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From facial recognition technology to ‘stingrays’ that collect information from phones by impersonating cell phone towers,
these tools help agents monitor entire neighborhoods at once, sweeping citizens and non-citizens alike into a broad surveillance dragnet.
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
these tools help agents monitor entire neighborhoods at once, sweeping citizens and non-citizens alike into a broad surveillance dragnet.
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
ICE’s surveillance technology goes beyond facial recognition
Federal immigration agencies are using a vast surveillance network in Minnesota – from facial recognition technology to ‘stingrays’ that collect data by impersonating cell phone towers.
sahanjournal.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM
From facial recognition technology to ‘stingrays’ that collect information from phones by impersonating cell phone towers,
these tools help agents monitor entire neighborhoods at once, sweeping citizens and non-citizens alike into a broad surveillance dragnet.
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
these tools help agents monitor entire neighborhoods at once, sweeping citizens and non-citizens alike into a broad surveillance dragnet.
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
CBP says the app’s vendor is NEC, while ICE notes it was developed partially in house.
www.wired.com/story/mobile...
www.wired.com/story/mobile...
Here’s the Company That Sold DHS ICE’s Notorious Face Recognition App
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 AM
CBP says the app’s vendor is NEC, while ICE notes it was developed partially in house.
www.wired.com/story/mobile...
www.wired.com/story/mobile...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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After a messy start, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is finally picking up steam.
Our Bruised Federal EV Charger Program Just Had A Comeback Year
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is finally picking up steam after a messy start.
insideevs.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
After a messy start, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is finally picking up steam.
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Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
South Korean-based shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean eyeing a bid to build 12 submarines for Canada’s expanding defence efforts, using Canadian steal and aluminum.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Algoma Steel submarine commitment ‘exciting news’ for the Sault, says defence expert | CBC News
If South Korea-based Hanwha Ocean wins a bid to build 12 new submarines for Canada's defence, the company will send Algoma Steel $345 million for a new structural steel beam mill and products
www.cbc.ca
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM
South Korean-based shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean eyeing a bid to build 12 submarines for Canada’s expanding defence efforts, using Canadian steal and aluminum.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed in an airstrike last October are suing the U.S. government for wrongful death and for carrying out extrajudicial killings.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Families of two men killed in Trump’s military boat strikes sue US government
First-of-its kind suit filed by civil rights attorneys on behalf of families centers on 14 October strike in Caribbean Sea that killed six
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed in an airstrike last October are suing the U.S. government for wrongful death and for carrying out extrajudicial killings.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Under the directive, public universities and state agencies may not initiate or file new H-1B visa petitions without written permission from the Texas Workforce Commission through the end of the next legislative session on May 31, 2027.
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/26/t...
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/26/t...
Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas at Texas universities, agencies
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
www.texastribune.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Under the directive, public universities and state agencies may not initiate or file new H-1B visa petitions without written permission from the Texas Workforce Commission through the end of the next legislative session on May 31, 2027.
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/26/t...
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/26/t...
PM Carney said he did not walk back the sentiments in his World Economic Forum speech, after U.S. Secretary Scott Bessent said he did.
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‘I meant what I said’: Carney says he did not walk back Davos speech to Trump - National | Globalnews.ca
Carney’s comments came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that Carney “aggressively” walked back some of the comments he made in a call with Trump.
globalnews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
PM Carney said he did not walk back the sentiments in his World Economic Forum speech, after U.S. Secretary Scott Bessent said he did.
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General Motors announced $5.4 billion in revenue from OnStar and Super Cruise in 2025.
(Squeeze every penny out of consumers everyday everywhere)
insideevs.com/news/785581/...
(Squeeze every penny out of consumers everyday everywhere)
insideevs.com/news/785581/...
How General Motors Is Turning Software And Subscriptions Into A Money Machine
General Motors announced $5.4 billion in revenue from OnStar and Super Cruise in 2025, and it expects to go up from there.
insideevs.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
General Motors announced $5.4 billion in revenue from OnStar and Super Cruise in 2025.
(Squeeze every penny out of consumers everyday everywhere)
insideevs.com/news/785581/...
(Squeeze every penny out of consumers everyday everywhere)
insideevs.com/news/785581/...
As of January 27, 2026, the United States has formally withdrawn from the 2015 Paris Agreement for the second time
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Abdication’: Trump takes US out of Paris climate agreement for a second time
Experts are watching for how other countries will react as the ‘real economy’ shifts to cheaper, cleaner energy
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
As of January 27, 2026, the United States has formally withdrawn from the 2015 Paris Agreement for the second time
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics - ‘A militia that kills’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘A militia that kills’: uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics
Milan’s mayor says agents’not welcome’ in co-host city and that Italy can take care of security itself
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics - ‘A militia that kills’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics in Italy for ‘security’
The sources who confirmed ICE participation on Tuesday said that federal ICE agents would support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.
globalnews.ca/news/1163937...
The sources who confirmed ICE participation on Tuesday said that federal ICE agents would support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.
globalnews.ca/news/1163937...
U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics in Italy for ‘security’ - National | Globalnews.ca
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation attending the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, including second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
globalnews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics in Italy for ‘security’
The sources who confirmed ICE participation on Tuesday said that federal ICE agents would support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.
globalnews.ca/news/1163937...
The sources who confirmed ICE participation on Tuesday said that federal ICE agents would support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.
globalnews.ca/news/1163937...
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad
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Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroa...
abcnews.go.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireS...
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireS...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Toyota signals commitment to #Ontario auto workers as new generation RAV4 rolls out
Toyota Canada employs 8,500 people between its three plants in southwestern Ontario
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toyota Canada employs 8,500 people between its three plants in southwestern Ontario
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toyota signals commitment to Ontario auto workers as new generation RAV4 rolls out | CBC News
The largest automotive employer in southwestern Ontario doubled down on its commitment to its Canadian workforce on Friday, despite uncertainty across other parts of the auto industry.
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Toyota signals commitment to #Ontario auto workers as new generation RAV4 rolls out
Toyota Canada employs 8,500 people between its three plants in southwestern Ontario
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toyota Canada employs 8,500 people between its three plants in southwestern Ontario
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“when Chinese cars do make it to Canada, it’s clear that they’ll likely be successful. Just ask Australia.”
In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge? We talked to experts to find out.
insideevs.com/features/785...
insideevs.com/features/785...
What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada? Look At Australia.
In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge?
insideevs.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 PM
“when Chinese cars do make it to Canada, it’s clear that they’ll likely be successful. Just ask Australia.”
Trump said in a social media post that if Carney “thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken.”
(**Nope, Amazon is already doing very fine job distributing China goods into US en mass**)
(**Nope, Amazon is already doing very fine job distributing China goods into US en mass**)
Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney — The Associated Press
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China. Trump said in a social media post ...
apple.news
January 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Trump said in a social media post that if Carney “thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken.”
(**Nope, Amazon is already doing very fine job distributing China goods into US en mass**)
(**Nope, Amazon is already doing very fine job distributing China goods into US en mass**)
“Allowing ICE or other Trump goons to secretly obtain a user’s encryption keys is giving them access to the entirety of that person’s digital life, and risks the personal safety and security of users and their families,” Senator Ron Wyden said.
Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Exposing Privacy Flaw
The tech giant said providing encryption keys was a standard response to a court order. But companies like Apple and Meta set up their systems so such a privacy violation isn’t possible.
www.forbes.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
“Allowing ICE or other Trump goons to secretly obtain a user’s encryption keys is giving them access to the entirety of that person’s digital life, and risks the personal safety and security of users and their families,” Senator Ron Wyden said.
“Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian.”
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Carney says Canada’s values ‘must be fought for’ amid ‘democratic decline’ - National | Globalnews.ca
'Canada doesn't live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian,' Carney said, refuting comments made on the world stage by U.S. President Donald Trump.
globalnews.ca
January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
“Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian.”
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#Canada's 'values must be fought for' in a moment of democratic decline, says Carney at cabinet retreat
Prime minister issues rallying cry as cabinet gathers Thursday, Friday ahead of Parliament's return
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Prime minister issues rallying cry as cabinet gathers Thursday, Friday ahead of Parliament's return
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada's 'values must be fought for' in a moment of democratic decline, says Carney at cabinet retreat | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to fight for Canadian values in the face of crumbling democracy around the world, in a sweeping address before gathering with his cabinet in Quebec City ahead of Parli...
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
#Canada's 'values must be fought for' in a moment of democratic decline, says Carney at cabinet retreat
Prime minister issues rallying cry as cabinet gathers Thursday, Friday ahead of Parliament's return
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Prime minister issues rallying cry as cabinet gathers Thursday, Friday ahead of Parliament's return
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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The most consistent them in Trump's second term has been that every time he leans into his tariff agenda, markets tank, and every time he backs off, they rise. And here's the latest round of uppy-downy to prove the point.
Markets clearly believe that Trump's tariff agenda hurts American businesses.
Markets clearly believe that Trump's tariff agenda hurts American businesses.
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The most consistent them in Trump's second term has been that every time he leans into his tariff agenda, markets tank, and every time he backs off, they rise. And here's the latest round of uppy-downy to prove the point.
Markets clearly believe that Trump's tariff agenda hurts American businesses.
Markets clearly believe that Trump's tariff agenda hurts American businesses.
