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Thousands march through downtown Minnapolis protesting against ICE as state workers hold general strike - CBS News

Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities are closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.

No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee - AP News

Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday. Although Oats called the NCAA system that is allowing professional players to return to co…

Unvaccinated child marks Bay Area county's first measles case in over a decade - SFGATE

On Wednesday, Napa County public health officials announced that an unvaccinated child was the third person in the Bay Area with a confirmed measles case.

Dabo Swinney incriminates Pete Golding, Ole Miss with detailed timeline on Luke Ferrelli transfer, flip - On3

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Vance addresses criticism that Trump admin has not done enough to move anti-abortion rights agenda forward - ABC News

Indonesian Influencer Lula Lahfah Found Dead at 26 - TMZ

Tragic news out of Indonesia -- Popular internet personality Lula Lahfah has died at the age of 26.

Trump administration weighs naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports - Politico

“Energy is the chokehold to kill” the Cuban regime, said a person familiar with the discussions.

Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles - AP News

Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port. Speaking at an economic forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East adviser claimed Gaza could be rebuilt quickly, so …

The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars - Electrek

The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t...

CISA confirms active exploitation of four enterprise software bugs - BleepingComputer

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter.

Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi - AP News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi. Friday's talks are the latest aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-…

Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site - NBC News

The city of Philadelphia sued the Department of the Interior and the acting director of the National Park Service on Thursday over reports that slavery exhibits were being dismantled in the city’s historic district

On Greenland, Europe stood up, Trump blinked, and the E.U. learned a lesson - The Washington Post

For some in the often fractured E.U., Trump’s retreat on the Arctic territory proves that retaliation — not conciliation — is the answer to his hardball tactics.

UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman collapses after making weight - ESPN

UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed moments after making weight Friday in a disturbing scene for the sport of mixed martial arts.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Reveals Doctors Found Cancerous Cells in Her Cervix: ‘I’m Scared’ - Yahoo News UK

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi revealed she recently had a biopsy where cancerous cells were discovered on her cervix. The ‘Jersey Shore’ star, 38, admitted that she delayed her routine screenings and urged other women to stay on top of their health.

Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself - TechCrunch

The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.

Jamie Dimon is learning what happens when a CEO dares to defy Trump - CNN

Top Wall Street bankers during the Trump 2.0 era have tread carefully around the subject of politics generally and President Donald Trump specifically. The consensus has generally been: Smile and nod, stay in your lane, don’t become a target.

Target is once again caught in a political firestorm. Here's what HR is telling staff. - Business Insider

In a memo to staff, chief human resources officer Melissa Kremer said the company is "listening and working to de-escalate where possible."

The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up - WIRED

A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.

Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances - AP News

Renée Fleming is withdrawing from two May appearances at the Kennedy Center. This follows a wave of cancellations since President Trump ousted the previous leadership and announced the venue's renaming. Fleming was set to perform with conductor James Gaffigan…