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Bovino Out, US TikTok Glitches, the ‘Mother of all Deals’ and more

Jan 27, 2026
A top US Border Patrol official steps down amid controversy over immigration enforcement. Users report TikTok upload glitches and worries about content moderation. A powerful winter storm leaves deadly damage and long outages across states. The US raises tariffs on South Korean goods after a surprise announcement. India and the EU finalize a major new trade pact.
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ANECDOTE

Leadership Shift After Minneapolis Crackdown

  • Gregory Bovino will leave Minneapolis amid outrage over his handling of the immigration crackdown and comments after a fatal shooting.
  • The Department of Homeland Security suspended his social media access and Bordercar Tom Homan is being dispatched to replace him.
INSIGHT

TikTok Upload Glitches Spark Censorship Fears

  • New TikTok US users reported glitches when uploading ICE-related videos, raising censorship concerns.
  • TikTok blamed a US data center power outage and said the issue was unrelated to last week's ownership news.
INSIGHT

Storm Causes Widespread Deaths and Outages

  • The monster winter storm killed at least 15 people and left over half a million without power across the US.
  • Mississippi and Tennessee faced devastating ice damage with massive outages and National Guard deployment.
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