The Trump administration is pulling back from its major immigration enforcement push in Minnesota after 10 weeks of operations that resulted in thousands of arrests and significant unrest. Officials say the state is safer now, but state leaders point to lasting harm.

A prominent Italian cybersecurity researcher has firmly denied allegations that he served as Jeffrey Epstein’s personal hacker, following the release of millions of Justice Department documents containing his name and emails exchanged with the convicted financier.

Virginia Tech pulled off a big road win over No. 20 Clemson, 76-66, with strong play from Jailen Bedford and Ben Hammond. The victory shakes up the ACC standings.

A team of researchers has identified a protein called DMTF1 that can bring back the power of aging brain cells to make new ones. This discovery points to new ways to fight memory loss and learning problems linked to old age.

Franco Nero, the Italian actor known for Django, is set to receive the 2,835th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. The ceremony marks a major milestone for the 83-year-old star with a career spanning decades.

McDonald’s reported stronger-than-expected fourth quarter earnings, with revenue exceeding forecasts and comparable sales growth across all major markets. The company’s focus on value and affordability has driven gains among consumers amid broader economic uncertainty.

Bangladesh held its first general election today since a youth-led uprising ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure. The contest centers on the BNP and an Islamist-led coalition.

Airspace around El Paso was closed overnight by the FAA for what was set to be 10 days, then quickly reopened. Officials give different reasons, from cartel drones to a military test.

Attackers tried to steal Google’s Gemini AI by sending more than 100,000 prompts to copy its reasoning skills. Groups from several countries used the tool for cyberattacks on US targets and others.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates secured silver in the ice dance event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, falling short of gold by a narrow margin to France’s top pair. This marks their first individual Olympic medal after years together on the ice.