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Jack Smith says ‘I will not be intimidated’ by Trump insults during tense House testimony – US politics live

Former special counsel also tells House he does not understand Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters Jack Smith testifies evidence showed Trump crimes in 2020 election effortThe committee is taking a recess for members to vote on the House floor. A reminder that today we’re expecting a vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill that dozens of Democrats have vowed to vote against.The top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, Jamie Raskin, praised Jack Smith’s handling of his investigations into the president. Raskin also noted the persistent denigration by Donald Trump as Smith conducted the probes. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:49 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: wired.com

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.

Source: WIRED · Published: 2026-01-22 22:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Lululemon’s founder says yoga-wear giant has ‘completely lost its way’

Chip Wilson, who has been trying to reshape Lululemon’s board, said the company didn’t care about product development or quality.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-22 22:57 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theverge.com

Ring claims it’s not giving ICE access to its cameras

Ring's partnership with Flock is sparking renewed online backlash this week, with influencers calling for people to smash their Ring cameras and claiming the company is part of the surveillance state amid heightened concerns over ICE actions. Flock is an AI-powered surveillance camera company that has reportedly allowed government agencies – including ICE – to […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-22 23:51 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bidKeir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection.Multiple members of the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) predicted it would be impossible for Burnham to make it through the selection process given the number of Starmer loyalists on the body desperate to avoid a leadership challenge. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:38 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot

JPMorgan Chase the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-22 23:43 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

JD Vance blames local officials ‘not cooperating’ with ICE for Minneapolis violence

Vice-president says ‘number one thing’ that would lower the temperature would be for officials to help facilitate ‘reasonable enforcement of law’JD Vance on Thursday put the onus on local officials to “turn down the temperature” in Minneapolis, where federal immigration agents in recent days have detained a five-year-old child with his father and gassed protesters throughout the city.Flanked by federal law enforcement, the US vice-president said he spoke with immigration agents and local business leaders ahead of talking to the press, but he had not spoken with the state’s governor, Tim Walz. He said local officials could be helping ICE identify and arrest violent criminals so that the operation could be more targeted. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:44 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Greenland PM: Don't know details of Trump-NATO deal framework, but sovereignty is a 'red line'

Nielsen criticized Trump's aggression toward Greenland, saying the rhetoric is "unacceptable."

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-22 23:53 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: wired.com

Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos

Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk was willing to weigh in on all of it at this week's World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.

Source: WIRED · Published: 2026-01-22 23:57 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Delegation Announces $92.78M in Federal Funding for 93 Projects Throughout Mass.

Massachusetts delegation secures $92.78M in federal funding for 93 state projects. Funding focuses on critical infrastructure, energy, water development, justice, science, and rural development, benefiting communities across the state. Various towns and cities receive funding for vital upgrades….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-22 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Jack Smith says ‘I will not be intimidated’ by Trump insults during tense House testimony – US politics live

Former special counsel also tells House he does not understand Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters Jack Smith testifies evidence showed Trump crimes in 2020 election effortThe committee is taking a recess for members to vote on the House floor. A reminder that today we’re expecting a vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill that dozens of Democrats have vowed to vote against.The top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, Jamie Raskin, praised Jack Smith’s handling of his investigations into the president. Raskin also noted the persistent denigration by Donald Trump as Smith conducted the probes. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:49 MSK
January 22, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: wired.com

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.

Source: WIRED · Published: 2026-01-22 22:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Lululemon’s founder says yoga-wear giant has ‘completely lost its way’

Chip Wilson, who has been trying to reshape Lululemon’s board, said the company didn’t care about product development or quality.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-22 22:57 MSK
January 22, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: theverge.com

Ring claims it’s not giving ICE access to its cameras

Ring's partnership with Flock is sparking renewed online backlash this week, with influencers calling for people to smash their Ring cameras and claiming the company is part of the surveillance state amid heightened concerns over ICE actions. Flock is an AI-powered surveillance camera company that has reportedly allowed government agencies – including ICE – to […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-22 23:51 MSK
January 22, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bidKeir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection.Multiple members of the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) predicted it would be impossible for Burnham to make it through the selection process given the number of Starmer loyalists on the body desperate to avoid a leadership challenge. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:38 MSK
January 22, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot

JPMorgan Chase the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-22 23:43 MSK
January 22, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

JD Vance blames local officials ‘not cooperating’ with ICE for Minneapolis violence

Vice-president says ‘number one thing’ that would lower the temperature would be for officials to help facilitate ‘reasonable enforcement of law’JD Vance on Thursday put the onus on local officials to “turn down the temperature” in Minneapolis, where federal immigration agents in recent days have detained a five-year-old child with his father and gassed protesters throughout the city.Flanked by federal law enforcement, the US vice-president said he spoke with immigration agents and local business leaders ahead of talking to the press, but he had not spoken with the state’s governor, Tim Walz. He said local officials could be helping ICE identify and arrest violent criminals so that the operation could be more targeted. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 23:44 MSK
January 22, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Greenland PM: Don't know details of Trump-NATO deal framework, but sovereignty is a 'red line'

Nielsen criticized Trump's aggression toward Greenland, saying the rhetoric is "unacceptable."

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-22 23:53 MSK
January 22, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: wired.com

Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos

Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk was willing to weigh in on all of it at this week's World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.

Source: WIRED · Published: 2026-01-22 23:57 MSK
January 22, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Delegation Announces $92.78M in Federal Funding for 93 Projects Throughout Mass.

Massachusetts delegation secures $92.78M in federal funding for 93 state projects. Funding focuses on critical infrastructure, energy, water development, justice, science, and rural development, benefiting communities across the state. Various towns and cities receive funding for vital upgrades….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-22 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
Financial News Continue in source