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 highlight Walter Thompson-Hernández's film "If I Go Will They Miss Me," praised for its fresh perspective on Watts, Los Angeles, and Florence Hunt's expanded role in Bridgerton Season 4, where she finally gets her own storyline. The film aims to redefine cinematic portrayals of the community, while Hunt, who began on the show at age 12, is now a SAG Award nominee stepping into a more central role as her character's love life is explored.

Multiple news sources highlight Walter Thompson-Hernández's film "If I Go Will They Miss Me," praised for its fresh perspective on Watts, Los Angeles, and Florence Hunt's expanded role in Bridgerton Season 4, where she finally gets her own storyline. The film aims to redefine cinematic portrayals of the community, while Hunt, who began on the show at age 12, is now a SAG Award nominee stepping into a more central role as her character's love life is explored.

Multiple news sources report that President Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, faces potential repercussions if Trump is dissatisfied with his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh, whose dovish stance on interest rates contradicts his past criticisms of economic stimulus and raises concerns about his true economic beliefs and alignment with Trump's populist agenda. Warsh's selection, despite Bessent leading the vetting process, could haunt both Bessent and Trump if Warsh's policies deviate from expectations.

Multiple news sources report that President Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, faces potential repercussions if Trump is dissatisfied with his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh, whose dovish stance on interest rates contradicts his past criticisms of economic stimulus and raises concerns about his true economic beliefs and alignment with Trump's populist agenda. Warsh's selection, despite Bessent leading the vetting process, could haunt both Bessent and Trump if Warsh's policies deviate from expectations.

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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Multi-source news update

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.

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Multi-source news update