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DOJ turmoil after Minneapolis ICE shooting & Apple's AI deal with Google

by Particle News on January 13th, 10:07 PM

January 13, 2026

DOJ Civil Rights Leaders Resign After Pressure to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow

Federal control of the probe has raised doubts about an impartial review.


Powell Says DOJ Threatens Indictment as Republicans Join Democrats to Stall Trump’s Fed Picks

The escalating inquiry over a $2.5 billion renovation is being denounced as political pressure on interest-rate decisions.


Iran Protest Deaths Top 500 as U.S. Weighs Response and Tehran Issues Threats

The unrest that began over a currency collapse has widened into nationwide protests challenging Iran’s clerical rule.


Trump Repeats Threat to Take Greenland as Island Appeals to NATO for Protection

Allies are stepping up Arctic security after Greenland's government insisted any defense must occur through NATO.


Apple Picks Google’s Gemini in Multi-Year Deal to Power Next-Gen Siri and Apple Intelligence

The move targets a faster Siri reboot under Apple’s privacy-first on-device deployment.


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Paramount Sues WBD, Launches Proxy Fight as Netflix Deal Is Challenged

Paramount seeks court-ordered disclosures it says WBD shareholders need to evaluate competing bids.


Mattel Releases First Autistic Barbie With Sensory‑Support Features

Mattel collaborated with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to center lived experience in the doll’s design.


Golden Globes: 'One Battle After Another' Tops Night as 'Hamnet' Wins Best Drama

The outcomes crystallize awards-season momentum for likely Oscar front-runners.