Reuters:
Elon Musk claims he was “not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok” and that Grok was programmed to comply with the laws of any given country — AI tool faces growing global scrutiny over the sprea…
No immediate judicial decision on a request to stop the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The judge has given the US Justice Department until Monday to file a response to the request, and says the case is “on the front burner”.
Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
Fox’s Sean Hannity claims Trump never flew on Epstein plane despite numerous flight log entries
Conservative anchor makes claim in interview with House Oversight Committee chair James Comer as part of attack on Clintons for refusing to comply with subpoena
Health secretary RFK Jr appoints two vaccine skeptics to CDC advisory panel
Physicians have disputed prevailing scientific views on vaccines and use of antidepressants during pregnancyThe Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has appointed two new obstetrician-gynecologists to the Centers for Disease Contro…
Quebec premier François Legault resigns from post in surprise move
Legault’s abrupt resignation follows months of chaos that has rocked the governing Coalition Avenir Québec partyQuebec’s premier François Legault has announced his resignation as leader of the province, in an abrupt departure for the polarizing figure …
Appeals court rules ‘Fat Leonard’ must serve full sentence in Navy corruption scandal
The man at the center of the worst bribery and corruption scheme in Navy history must serve the rest of his 15-year prison sentence, an appeals court ruled.
US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Is India, Pakistan in the list? Check the complete details
The US State Department has halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, and Pakistan, effective January 21. This indefinite pause is part of a reassessment of visa processing procedures. The department aims to crack do…
The Reality is that Russia is Signaling Minimal Desire for Peace
DEEP DIVE — As Russia continues it’s brutal bombardment of Ukrainian cities, talks between Moscow and the U.S. to end the war appear on very different trajectories. White House envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly planning another trip to Moscow to meet …
Protests calling for regime change ‘most existential threat to Islamic regime since 1979 revolution’
Nationwide protests in Iran represent one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 Revolution. For deeper insight, Carys Garland speaks with former Iranian activist Alireza Baradaran, who offers perspective on the unpr…