What happens when an AI agent decides the best way to complete a task is to blackmail you?  That’s not a hypothetical. According to Barmak Meftah, a partner at cybersecurity VC firm Ballistic Ventures, it recently happened to an enterprise employee working with an AI agent. The employee tried to …

A judge ruled Friday that federal agents are not allowed to use pepper spray against peaceful protesters or arrest them without probable cause. The Trump administration has not yet responded. Meanwhile, the Justice Department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, officials say. CBS …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu awards Gilbert Chagoury the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Chagoury received Nigeria’s second highest honour for his significant contributions to the country The national award ceremony took place in Abuja on Monday, January 19, 2026 Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 …