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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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 confirm that UFC 325, featuring a featherweight title rematch between Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski and Brazilian challenger Diego Lopes, will take place in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, Jan. 31, following Volkanovski's victory over Lopes at UFC 314 in April 2025. This event marks the second UFC event on Paramount, as the promotion company transitions from ESPN in 2026, and comes unusually soon after UFC 324.

Multiple news sources confirm that UFC 325, featuring a featherweight title rematch between Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski and Brazilian challenger Diego Lopes, will take place in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, Jan. 31, following Volkanovski's victory over Lopes at UFC 314 in April 2025. This event marks the second UFC event on Paramount, as the promotion company transitions from ESPN in 2026, and comes unusually soon after UFC 324.

Multiple sources report that Finland, following the success of restricting mobile phone use in schools which led to increased physical activity and socialization among students, is now considering a ban on social media for children under 15 due to concerns about its impact on youth well-being and physical activity levels. This potential ban is gaining support, fueled by research describing social media's effects on children as an "uncontrolled human experiment."

Multiple sources report that Finland, following the success of restricting mobile phone use in schools which led to increased physical activity and socialization among students, is now considering a ban on social media for children under 15 due to concerns about its impact on youth well-being and physical activity levels. This potential ban is gaining support, fueled by research describing social media's effects on children as an "uncontrolled human experiment."

Multiple news sources report two separate explosions in Iran, one in Bandar Abbas and another in Ahvaz, resulting in at least five deaths and multiple injuries, with local media attributing the incidents to gas explosions and Iran denying claims of a targeted attack on a military leader. While Israel has denied involvement, the explosions occur amidst heightened regional tensions and a build-up of US military presence in the area, following recent nationwide protests in Iran.

Multiple news sources report two separate explosions in Iran, one in Bandar Abbas and another in Ahvaz, resulting in at least five deaths and multiple injuries, with local media attributing the incidents to gas explosions and Iran denying claims of a targeted attack on a military leader. While Israel has denied involvement, the explosions occur amidst heightened regional tensions and a build-up of US military presence in the area, following recent nationwide protests in Iran.

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