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Minneapolis business owner working 16-hr shifts, help staff avoid ICE
Michael Knox runs a restaurant near Minneapolis. He said employees are afraid to come in, and even his regular customers have been absent.
International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.
Businesses in the Triangle feeling the effects of winter weather
Local businesses are feeling the effects of the winter weather, especially when they have to close their doors. Many business owners told WRAL News that weekends are the busiest time, so having their doors closed and with no customers two weekends in a row is hurting their margins.
Which Portland businesses are participating in the Jan. 30 general strike?
Some Portland restaurants, bookstores and cafes are shuttering for the day as part of a nationwide protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement following recent shooting deaths by federal agents.
Large snow piles in Millvale keeping customers away, businesses say
Google adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM app on Android, iOS
NotebookLM is adding Video Overviews support and the ability to customize Infographics to the Android and iOS apps.
theScore Bet Customers Flocking to Seahawks in Player Prop Markets
Seattle’s offense has averaged 36 points in the playoffs, so it's no surprise players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III are popular.
Hy-Vee launches a new food health tool. How does it work?
A new online tool for Hy-Vee aims to help customers simplify evaluating their food choices for better health.
Comcast sheds more broadband customers as wireless competition mounts
Comcast lost more broadband customers than expected in the fourth quarter, as rivals lured away consumers with aggressive offers, piling pressure on the company's mainstay business.
Small businesses in Portland, Maine, navigate ICE protest challenges
Some small-business owners in Portland, Maine, are debating how best to support staff and customers amid a federal immigration crackdown.
Oklahoma businesses face challenges as winter storm impacts sales
A winter storm in Oklahoma has significantly affected local businesses, leading to decreased customer visits and financial challenges.
Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
The US Department of Homeland Security says a person in detention at an Arizona Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility has measles, a highly contagious virus that can cause high fevers and a distinctive rash.
Recognize Data Privacy Day by protecting your small business from cybercriminals
Your small business likely has had many milestones. Hiring your first employee. Opening your doors for the first time. Making your first sale. But some milestones you’d probably rather avoid — like experiencing your first cyberattack. Think you’re too small to target? Think again. Cybercriminals target companies big and small, so this Data Privacy Day keep your business’s data (and your customers’ data) safe by reviewing the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.
On Data Privacy Day (and every day): Protect your small business
Cybercriminals target companies big and small. Today is Data Privacy Day — a great opportunity to take a look at how you keep your business and customer data protected. Get started with the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.
Disaster Preparedness: How Measurement Science Can Help Your Community
Firsthand experience with natural disasters inspired a NIST researcher to study how communities prepare for — and recover from — disasters.
Galaxy S27 May Not Be An Exynos-Exclusive Launch, As Samsung’s 2nm GAA May Be Used To Develop A ‘Custom Tuned’ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
A custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro fabricated on Samsung’s 2nm GAA process could be used for the Galaxy S27 series
Vacant Houston properties burn four times, threatening established business next door
Four fires in two years. 50% of customers gone. And the city-cited buildings just burned again. This Westheimer restaurant owner says enough is enough.
Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti’s shooting
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Tuesday that officials were evaluating why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis “may not have been following” proper protocol before the fatal shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti – a remarkable acknowledgment of possible wrongdoing from one of the Trump administration’s most influential and hardline operators on immigration enforcement.
UPS Will Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs in 2026
The delivery company said it was planning the cuts this year because it expected to deliver fewer packages for Amazon, a large but unprofitable customer.
Lululemon cuts 100 customer service jobs amid quality complaints
The layoffs have affected staff in North America working at the athleisure giant's
Penn State Health is offering free skin cancer screenings – here's how to sign up
Reservations open next month for free skin cancer screenings through Penn State Health Dermatology at its Lime Spring Outpatient Center in East Hempfield Township.
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons has been ordered to appear in federal court this Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating a judge’s order in the case of a man who is challenging his detention.
Solopreneurs embrace AI: It helps boost growth and client relations
Entrepreneurs like Kim Magaraci, Seneca Connor, and Gloria Hebert use AI tools like ChatGPT to ditch admin busywork and focus on growth and customers.
TELUS and RingCentral expand Business Connect with AI-powered features for Canadian businesses
TELUS (NYSE: TU), a world-leading technology company, and RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a global leader in AI-powered business communications, today announced they are expanding their partnership to bring advanced AI capabilities to TELUS Business Connect, a comprehensive cloud-based communication platform. With new AI capabilities that span both customer engagement and employee productivity, the platform will deliver intelligent automation that helps businesses work smarter and serve customers
What to do if ICE shows up at your workplace
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone to many workplaces over the past year, both at high-profile companies like Target and Hyundai as well as businesses that don’t grab headlines.
Fiscal Policy Institute: BET tax cut would fail to spur business growth
A cut in the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) that recently won approval in the Republican-led House of Representatives would cost the state treasury $26 million a year and do little
Homeland Security investigating all Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Valley
Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating all Zipps Sports Grill restaurants.
Google Photos takes its photo to video feature to another level
Custom prompts allow for customization
WATCH: White House discusses sending Homan to Minneapolis as Bovino expected to leave
A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. It comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Google Photos upgrading ‘Photo to video’ with custom prompts, audio
After last year’s introduction, "Photo to video" generation in Google Photos is getting two notable upgrades today.
The Intel Business Growing 50% That Nobody's Talking About
Intel's custom chip business is taking off.
Iowa politics: Proposal would require all Iowa police officers to cooperate with ICE
House File 2041 says local and state agencies "shall cooperate and work with United States immigration and Customs Enforcement and any other federal immigration-related agencies when requested.”
David McClelland Appointed Head of the Santander US Auto Business
BOSTON & DALLAS, January 26, 2026--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. ("Santander US") announced that David McClelland has been named Head of the Santander US Auto business, effective today. McClelland will be responsible for executing on the company’s Auto growth strategy, enhancing dealer and customer experiences, and managing manufacturer (OEM) relationships. In this capacity, he succeeds Bruce Jackson, who announced his retirement from the company.
Several customers accuse Southwick business of ripping them off
“He knows he’s ripping us off,” said one woman, who paid $2,000 in 2023 for a closet that she said she never got.
iPhone Air 2 Rumored To Feature A Customized Version Of Face ID That’s Thinner To Overcome The Internal Space Limitations And Add A Second Rear Camera
The iPhone Air was already exceptionally thin to begin win, so Apple is rumored to resort to thinner Face ID on the iPhone Air 2 to add a second camera
Microsoft reveals second generation of its AI chip in effort to bolster cloud business
With its newest AI chip, Microsoft plans "wider customer availability" after its initial product was only used for internal projects.
Kim Vo Dies: ‘Extreme Makeover’ & ‘Shear Genius’ Star Was 55
The celebrity stylist was a colorist for Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Goldie Hawn, Uma Thurman, Pamela Anderson, and more.
Small Business Technology News: AI Use Cases From PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Tesla And Others
From safety to customer service to the manufacturing floor, large companies are rolling out internal AI systems to improve their operations and help - not replace- their employees.
The Week in Playback: A Paradigm Shift in Home Entertainment
CE Pro recaps smart home and professional AV news stories throughout the week to find what's impacting the custom integration industry.
Another killing by a federal officer deepens Trump’s self-inflicted political nightmare
President Donald Trump and his administration this week seemed to belatedly come to the realization that their Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minneapolis are going poorly.
Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data
Microsoft complied with a warrant to hand over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, and privacy advocates are worried.
‘Tracker’ Season 3 Casts Erica Durance, Setting Up ‘Smallville’ Reunion
Durance is once again sharing the screen with Justin Hartley, who played Oliver Queen opposite her Lois Lane on ‘Smallville.’
What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders
In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...
Harbinger launches standalone battery business with new Airstream deal
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning off its battery business, and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer.
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses
Protests on college and university campuses aren’t new. Student activism goes back decades, to the civil rights movement and Vietnam. Elected officials and administrators have long torn their hair over how to keep the issues of the day off campuses. Just last week, protests erupted at Florida universities against the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE.
Las Vegas Businesses Ditch Credit Card Fees for Bitcoin Payments
Las Vegas Valley businesses, from restaurant chains to small juice bars, are embracing Bitcoin payments as mainstream adoption accelerates, with companies avoiding credit card processing fees averaging 2.5% to 3.5% while tapping into a growing customer base actively seeking crypto-friendly merchants. The shift follows Square’s November 2025 decision to enable ...
Dense fog slows Valley businesses and complicates travel
As dense fog blankets the Central Valley, local businesses say fewer customers are venturing out, while drivers and transit operators are adjusting to hazardous conditions.
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions. The Boston-based asset manager moved to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit it filed in a state court in Massachusetts in November, after Broadcom agreed to continue providing its services and software to one of its subsidiaries, a Fidelity spokesperson said. "Broadcom's services to Fidelity will continue uninterrupted, and there will be no impact on Fidelity's business operations, customers, associates, or business partners," the spokesperson said in a statement.
CT health plan subsidies set to be available beginning Feb. 1
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
US airlines issue travel waivers, announce cancellations ahead of widespread winter storm
A winter storm threatened thousands of flights heading into the weekend across two dozen states, as airlines issue travel waivers for customers impacted by the snow.
US health insurance executives testify before Congress about increasing costs of healthcare
CEO of UnitedHealth Group said his company will return profits earned from Affordable Care Act plans to customers
New ICE warrant policy disregards a fundamental American right, experts say. Here’s what we know
With an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement memo that allows officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant, the Trump administration is seeking to usurp guardrails that are enshrined in the Fourth Amendment and have protected Americans’ civil liberties for centuries, experts in constitutional law and immigration policy told CNN.
Analysis: Trump and Vance are suddenly acknowledging ICE ‘mistakes’
US Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino couldn’t have been more unequivocal Tuesday when talking about the often aggressive and controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations he’s leading in Minneapolis.
Congress grills health insurance CEOs over high pay
Lawmakers asked five executives during a House hearing on health care affordability why they're paid so much as their customers are struggling.
York County plumbing company closes after a century in business
The company cited high costs and unsustainable income "during an economically challenging time" in a message to customers.
Google AI Mode can now customize responses with your email and photos
Personal Intelligence is optional and rolling out first to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy’s Customer Care to return the chair by mail at no cost.
Frank Winston Crum Launches New Commercial Package Policy to Empower Small Businesses
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Winston Crum (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Commercial Package Policy (CPP), a flexible solution designed to meet the evolving needs of small businesses. This innovative product combines essential coverages — General Liability, Property, Crime & Fidelity, and Inland Marine — into one customizable policy, streamlining protection and simplifying the insurance experience. General Liability is required as its foundation, and
Rush Uniform hands over business to another family-owned uniform store
Cramer's Uniforms is taking over most of Rush Uniform's school customers after the New Castle business announced it was closing in December.
JD Vance goes to Minneapolis amid ICE backlash, Trump feud with Walz
A White House official said Vance will meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and deliver remarks praising their work.
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren’t familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge.
Minneapolis Businesses Struggle During Trump's Immigration Enforcement Surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren’t familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge. Like the employees, the usual patrons are ...
NexPhone puts Android smartphone, Windows Phone and Windows 11 PC in one device
The NexPhone is finally here. 14 years after the original announcement, the unusual smartphone is expected to be shipped to customers later this year. The NexPhone runs on both Android and Windows 11 out of the box and might even be able to replace a desktop PC.
DIRECTV Entertainment for Your Community
Tired of high TV bills and outdated cable boxes? Upgrade your community’s entertainment with a smarter, more cost-effective solution. PulseNetTV delivers customized DIRECTV entertainment packages designed specifically for communities providing better content, clearer picture quality, and significant savings.
Google Photos adds a sticker locker just to remind Android users what they’re missing
Google Photos now organizes custom stickers into Collections on iOS, but Android users are still left waiting for the feature.
OpenAI, Anthropic set sights on enterprise customers at Davos
Enterprise customers account for roughly 40% of OpenAI's business and 80% of Anthropic's business.
NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials and What They Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to supporting American industry and conducting research.
GameStop Says It's Shut Down a Nintendo Switch 2 Trade-in Exploit That Worked as an 'Infinite Money Glitch'
GameStop has said it has shut down a loophole that let its customers rack up store credit by continually trading in then rebuying a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Google Keep might be losing one of its most useful features
We've spotted evidence that suggests reminders could soon be removed from Google Keep, as Google centralizes them within the Tasks app.
Minneapolis businesses hammered as anti-ICE unrest continues: 'like the pandemic all over again'
Minneapolis businesses report massive revenue drops as anti-ICE agitators drive away customers, with some comparing the economic impact to COVID-19 closures.
ServiceNow partners with OpenAI in three-year push to transform enterprise AI
ServiceNow and OpenAI expand partnership to deliver custom AI solutions for enterprise platforms, helping businesses improve margins and grow revenue.
YouTube has reportedly disabled and started removing specialized captions
YouTube videos have long supported the custom SRV3 caption format, which creators have been using in pretty creative ways. Apparently,...
Pinterest Hires Lee Brown as Chief Business Officer
Pinterest named former Spotify ads chief Lee Brown as its first Chief Business Officer, overseeing sales, content, “ad product marketing” and “customer-facing operations.” The appointment comes days after Brown quit DoorDash after just a few months. At the same time, Pinterest said Chief Revenue Officer Bill Watkins has decided to leave the company. Watkins had been with the firm for 12 years,
Covington businesses offering deals as nearby bridge construction ramps up
Some small businesses in Covington are offering customers special deals to keep business up during two major bridge construction projects.
Miss Manners: Do business owners really expect tips from customers?
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the longstanding question of whether barbershop owners should receive tips.
‘High Potential’ Scoop: How Karadec Is Protecting Morgan From Captain Wagner
Plus, Todd Harthan hints at more answers surrounding the LAPD's new Captain Wagner.
‘High Potential’ Scoop: How Karadec Is Protecting Morgan From Captain Wagner
Plus, Todd Harthan hints at more answers surrounding the LAPD's new Captain Wagner.
AT&T class action alleges business customers billed for disconnected services
A new class action lawsuit alleges AT&T improperly billed its business customers for telephone services that were suspended, disconnected or terminated.
‘Fire Country’ Season 5 Will Have This Major Change If Renewed
There will be a new showrunner, should the series return.
A CT drive-through business so popular staff serves customers in parking lots is opening new site
The business says it is hiring.
‘Today’: Hoda Kotb Gets Candid About Jenna Bush Hager & Sheinelle Jones Hosting 4th Hour
Here's what she said about slot she used to host.
NC health insurance consumers left in limbo by Congress
Despite compromise US House bill to extend ACA subsidies, Senate hasn’t reached a deal. Customers in NC seeing insurance premiums soar.
YouTube TV price is $59.99/month with 10-day free trial in latest offer
Google has launched a new YouTube TV offer that not only gives customers a 10-day free trial, but drops the...
‘SNL’: Finn Wolfhard’s ‘Stranger Things’ Costars Crash Monologue
Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin joined him as he insisted he was no longer a child star.
Small Business Technology News: How Coca-Cola, Nike & Starbucks Are Using AI
Big brands are leveraging AI for customer experience, Deloitte says AI is helping workers, Microsoft Teams is becoming more secure, and more news impacting your business this week.
AI answering systems are ‘saving the day’ for New England pizzerias. Customers aren’t so sure.
The artificial receptionists, being used to take orders and field calls, have been met with resistance from some customers who said they can’t get the service they are used to.
‘9-1-1’: Ryan Guzman Says Something Is ‘In the Works’ for Eddie’s Love Life
Guzman is keeping plot details close to the vest, but Buddie shippers’ hearts must be racing!
AI Has Taken Over Every Industry — Here's How Your Business Can Actually Use It
Learn how to leverage AI to improve processes, power growth and make stronger connections with your customers.
Upstate business refunds customer months after court order
"It's $2,080, I'm happy, I'm thrilled."
Denver7 takes business owner's concerns on power outages to Xcel Energy leader
Xcel Energy hopes to have power restored by Friday night for most customers impacted by power shutoffs as business owners in Larimer County reported lost revenue.
Downtown Peoria business needs 'your help more than ever' to stay open
The downtown business said without the support of customers "our doors will permanently close."
The two things AMD subtly revealed at CES that actually excite me
Socketed laptop chips and Strix Halo affordability!
I built a Steve Jobs custom GPT to help make my business decisions
Solopreneur Yesim Saydan shares how she trained over 17 custom GPT workers and a Steve Jobs—inspired custom GPT to work for her consultancy agency.
‘Today’ Hosts Crack Up Over Question John Mellencamp Asked Al Roker
Craig Melvin's jaw dropped at what rocker said.
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent
Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.
110-year-old Portland grocer struggles to stay in business: 'We want to give our customers everything that we used to'
Beloved Gino's Pizza closes after nearly 40 years serving Downtown Brooklyn community
After 40 years of service, the institution known as Gino's Pizza has closed, and long-time customers are devastated.
ICE deputy director resigns to run for Congress in Ohio
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan announced Thursday she is stepping away from her position to run for Congress in Ohio.
Business Briefs: Jan. 16, 2026
National Grid hosts in-person customer assistance events WALTHAM — National Grid continues its commitment to supporting customers with a series of in-person customer assistance events this month. With colder temperatures, these events are designed to help residents manage seasonal energy bills and explore cost-saving programs. At every location, National Grid customer service specialists will be available […]