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Death of Renee Good: How AI was used to falsely identify the ICE agent who shot her

In the aftermath of Renee Good's death during an immigration raid in Minnesota, an internet manhunt began to identify the ICE agent. Using artificial intelligence, internet users 'unmasked' the officer at the scene and falsely identified him, triggering threats and vitriol towards 2 unrelated people with that name. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-15 23:29 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Taiwan Semiconductor's record quarter renewed investors' faith in AI stocks, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Thursday's market action.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-16 02:29 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they’ll own a home. What gives?

Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today’s economy.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-16 04:02 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Trump threatens Insurrection Act as protests spread in Minnesota

US President Donald Trump threatened to activate the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minnesota as protests escalated after federal agents shot and wounded a man and, days earlier, fatally shot a woman during immigration enforcement actions. Demonstrators condemned the use of force and broad federal immigration raids.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-16 04:09 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: theverge.com

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026

After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is in […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-16 04:33 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown

Relative calm in Tehran and authorities say they have no plan to execute protesters but internet shutdown continuesIran’s nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities that has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on the streets as the sound of gunfire faded and fires were extinguished – a marked contrast from the weeks before when large crowds confronted security forces. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 04:41 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'

Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-16 04:42 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: barrons.com

The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-14 15:57 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Iran, risking 'the nerve center of the global oil market'

Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Iran, risking 'the nerve center of the global oil market'

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-14 16:14 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Death of Renee Good: How AI was used to falsely identify the ICE agent who shot her

In the aftermath of Renee Good's death during an immigration raid in Minnesota, an internet manhunt began to identify the ICE agent. Using artificial intelligence, internet users 'unmasked' the officer at the scene and falsely identified him, triggering threats and vitriol towards 2 unrelated people with that name. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-15 23:29 MSK
January 16, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Taiwan Semiconductor's record quarter renewed investors' faith in AI stocks, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Thursday's market action.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-16 02:29 MSK
January 16, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they’ll own a home. What gives?

Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today’s economy.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-16 04:02 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: france24.com

Trump threatens Insurrection Act as protests spread in Minnesota

US President Donald Trump threatened to activate the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minnesota as protests escalated after federal agents shot and wounded a man and, days earlier, fatally shot a woman during immigration enforcement actions. Demonstrators condemned the use of force and broad federal immigration raids.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-16 04:09 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theverge.com

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026

After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is in […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-16 04:33 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown

Relative calm in Tehran and authorities say they have no plan to execute protesters but internet shutdown continuesIran’s nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities that has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on the streets as the sound of gunfire faded and fires were extinguished – a marked contrast from the weeks before when large crowds confronted security forces. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 04:41 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'

Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-16 04:42 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: barrons.com

The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-14 15:57 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: finance.yahoo.com

Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Iran, risking 'the nerve center of the global oil market'

Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Iran, risking 'the nerve center of the global oil market'

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-14 16:14 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source