PolicyNo more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strikeScenes from the general strike in Minneapolis.by Gaby Del VallePhotos by Jack Califano The VergeJan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTCLinkShareGift Photo by Jack Califano The VergePart OfICE invades Minnesota and Minnesotans fight backsee all updates Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right.It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers of winter clothing.

PolicyNo more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strikeScenes from the general strike in Minneapolis.by Gaby Del VallePhotos by Jack Califano The VergeJan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTCLinkShareGift Photo by Jack Califano The VergePart OfICE invades Minnesota and Minnesotans fight backsee all updates Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right.It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers of winter clothing.

Multiple news sources highlight Ford CEO Jim Farley's concern about a critical shortage of skilled manual laborers in the U.S., including mechanics and factory workers, despite competitive salaries and efforts to improve wages. This shortage, impacting various sectors beyond automotive manufacturing, is attributed to a lack of training and education, posing a significant challenge to the American economy and the revitalization of blue-collar industries.

Multiple news sources highlight Ford CEO Jim Farley's concern about a critical shortage of skilled manual laborers in the U.S., including mechanics and factory workers, despite competitive salaries and efforts to improve wages. This shortage, impacting various sectors beyond automotive manufacturing, is attributed to a lack of training and education, posing a significant challenge to the American economy and the revitalization of blue-collar industries.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was nonsense. Huangs comments came after The Wall Street Journal published a story late Friday claiming that Nvidia was looking to scale back its investment in OpenAI.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was nonsense. Huangs comments came after The Wall Street Journal published a story late Friday claiming that Nvidia was looking to scale back its investment in OpenAI.

National Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds January 31, 202612:58 PM ET By The Associated Press A photo of Renee Good is displayed in front of a home on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis.

National Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds January 31, 202612:58 PM ET By The Associated Press A photo of Renee Good is displayed in front of a home on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis.

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Multiple news sources report that Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors received a technical foul during a game against the Detroit Pistons after an exchange with a referee, J.T. Orr, regarding Orr putting his hand in Green's face. Green expressed his frustration, stating he found it ironic that he received the technical foul for telling a "Caucasian referee" not to put his hand in his face, emphasizing his perspective as a Black man in America.

Multiple news sources report that Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors received a technical foul during a game against the Detroit Pistons after an exchange with a referee, J.T. Orr, regarding Orr putting his hand in Green's face. Green expressed his frustration, stating he found it ironic that he received the technical foul for telling a "Caucasian referee" not to put his hand in his face, emphasizing his perspective as a Black man in America.

Multiple news sources report that Real Madrid, struggling for form after a Champions League defeat to Benfica, will face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, where Kylian Mbappe currently leads the league in scoring with 21 goals. Despite concerns about team balance with attacking talents like Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior all playing, coach Arbeloa intends to support his star players as they try to keep pace with Barcelona.

Multiple news sources report that Real Madrid, struggling for form after a Champions League defeat to Benfica, will face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, where Kylian Mbappe currently leads the league in scoring with 21 goals. Despite concerns about team balance with attacking talents like Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior all playing, coach Arbeloa intends to support his star players as they try to keep pace with Barcelona.

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Multiple news sources highlight recent tech advancements, including Apple and Sonos's new gadgets and the growing integration of Elon Musk's Grokipedia into AI chatbots, alongside discussions at the World Economic Forum about the energy demands of AI. Simultaneously, while American coffee consumption is rising, Starbucks is facing increased competition from rivals like Dunkin' and emerging chains, leading to a decline in its market share despite overall growth in the coffee chain sector.

Multiple news sources highlight recent tech advancements, including Apple and Sonos's new gadgets and the growing integration of Elon Musk's Grokipedia into AI chatbots, alongside discussions at the World Economic Forum about the energy demands of AI. Simultaneously, while American coffee consumption is rising, Starbucks is facing increased competition from rivals like Dunkin' and emerging chains, leading to a decline in its market share despite overall growth in the coffee chain sector.