WA man shot while burglarizing nearby home after his burned, police say
A 40-year-old man was shot while burglarizing a home in Lake Forest Park, police say. His own home had earlier burned in a fire 200 yards away.
Day: January 29, 2026
Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
Prosecutors say a deadly gas explosion in a Bronx high-rise last weekend has been traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it.
JAGs are becoming federal prosecutors in Minneapolis. Experts warn it’s new territory
Military lawyers have served as special assistant U.S. attorneys before, but never like this.
And the award for most transparent groveling goes to … ‘Melania’
Amazon pays $75 million for a movie made only for the man in the White House.
AI influencers: this viral monk selling wellness content isn’t real
A Buddhist monk influencer has amassed millions of followers on social media, sharing spiritual guidance videos and selling e-books on healing. The catch is, he’s AI-generated. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
What Seahawks will be wearing in the Super Bowl
The Seahawks announced their uniform combination for Super Bowl LX as they prepare to face the Patriots, who have also announced what they’re wearing.
Costa Ricans support Chaves’ successor in the presidential election as crime remains high
Costa Ricans appear ready to vote to continue supporting the program of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves in Sunday’s presidential election.
Sources: Microsoft is focusing on fixing the core issues of Windows 11 over the coming months after persistent bugs, ads, and bloatware eroded user trust (Tom Warren/The Verge)
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Sources: Microsoft is focusing on fixing the core issues of Windows 11 over the coming months after persistent bugs, ads, and bloatware eroded user trust — Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliabili…