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Tear gas fills the air in Minneapolis after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti on Saturday morning.
  • Federal immigration officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, in Minneapolis on Saturday.
  • It was the second fatal shooting of a US citizen by ICE in Minneapolis this month.
  • The killing elicited sharp reactions from Americans, including

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A new and improved Siri may finally make an appearance, but this time, it could be with a Google Gemini glow up. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple wants to announce a new Siri in "the second half of February" that will show off the results of its recently announced partnership with Google and offer demonstrations of the Gemini-powered capabilities.

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It's not surprising when the guy who's been yelling about the horrors of late-stage capitalism on Instagram for the last five years turns his ire towards ICE. But something different has been happening over the week or so, following the most recent shootings of civilians by federal agents - even accounts that stay laser focused on golfing, chopping wood, and playing cats like bongos have


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Federal officers line up outside as demonstrators protest outside of the Whipple Federal Building on January 17th, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests have ramped up around the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration enforcement agent during an incident in south Minneapolis on January 7th. | Photo by Steven Garcia / The Verge
Federal officers line up outside as demonstrators protest outside of the Whipple Federal Building on January 17th, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests have ramped up around the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration enforcement agent during an incident in south Minneapolis on January 7th. | Photo by Steven Garcia / The Verge

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A Southwest flight takes off at Nashville International Airport as snow falls on January 24.
  • Thousands of flights have been canceled this weekend amid a major winter storm.
  • The storm is set to stretch over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine.
  • Airlines must refund canceled flights. Some offer meals or overnight hotel accommodations.

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A person's car stuck in the snow in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • A huge winter storm has hit the US this weekend, bringing heavy snow and ice to millions.
  • The storm is expected to spread more than 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine.
  • Here's where the storm is set to hit hardest.

A massive winter storm is battering the US this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to


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Turning your phone into a handheld with the M4 could be risky.
Turning your phone into a handheld with the M4 could be risky.

As a retro gaming fan, I was thrilled when Apple opened its App Store to emulators in 2024, but I've yet to find a controller that makes me want to fully embrace retro gaming on my phone.

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Creatine is one of the most researched fitness supplements on the market. it offers a lot of value for its low costs, according to trainers and sports nutritionists.
  • Creatine may be the best-value fitness supplement you can buy for performance and health.
  • Top trainers and scientists consistently recommend it to build muscle, burn fat, and even protect your brain.
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There's a new trailer for the upcoming Super Mario movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it confirms some beloved characters are joining the crew for its latest adventure. The trailer provides our first official look at Yoshi in the new movie, whose appearance was leaked back in the fall by a Pillsbury cookie box design. And, just as exciting, we also see Birdo in the mix. The trailer was


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Americans do not like masked secret police. There is really no other way to put it. The reasons why are manifold: accountability, trust in law enforcement, and just plain overall vibes. More concretely, not being able to tell who's a cop and who's not is dangerous. An assassin masquerading as law enforcement killed Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband last year. How is