33 killed in militant attacks across southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed. Baloch insurgents targeted civilians, police & paramilitary. Outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility. #Pakistan #Terrorism #News

Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs, adding to recent tech layoffs. Organizational changes, driven by new technology, are cited as a key factor. Similar layoffs occurred at IBM & Microsoft during previous tech shifts. #TechLayoffs #News

Blue Origin ends its New Shepard suborbital space tourism program after 38 launches since 2015. Resources will shift to lunar initiatives, including New Glenn. #Spaceflight #Spaceflight #News

Former Google engineer Linwei Ding convicted of stealing AI hardware secrets for China-based firms. He faces charges of economic espionage and trade secret theft. #AITradeSecrets #News

Washington Post journalists are appealing to Jeff Bezos to prevent potential newsroom layoffs, which could impact 100-300 employees. The paper has been facing financial losses. #Journalism #News

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open for her 2nd Grand Slam title. The match took place in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday. #Tennis #News

New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb 1. Millions could lose benefits due to stricter age & dependent exemptions. Impact expected to be significant. #SNAP #News

Islamic State claims responsibility for an attack on the international airport and airbase in Niamey, Niger. The assault reportedly involved militants using heavy weaponry and drones. #Niger #News

Upstate NY winter blast: Oswego saw 44.6" of snow this week. Cattaraugus has accumulated 13+ feet this season. Syracuse leads the Golden Snowball race. Cold & dry weekend ahead. #Snow #News

Gold prices remain high due to geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and global conflicts, making it a safe haven for investors. Read more on BBC: [article URL] #Gold #News

One dead, six missing after fishing boat Lily Jean sank off Gloucester, MA, coast Friday morning. Search continues. #FishingAccident #FishingAccident #News

Trump picks Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. Warsh, a former Fed governor, faces potential blockage from a key Republican over the Powell investigation. #FederalReserve #Economy #News

In Kyiv, many face winter without heating after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Daria & her daughter endure mold & cold in their apartment. Over 600 buildings remain disconnected. #Ukraine #News

Over 200 killed in a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern DRC, this week. The mine, controlled by the M23 rebel group, produces 15% of the world's coltan. #DRC #News

Jury deliberations will continue next week in the Brendan Banfield double-murder trial in Virginia. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man in 2023. #Crime #News

Broadcom's AI-fueled growth led to a $1T valuation sooner than expected. Analyst predicts continued success in 2026, citing strong data center & ASIC demand. Read more: [Article URL] #AI #News

Israeli military now acknowledges that the Gaza Health Ministry's death toll figures were accurate, despite past denials. This confirms reports by human rights advocates and others. #Gaza #News

EU-India trade deal impacts Bangladesh. The agreement cuts tariffs for India in key sectors like textiles, apparel & footwear, posing a challenge as Bangladesh graduates from LDC status in 2026. Read more: [article URL] #Trade #News

Amidst tensions with Trump, US allies like UK, Germany & Canada are resetting relations with China, pursuing trade deals and repairing strained ties. (Source: AP) #geopolitics #News

German court upholds damages for realtor who discriminated against a prospective tenant based on ethnicity. The applicant used different names to prove discrimination. #Discrimination #News

New Dutch government, led by Rob Jetten, prioritizes NATO amid concerns about transatlantic relations and Trump's past remarks. Focus is on collective security and a stronger EU. #NATO #News

President Trump orders IndyCar race, "America250 Grand Prix," on DC streets for America's 250th birthday celebration. Race planned for August 21-23 near the National Mall. #IndyCar #News

Senate passed a bill to fund the government, but House vote delayed until Monday. Deal includes negotiating ICE restrictions. #Politics #News

Poland signs €3.5 bln deal to build the "San" anti-drone defense system, led by PGZ, APS & Norway's Kongsberg. The system aims to bolster NATO's eastern border air defense#Defensesystemsm#Newsws

Texas A&M University is ending its women's and gender studies programs, citing a new policy restricting DEI-related teaching and low enrollment. The move is part of broader changes to courses. #highereducation #News

Tri-State & Platte River Power reject federal order to keep the Craig coal plant open past 2025. They cite costs, lack of need, and constitutional concerns in a petition to the DOE. #Energy #News

Thousands protested ICE actions in Denver on Friday, Jan 30, 2026, following nationwide "ICE OUT" demonstrations. Businesses and schools closed as protestors marched from St. John's to La Alma-Lincoln Park. #Immigration #News

Newly released documents reveal Elon Musk coordinated trips to Epstein's island in 2012-2013, despite previous claims of refusing to visit. Emails show multiple attempts to plan visits. #EpsteinFiles #News

The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will also participate in the probe. #Minneapolis #News

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, exceeding expectations, per Labor Dept. Services drove the increase. Tariffs are cited as a contributing factor to higher costs. #Inflation #News

South Africa has declared Israel's ambassador, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata and given him 72 hours to leave the country, citing "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms." #Diplomacy #News

A 13-year-old boy died after a shark attack at Chifre beach in Pernambuco, Brazil on Thursday. The beach had multiple shark warning signs posted. #SharkAttack #News

Tesla's Q4 earnings show a 75% drop in net income. Excluding non-repeatable credits and Bitcoin sales, core PE ratio is 632. #Tesla #Investing #News

Iran's security council views recent protests as linked to the conflict with Israel. This framing suggests a security-focused response to potential US attacks. #Iran #News

Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara. Turkish diplomats are urging Iran to offer concessions on its nuclear program. #Iran #Diplomacy #News

Middle East updates: US Navy visits Eilat, Trump addresses Iran, IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, key Hamas commander apprehended. Syria/Kurdish forces agree to ceasefire. #MiddleEast #WorldNews #News

PM Carney expects US to respect Canadian sovereignty after reports of Alberta separatists meeting with US officials. Activists seek financial credit for potential independence. #Canada #News

Trump will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning. He has pressured the Fed to cut interest rates faster. Two front-runners mentioned: Kevin Hassett & Kevin Warsh. #FederalReserve #News

Dr. Oz (CMS) accused Armenian groups in L.A. of Medicare fraud in a video. Gov. Newsom filed a civil rights complaint, calling Oz's claims "baseless and racist." #Healthcare #News

Israel will reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday for limited pedestrian movement after a long closure. (via AP) #Gaza #News

Lockheed Martin confirms RQ-170 Sentinel spy drones supported the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela ("Operation Absolute Resolve"). F-35s, F-22s, & Black Hawks were also involved. #Military #News

Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles on Thursday in connection to a protest at a Minnesota church service earlier this month. Details on charges are not yet available. #Journalism #News

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been revealed, featuring a refreshed design, new engines, upgraded tech, and heated seatbelts. It boasts a "state-of-the-art supercomputer" and a new Superscreen. #Mercedes #News

US Senate committee advances crypto market structure bill, a first for the industry, despite Democrat opposition. Future progress requires bipartisan support. #Crypto #News

Report: Russia's military casualties in Ukraine could surpass 1.2 million by end of 2025, exceeding any major power's losses since WWII. True toll obscured by re-deployed wounded. -Meduza #Ukraine #News

Burkina Faso's junta dissolved all political parties, citing division. The decree, approved Thursday, follows previous measures restricting civic freedom since the 2022 coup. (AP) #Africa #News

Human remains & clothing found in Tasmania, Australia, during the search for Celine Cremer, who vanished in June 2023 near Philosopher's Falls. Formal ID pending. Family notified. #Australia #News

Trump threatens Canada with a 50% tariff on aircraft sold in the US, citing a dispute over jet certifications. This escalates the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. -AP #TradeWar #News

Rumors suggest Elon Musk is considering a merger between SpaceX, Tesla, and/or xAI. SpaceX IPO expected mid-2026. Potential conflicts of interest raised for Tesla shareholders. #Tesla #News

Panama's Supreme Court ruled CK Hutchison's Panama Canal ports concession unconstitutional, backing a US aim to limit China's influence. The ruling's impact is unclear. #Panama #geopolitics #News