Claude Code Made the Internet Fun AgainKevin Roose, a technology columnist at The New York Times, shared his recent vibecoding project with his co-host, Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast. By ‘HARD Fork’January 22, 2026

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On Sunday, protesters entered the Cities Church in St. Paul, where an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official serves as a pastor. Arrests follow a DOJ civil rights investigationThe Justice Department investigated the church protest swiftly, but found no basis for a civil rights investigation into Good’s death. Past administrations, however, have moved quickly to probe shootings of civilians by law enforcement officials. The Justice Department has separately opened an investigation into whether Minnesota officials impeded or obstructed federal immigration enforcement though their public statements. That’s called journalism.”It wasn’t immediately clear what the Justice Department would do after the judge’s decision.

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… There is no Plan B.”Thus spake Jared Kushner, unveiling his vision for postwar Gaza in front of an audience of the World Economic Forum at Davos. A “coastal tourism” zone would run along the seafront — long enough for up to 180 skyscrapers, many likely earmarked as hotels. Jared Kushner presents a plan for post-war Gaza following a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Obtained by CNN“New Gaza” is to be a center of industry, with the aim of achieving 100% full employment, Kushner said. It’s not a secret IP (intellectual property),” Kushner said, indicating a possible end to the role of UNRWA in Gaza.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith defends decision to charge President Trump Smith defended his decision to charge President Trump with crimes in Florida and Washington, D.C., during his opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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Readers had strong reactions to my column this week about what we know and don’t know about alcohol’s health risks. Saying to people they can drink a glass or two is like saying they can smoke a pack or two.”I understand May’s perspective. What is far less settled is whether drinking an occasional glass of wine is comparable to smoking an occasional cigarette. That said, even occasional drinking can be problematic for some people. “I don’t understand your hypocrisy,” wrote Jenny from Washington, D.C. “You’ve written so much about how cannabis is bad for health.

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PoliticsParis Hilton wants Congress to fight AI-generated pornJanuary 22, 2026 | 11:19 PM GMTParis Hilton joined Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other lawmakers to back the Defiance Act, which would let victims of AI-generated porn sue its creators, on Jan. 22.

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President Trump says 'framework' reached for Greenland deal Trump on Wednesday said he and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland," but did not offer further details on the deal.

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2026 Oscar nominations: The snubs and the shocks ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Variety senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay about the record 16 Oscar noms for “Sinners” and the tough international field heading into award season’s homestretch.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGA federal magistrate judge in Minnesota has blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to bring charges against former CNN host Don Lemon for his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in St. Paul last weekend, CBS News and CNN reported Thursday. “The Attorney General is enraged at the magistrate judge’s decision,” a person familiar with the matter told both outlets. AdvertisementA lawyer for Lemon, who currently works as an independent journalist, praised the news of the judge’s decision. “The magistrate’s reported actions confirm the nature of Don’s First Amendment protected work this weekend in Minnesota as a reporter,” his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. A lot of us already knew that,” Lemon said.

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By doing so, Trump claims JPMorgan and Dimon cut the president and his businesses off from millions of dollars, disrupted their operations and forced Trump and the businesses to urgently open bank accounts elsewhere. Advertisement“JPMC debanked (Trump and his businesses) because it believed that the political tide at the moment favored doing so,” the lawsuit alleges. Trump threatened to sue JPMorgan Chase last week at a time of heightened tensions between the White House and Wall Street. Trump accuses the bank of trade libel and accuses Dimon himself of violating Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In its statement, JPMorgan said that it “regrets” that Trump sued the bank but insisted it did not close the accounts for political reasons.

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The only good thing to say about the great Greenland crisis of 2026 is that it’s probably over. Speaking Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump ruled out using military force to seize Greenland. Trump, after talking with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, said that a “framework” for negotiating a future Greenland deal would allow the U.S. to install missile defense systems. Never mind that there already is a Space Force base in Greenland. On Denmark selling Greenland, for example, Trump said: “You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative.

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