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Advertisers raised alarm after reports that X's Grok chatbot produced misogynistic content and images involving minors, and Sir Keir Starmer has urged Ofcom to consider banning the platform in Britain.

Dave Matthews posted a video condemning Trump administration officials and ICE after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis; the administration has described the incident as self-defense and multiple videos of the encounter have circulated.

Angela Arnold founded Angels of Michigan and prepares free weekly meals in Detroit that serve about 200 people, while also distributing clothing and blankets with help from local volunteers and occasional donations.

Shareholders filed a federal securities class action alleging DeFi Technologies misled investors about its arbitrage-driven business as competition reduced exploitable opportunities; the complaint follows November disclosures that cut full-year revenue guidance and motions for lead-plaintiff appointment are due January 30, 2026.

Boeing recorded its highest airplane deliveries in seven years and is preparing to raise production of the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliners, the article reports.

Greggs says capital spending has passed its peak and will fall significantly in 2026 and again in 2027, after slower sales and a sharp share fall in 2025.

More than 400 borrowers answered a survey and many said they are enrolled in the SAVE plan and worried about its proposed end; respondents also reported concerns about defaults, wage garnishment, and uncertainty around Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

DHS announced on Jan. 8 that members of Congress must give seven days' notice before visiting ICE detention facilities, citing concerns about political violence; the change followed a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired in December 2025, raising premiums for many enrollees and prompting some people to seek other coverage or cut household spending.

Kelley Lokensgard, a 33-year-old chief cabin attendant at Silver Air, describes long, irregular hours and hands-on service tasks that include catering, cleaning, and safety checks while earning in the low six figures and traveling with VIP clients.

A gas cylinder exploded during a wedding reception in Islamabad, killing at least eight people including the bride and groom and injuring seven; police say an investigation is under way.

LinkedIn research finds about 80% of workers feel unprepared for the 2026 job hunt, and the company says many recruiters report AI is surfacing 'hidden gem' candidates; LinkedIn also reported 93% of recruiters plan to increase AI use in 2026.

President Trump said Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners following last week's U.S. operation; at least 18 prisoners were reported freed and Nicolás Maduro and his wife were transported to the United States to face federal charges.

Local authorities say a 14-year-old in Eight Mile, Alabama, was found living alone and taken for medical care after an employee reported her stumbling; her mother and stepfather were arrested on child abuse and animal cruelty charges.

A federal jury convicted LaShonda and Marlon Moore for operating a pyramid scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic that prosecutors say caused more than $25 million in losses and affected over 10,000 people. Sentencing dates have not been set.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters that additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and that about $5 billion in frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights could be deployed; he also plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders next week.

An ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota left Renee Good dead, and some Trump administration officials say the rapid use of the term "domestic terrorism" could undermine public confidence while a federal investigation is underway.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and he plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders about re-engagement; Venezuela holds about 3.59 billion IMF Special Drawing Rights, reported as worth about $4.9 billion, that are currently frozen.

A federal jury found Marlon and LaShonda Moore guilty this week of conspiracy, multiple wire fraud counts and money laundering after prosecutors said their “Blessings In No Time” program took more than $25 million from over 10,000 people during the COVID‑19 pandemic; a sentencing date has not been set.

Michael McKee was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe, who were found dead in their Columbus home on Dec. 30. McKee is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to block courts and private creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenues held in designated U.S. Treasury accounts. The order places proceeds from Venezuelan oil sales into a legal firewall in the Foreign Government Deposit Funds, the administration said it was needed for U.S. national security and foreign policy.

An ICE officer reportedly fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, and the incident has prompted lawmakers from both parties to call for investigations and other responses on Capitol Hill.

The proposed Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% tax on assets of California residents worth over $1 billion; if organizers gather enough signatures it would appear on the November ballot and, if approved, apply retroactively to residents as of Jan. 1.

Amazon has started selling Novo Nordisk's new oral Wegovy weight‑loss pill in the United States, where Novo Nordisk began rolling it out on Jan. 5; Amazon says it will also add the pill to prescription kiosks in select One Medical clinics in the coming weeks.

Officials say an ex-husband was arrested in Illinois and charged in the Dec. 30 deaths of a Columbus couple, and the couple's children were found safe.

President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to block seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts; the order cites the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.

Four tankers that left Venezuela in early January with their transponders off have reportedly returned to Venezuelan waters, after U.S. forces seized some vessels amid a U.S. push to access Venezuelan oil following Nicolás Maduro's arrest.

Oceania Cruises announced it will accept only guests aged 18 and older for new reservations; bookings made before Jan. 7, 2026 that include minors will still be honored.

A U-Haul analysis ranked Texas first on its 2025 Growth Index using one-way customer transactions, and the company reported more than 265,000 people moved to Texas from other states in 2025.

Court records show Michael David McKee has been charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30 deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe; the couple's two young children were found unharmed.