see.Enterprise security teams didn't deploy this tool. Neither did their firewalls, EDR, or SIEM. When agents run on BYOD hardware, security stacks…

[ad_1] In September 2022, the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman who died in police custody after she was detained by the morality police for wearing a hijab “improperly,” sparked widespread protest around Iran. Authorities claimed Amini died of a heart attack while in custody, while her family said she was beaten. The demonstrations over her death quickly morphed into wider discontent with the regime.In the six months since, Iranian security forces have routinely used draconian tactics to try to suppress protests, going so far as to arrest children. In a report released Thursday, Amnesty International found children arrested…

[ad_1] Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Seattle Seahawks are vying for their second Super Bowl win in franchise history, but they’ll be plenty busy almost immediately after the game. According to ESPN, the team, owned by Paul Allen’s estate, will go up for sale after the big game.Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, died in 2018, and the team has been run by his sister, Jody, ever since. The same goes for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM Head coach Mike MacDonald celebrates with Jody Allen of the Seattle Seahawks…

[ad_1] Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, defended the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange against accusations that it played a central role in last October’s $19 billion market crash. Speaking in a live ask-me-anything session on Binance’s platform, Zhao called such claims “far-fetched” and said they ignore broader market dynamics, Bloomberg reports. Summary Zhao called claims that Binance caused the $19 billion crypto crash in October 2025 “far-fetched.” Binance provided around $600 million to affected users and operates under Abu Dhabi regulation and US monitorship, with Zhao noting system issues were already addressed. Zhao was pardoned by Trump…

[ad_1] Don Lemon Faces Federal Judge After Church Protest Indictment Published January 30, 2026 2:46 PM PST Don Lemon made his first court appearance in Los Angeles today — staring down the fallout from his surprise federal arrest tied to a Minnesota church protest earlier this month. The former CNN anchor headed into Los Angeles Federal Court. Play video content TMZ.com Don’s husband, Tim Malone, showed up to court to support the journalist … though he kept his thoughts to himself as he walked past the cameras. As we reported, Lemon was reportedly charged with violating a federal law by…

[ad_1] پاکستان نے ایران اور امریکا کے درمیان جاری کشیدگی ختم کرنے کے لیے سفارتی کوششیں شروع کردی ہیں۔ اس ضمن میں وزیراعظم نے ایرانی صدر سے ٹیلی فون پر رابطہ کیا، دونوں رہنماؤں نے بدلتی ہوئی علاقائی صورتحال پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال کیا۔ وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے خطے میں امن، سلامتی اور ترقی کے فروغ کے لیے پائیدار مذاکرات اور فعال سفارتی روابط کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔ دوسری طرف پاکستان امریکا کے ساتھ بھی رابطے میں ہے، کیونکہ وہ سمجھتا ہے کہ اگر دونوں ملکوں میں تصادم کی صورتحال پیدا ہوئی تو اس کا اثر پورے خطے پر…

[ad_1] Reporting Highlights The Claim: Nike in recent years has said its suppliers around the world pay, on average, 1.9 times the local minimum wage. The Reality: About 100 workers from more than 10 factories in Indonesia told us they made nowhere near that much, reflecting the limitations of relying on Nike’s global average. What Nike Says: It’s a mistake to solely compare pay to the minimum wage, Nike said. The company says 66% of workers earn a living wage — enough to meet basic needs plus a bit more. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who…

[ad_1] Want a veteran player who hits for power? A plug-and-play designated hitter? Meet Marcell Ozuna.The 35-year-old designated hitter/outfielder remains a considerable power threat from the right side of the plate, blasting 21 home runs in 145 regular-season games in 2025 and averaging 39.5 home runs and 102 RBIs per season for the Atlanta Braves from 2023-24. He provides a creditable power hitter who can do damage in the heart of any MLB lineup.Here are the top three MLB free agent fits for Ozuna should he depart Atlanta. Marcell Ozuna is a two-time Silver Slugger. (Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)…