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 Mariah Carey was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala featuring tributes from artists like Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, and Kesha, while Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and Sombr geared up for Grammy performances at Spotify's Best New Artist party; additionally, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Teyana Taylor are set to present at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Multiple news sources report that Mariah Carey was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala featuring tributes from artists like Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, and Kesha, while Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and Sombr geared up for Grammy performances at Spotify's Best New Artist party; additionally, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Teyana Taylor are set to present at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Multiple news sources report that Philadelphia 76ers' player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games due to violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program, costing him approximately $11.7 million in salary, and while the specific substance was not disclosed, this is considered his first violation; he is expected to return on March 25 against Chicago, with the 76ers currently sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Multiple news sources report that Philadelphia 76ers' player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games due to violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program, costing him approximately $11.7 million in salary, and while the specific substance was not disclosed, this is considered his first violation; he is expected to return on March 25 against Chicago, with the 76ers currently sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Multiple news sources report the death of beloved Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in *Home Alone* and *Schitt's Creek*, at age 71 after a brief illness in Los Angeles. Tributes have poured in from actors like Macaulay Culkin and Eugene Levy, celebrating her career from her start in improv to her Emmy-winning performance as Moira Rose.

Multiple news sources report the death of beloved Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in *Home Alone* and *Schitt's Creek*, at age 71 after a brief illness in Los Angeles. Tributes have poured in from actors like Macaulay Culkin and Eugene Levy, celebrating her career from her start in improv to her Emmy-winning performance as Moira Rose.

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