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Ilhan Omar Attacked; YouTube, Meta On Trial Over Youth Addiction; TikTok Bias Accusations; Grandparent Caregiving Good For Your Brain

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Jan 28, 2026
A violent confrontation involving Ilhan Omar at a public event makes headlines. Major tech companies face a landmark California trial over alleged youth addiction and legal fallout. TikTok is accused of biased moderation amid outage explanations. New research links grandparent caregiving to cognitive benefits for seniors.
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INSIGHT

Federal Surge Heightened Minneapolis Tensions

  • Minneapolis tensions rose after federal agents' presence and multiple shootings sparked local calls to end Operation Metro Surge.
  • Mosheh Oinounou notes meetings between Tom Homan and local leaders aim to de-escalate and refocus on deportation targets.
ANECDOTE

Ilhan Omar Assaulted At Town Hall

  • At a Minneapolis town hall, a man charged Ilhan Omar's podium and sprayed an unknown substance on her while she was speaking.
  • Omar continued the event after security intervened and emphasized resilience against such attacks.
INSIGHT

Trial Frames Social Media As Deliberately Addictive

  • A landmark Los Angeles jury trial claims platforms deliberately designed features to addict children, likening it to Big Tobacco moments.
  • Success could force design changes, damages, and undermine Section 230 protections for tech companies.
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