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Nvidia supports “every developer” that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China’s DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model
Nvidia CEO Say It Supports All Developers Amid DeepSeek Claims
Nvidia Corp. supports “every developer” that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China’s DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model.
bloom.bg
January 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Nvidia supports “every developer” that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China’s DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model
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Tens of thousands of people are going on six days with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia face a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years.
Tens of thousands enter 6th day without power as Carolinas and Virginia prep for a winter storm
Tens of thousands of people are entering their sixth day with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia prepare for a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Tens of thousands of people are going on six days with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia face a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years.
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A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.
He’s now locked up there too.
He’s now locked up there too.
A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
Authorities say a man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.
He’s now locked up there too.
He’s now locked up there too.
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Breaking news: A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home as he responded to her 911 call reporting a prowler outside.
Former deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya Massey
Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson fatally shot Sonya Massey in her Illinois home while responding to her 911 call to report a prowler.
wapo.st
January 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Breaking news: A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home as he responded to her 911 call reporting a prowler outside.
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Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the U.S., has no formal head, but the archbishop traditionally has been seen as its spiritual leader.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.
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Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
In surprise move, Spain will grant legal status to thousands of immigrants lacking permission
Spain's government has announced it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
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Studies have shown that making music with other people not only boosts mood and decreases stress, but also makes us feel closer to other people.
Tuneless Choir groups meet to reap the benefits, regardless of pitch. https://wapo.st/49NvGBG
Tuneless Choir groups meet to reap the benefits, regardless of pitch. https://wapo.st/49NvGBG
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Studies have shown that making music with other people not only boosts mood and decreases stress, but also makes us feel closer to other people.
Tuneless Choir groups meet to reap the benefits, regardless of pitch. https://wapo.st/49NvGBG
Tuneless Choir groups meet to reap the benefits, regardless of pitch. https://wapo.st/49NvGBG
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In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera ordered their names stripped from programs over a restaging decision, and the company intends to bring back sets of a retired 2009 version.
In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'
The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera ordered their names stripped from programs over a restaging decision, and the company intends to bring back sets of a retired 2009 version.
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The Trump administration warned European allies that the U.S. would pull back its forces from parts of the globe to prioritize its own interests and defense of the Western Hemisphere, signaling that they can no longer depend on the U.S. to deter Russia.
Pentagon’s new defense strategy pulls forces abroad to focus on homeland
The 2026 National Defense Strategy signals that European allies can no longer depend on the U.S. to deter Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration warned European allies that the U.S. would pull back its forces from parts of the globe to prioritize its own interests and defense of the Western Hemisphere, signaling that they can no longer depend on the U.S. to deter Russia.
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Friends say Nick Reiner, Rob’s son, bounced constantly between rehab centers and his family’s Los Angeles mansion, where he is accused of killing his parents.
Interviews with people who knew Reiner paint a portrait of a complicated man struggling to find his footing in the world.
Interviews with people who knew Reiner paint a portrait of a complicated man struggling to find his footing in the world.
Inside Nick Reiner’s life of privilege, pills and pain
Friends say Reiner bounced constantly between rehab centers and his family’s Los Angeles mansion, where he is accused of killing his parents, Rob and Michele.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Friends say Nick Reiner, Rob’s son, bounced constantly between rehab centers and his family’s Los Angeles mansion, where he is accused of killing his parents.
Interviews with people who knew Reiner paint a portrait of a complicated man struggling to find his footing in the world.
Interviews with people who knew Reiner paint a portrait of a complicated man struggling to find his footing in the world.
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Trump’s endless empowerment of federal immigration agents has resulted in yet another senseless killing. This brutal crackdown has to end.
I cannot and will not vote to fund DHS while this administration continues these violent federal takeovers of our cities.
I cannot and will not vote to fund DHS while this administration continues these violent federal takeovers of our cities.
January 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Trump’s endless empowerment of federal immigration agents has resulted in yet another senseless killing. This brutal crackdown has to end.
I cannot and will not vote to fund DHS while this administration continues these violent federal takeovers of our cities.
I cannot and will not vote to fund DHS while this administration continues these violent federal takeovers of our cities.
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Wrexham's bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam.
To the Premier League? Wrexham climbs into Championship playoff spot after dramatic win
Wrexham’s bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam. A dramatic 3-2 win at Queens Park Rangers has lifted Wrexham, the Welsh club co-owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, into sixth place in the second-tier Championship on Satur
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Wrexham's bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam.
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"Experts on the formation of internal security services in authoritarian regimes point to a sense of impunity as a warning sign. Regime officials abuse their power when they know they will be protected, and even praised, for doing so."
Very clarifying.
Very clarifying.
New, from me: Defenders of police abuses will sometimes talk about “bad apples” spoiling the barrel.
This is the wrong metaphor for ICE and CBP. The barrel itself is rotten. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
This is the wrong metaphor for ICE and CBP. The barrel itself is rotten. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
Past the breaking point
The violent occupation of an American city is more than a warning
donmoynihan.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
"Experts on the formation of internal security services in authoritarian regimes point to a sense of impunity as a warning sign. Regime officials abuse their power when they know they will be protected, and even praised, for doing so."
Very clarifying.
Very clarifying.