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Alex Pretti: Protests in Minneapolis after man shot dead by immigration agents
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Alex Pretti Shot by Federal Agents: Protests in Minneapolis

National protests erupt in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti. Eyewitness video contradicts federal self-defense claims.

  • •The Big Picture: Minneapolis has become the epicenter of a national firestorm following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents on Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred during a high-stakes confrontation amidst ongoing immigration raids, has sparked mass demonstrations across major U.S. cities and a bitter war of words between state leaders and the federal government.
  • •The Catalyst: Pretti was reportedly filming federal agents with his smartphone as they engaged with other protesters.
  • •The Escalation: Video evidence shows a federal agent pushing one woman and shoving another to the ground. Pretti appeared to intervene by moving between the agent and the women, raising his arm defensively.
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Houston Divided Over U.S. Intervention in Venezuela

The U.S. intervention in Venezuela has split public opinion in Houston, pitting the hopes of the Venezuelan diaspora against fears of a new foreign conflict.

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Anti-ICE Protesters Target Retailer Over Immigration Tactics

Protests erupt nationwide as activists demand Target take a stand against federal immigration tactics and end its alleged cooperation with ICE enforcement.

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Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Boy from ICE Custody

A federal judge in Minneapolis orders the immediate release of a five-year-old boy from ICE detention, issuing a scathing rebuke of family separation policies.

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Congo Mine Collapse Kills Over 200 in Rebel-Held Area

A catastrophic landslide at a coltan mine in eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, highlighting the dangers of artisanal mining in a conflict zone.

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Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested at Protest; Vow to Fight

Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort face federal charges after their arrest covering an anti-ICE protest, sparking a national debate on press freedom.

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Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
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Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Fight Charges After Protest Arrest

Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to fight federal charges after being arrested covering an anti-ICE protest, sparking a debate on press freedom.

  • ▸ST. PAUL, Minn. – Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have pledged to continue their reporting and vigorously fight federal charges filed against them, following their arrests in connection with covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Their release from federal custody on Friday has ignited a fierce debate over press freedom, with journalism organizations and human rights advocates condemning the arrests as a serious threat to the First Amendment.
  • ▸The Event: Activists organized a protest at the church to draw attention to its connection with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Pakistan military says 92 militants killed in Balochistan
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Pakistan Military Kills 92 Militants in Balochistan Op

Pakistan's military reports 92 militants killed in a major security operation in Balochistan, aiming to secure the region for CPEC and investment projects.

  • ▸ISLAMABAD – A major Pakistani military operation in the restive Balochistan province has resulted in the deaths of 92 militants, according to a statement from the armed forces. The offensive highlights the escalating security challenges in a region critical to Pakistan's economic future, holding vast mineral wealth and the cornerstone of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
  • ▸The Operation: According to the ISPR, the operations were precise and aimed at dismantling the command-and-control structure of militant groups operating across the vast, arid terrain of Balochistan.
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Veeraswamy: UK's oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it
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UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant Veeraswamy Pleads With King

Facing closure over a lease dispute, Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, makes an unprecedented public appeal to King Charles III to save it.

  • ▸LONDON – In a move that underscores the severe pressures facing London's heritage hospitality sector, Veeraswamy, the United Kingdom's oldest Indian restaurant, has made an unprecedented public appeal to King Charles III for intervention to secure its future. The Michelin-starred institution, which has operated from its Regent Street location since 1926, faces the prospect of closure over a lease dispute, prompting a desperate plea to the Crown to protect a national cultural asset.
  • ▸Historical Significance: Established in 1926, it predates Indian independence and has served a distinguished clientele including Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, and royalty from across the globe.
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Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us
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Coercive Control: A Predator's Financial Abuse Playbook

Discover the playbook of a predator's financial abuse and coercive control. Learn how victims were entrapped and how they used financial literacy to fight back.

  • ▸Initial Grooming: Aaron established intense emotional connections, building a foundation of trust that he would later leverage for financial exploitation. He presented himself as a savvy investor and successful businessman.
  • ▸Financial Isolation: Victims were gradually disconnected from their own financial advisors, family members who might question transactions, and even their own bank accounts. He often insisted on "managing" their finances to "help them grow their wealth."
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Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
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Asda's Fight to Reclaim Its Mojo and Market Share

Asda is losing market share to discounters and rivals. We explore the financial pressures and strategic challenges it faces in its fight to get its mojo back.

  • ▸As a senior financial correspondent, here is a detailed news article based on the information provided.
  • ▸LONDON – Once the undisputed champion of low prices and a formidable force in British retail, Asda now finds itself in a precarious position. The supermarket giant, under the ownership of the Issa brothers and private equity firm TDR Capital, is fighting a multi-front war to reclaim its identity, market share, and the trust of cost-conscious consumers. Squeezed between its traditional rivals and the relentless advance of German discounters, Asda's path to regaining its "mojo" is fraught with financial pressure and strategic challenges.
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After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed
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How ICE Raids Impact a Chicago Neighborhood's Economy

See how recent ICE raids have created a chilling effect in a Chicago neighborhood, causing a 50-70% drop in sales and devastating local businesses.

  • ▸CHICAGO – The silence on what was once a vibrant commercial street on Chicago's West Side is the most telling indicator of change. Where the scents of baking bread and grilled meats once mixed with the sounds of Spanish-language music and bustling crowds, a palpable quiet has now settled. Storefronts that were the lifeblood of this predominantly immigrant community now sit dark, with "For Lease" signs gathering dust in their windows. This is the economic aftermath of recent, large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, a story of how federal policy is reshaping a local economy, block by block.
  • ▸Consumer Spending Collapse: With residents fearful of venturing out, daily commerce has ground to a halt. Local grocers, restaurants, bakeries, and service providers have lost their core customer base. Discretionary spending has all but vanished, and even essential purchases are being consolidated to minimize time spent in public.
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Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together
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The Financial Cost of Family Estrangement & Wealth Risk

Beyond headlines, family estrangement is a major financial event. Learn how rifts like the Beckhams' threaten generational wealth, businesses, and brand legacie

  • ▸LONDON – The recent, high-profile rift within the Beckham family, which saw Brooklyn Beckham publicly declare "no contact" with his parents, has ignited a global conversation about family dynamics. But beyond the tabloid headlines and social media debates lies a stark and increasingly urgent financial reality: family estrangement is becoming a significant economic event, capable of jeopardizing fortunes, dismantling businesses, and erasing generational wealth.
  • ▸Increased Awareness of Mental Health: A younger generation, more attuned to concepts of toxic relationships and emotional well-being, is increasingly willing to sever ties for self-preservation.
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West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned Great British Railways
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West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned Great British Rai

West Midlands Railway is being brought under public control and integrated into the state-run Great British Railways after years of poor performance and delays.

  • ▸By a Senior Financial Correspondent, BBC Business
  • ▸Punctuality and Cancellations: WMR has been one of the worst-performing operators in the UK for punctuality. In the last reporting year, its Public Performance Measure (PPM) frequently dipped below acceptable levels, with some routes experiencing on-time arrivals of less than 70%. Cancellation rates, particularly on weekends and during periods of staff shortage, have been a major source of public anger.
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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka in thrilling Australian Open final
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Rybakina's Australian Open Win Sparks Commercial Surge

Elena Rybakina's win over Aryna Sabalenka is a financial game-changer. Learn how the Australian Open victory impacts her earnings, brand value, and sponsorships

  • ▸MELBOURNE – Elena Rybakina’s thrilling victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open final is far more than a career-defining sporting achievement; it is a seismic event that has instantly reshaped the financial and commercial landscape of professional tennis. While the on-court drama captivated millions, the off-court impact is where the real money is made, immediately repositioning Rybakina as one of the most valuable and marketable athletes in global sports.
  • ▸Prize Money: Rybakina secures the winner's cheque of A$2.975 million (approx. US$2.1 million), a significant single-event payday that bolsters her career earnings.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Ex-duke's new Epstein disgrace' and 'Andrew must reveal all on Epstein'
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PM Urges Duke of York to Cooperate in Epstein Inquiry

The Duke of York faces intense political pressure after UK PM Sir Keir Starmer publicly urged him to cooperate with authorities regarding his links to Jeffrey E

  • ▸LONDON – The Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is facing an unprecedented escalation of political pressure after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer publicly urged him to cooperate with authorities regarding his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The intervention from the head of government transforms a long-simmering royal crisis into a direct political issue, placing renewed and intense scrutiny on the Duke and the Royal Family.
  • ▸A Call for Testimony: Sir Keir stated, "anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information."
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Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
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Keir Starmer's Japan Visit: Trade, Defence & Securonomics

Why was UK PM Keir Starmer in Japan? Learn about his 'securonomics' doctrine and goals for trade (CPTPP), defence (GCAP), and green energy investment.

  • ▸TOKYO – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s three-day visit to Japan this week was far more than a diplomatic courtesy call. It represented a critical test of his government's economic doctrine, "securonomics," on the world stage. Against a backdrop of global supply chain anxieties and heightened geopolitical competition, Starmer’s mission was to cement the UK’s role as a key strategic partner for Japan, focusing on the tangible pillars of trade, defence, and technology investment.
  • ▸Strategic Goals: The visit was built around three core objectives: fully activating the UK’s membership in the CPTPP trade bloc, advancing the multi-billion-pound GCAP fighter jet programme, and attracting Japanese investment into the UK's green energy sector.
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Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
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Why PM Keir Starmer Visited Japan: UK Trade & Security

PM Keir Starmer's visit to Japan aims to implement the CPTPP trade deal, secure investment, and deepen the UK's economic and security ties in the Indo-Pacific.

  • ▸SOURCE: BBC Politics
  • ▸CPTPP Maximisation: With the UK now a full member of the 12-nation trade bloc, Downing Street is pushing to unlock its full potential. Discussions centered on cutting remaining non-tariff barriers for UK exports, particularly in the agri-food sector. The aim is to boost sales of iconic British products like Scotch whisky, Welsh lamb, and Stilton cheese in Japan’s high-value market.
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Lord Triesman: Labour peer and former FA chairman dies aged 82
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Lord Triesman, ex-FA chairman & Labour peer, dies at 82

Lord David Triesman, the Labour peer and first independent FA chairman, has died aged 82. His career spanned politics, trade unionism, and sports admin.

  • ▸LONDON – Lord David Triesman, a towering figure whose career spanned the highest levels of academia, trade unionism, politics, and sports administration, has died at the age of 82. A life peer and former government minister, he is perhaps most widely remembered as the first independent chairman of the Football Association (FA), a tenure that ended abruptly amid a tabloid sting that derailed England's 2018 World Cup bid and served as a stark lesson in reputational risk.
  • ▸Trade Unionism: As General Secretary of the Association of University Teachers (AUT) from 1993 to 2001, he modernized the union, navigating complex industrial relations and higher education funding issues.
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Starmer invites Japan PM Takaichi to UK after Tokyo talks
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Starmer invites Japan PM Takaichi to UK after Tokyo talks

UK PM Keir Starmer invites Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to the UK following successful Tokyo talks to deepen security, trade, and strategic cooperation.

  • ▸LONDON – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has concluded a landmark diplomatic and economic tour of East Asia, securing what Downing Street reports as £2.2 billion in new export deals with China and deepening strategic ties with Japan. The trip culminated in a formal invitation to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the UK, signalling a concerted effort by the Starmer government to solidify Britain's role as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • ▸Key Outcome: Enhanced Security Cooperation: Both leaders recommitted to implementing the RAA, which facilitates joint military training and exercises. They agreed to a new dialogue on cyber security and the resilience of critical supply chains, particularly in semiconductors and rare earth minerals.
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Grammy Awards 2026: Who will win and how to watch
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Grammy Awards 2026: Predictions, Winners & How to Watch

Get predictions for the 68th Grammy Awards winners, learn about the financial "Grammy bump" for artists, and find out how and where to watch the 2026 show.

  • ▸LONDON – The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are more than a celebration of artistic achievement; they are a powerful economic barometer for the $100 billion global music industry. For artists, labels, and broadcast partners, a nomination—and especially a win—can translate into millions in new revenue, making the ceremony a high-stakes event watched as closely on Wall Street as it is on Main Street.
  • ▸Immediate Sales Spike: Winning a major award can trigger an immediate and substantial increase in digital sales and streaming. Historical data shows artists like Bon Iver and Esperanza Spalding saw sales jump over 1,000% in the week following their wins.
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Week in politics: Final Epstein files, partial government shutdown, 'safer' ICE operations, new Fed chair
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Washington's Week: Shutdown Risk & Market Volatility

A last-minute deal averted a government shutdown, but the temporary fix and a Fed leadership change leave financial markets grappling with economic uncertainty.

  • ▸The Cost of Uncertainty: The persistent threat of shutdowns forces businesses to delay capital investment and hiring decisions. Economic models from major financial institutions suggest that each week of a shutdown shaves approximately 0.1% to 0.2% off quarterly GDP growth, a cost that accumulates through disrupted supply chains and deferred government contracts.
  • ▸Consumer and Federal Worker Impact: The threat of furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal workers creates a direct drag on consumer confidence and spending, particularly in regions with a heavy government presence. Even the threat of a shutdown can cause households to pull back on discretionary purchases.
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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Throw President Donald Trump Under the Bus Concerning Inflation?
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Fed's Powell: Trump Tariffs Fueling Stubborn Inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell identifies President Trump's trade tariffs as a primary cause of high inflation, complicating the central bank's monetary policy goals.

  • ▸WASHINGTON – In a carefully worded but direct statement, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has identified President Donald Trump's trade tariffs as a primary driver of stubbornly high inflation, creating a potential policy schism between the nation's central bank and the White House. While the Fed held interest rates steady this week, Powell’s commentary placed the administration's protectionist trade policy squarely in the spotlight as a key obstacle to achieving the Fed's 2% inflation target.
  • ▸Technological advancements in fields like artificial intelligence.
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U.S. Money Supply Just Made History in More Ways Than One -- and It's Sending an Ominous Warning to Wall Street
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Money Supply Warning: Is a Stock Market Correction Coming?

A historic divergence between U.S. money supply growth and stock market valuations is flashing a warning sign not seen since the dot-com bubble. Learn why.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Wall Street's technology-driven bull market has pushed major indexes to unprecedented heights, yet a critical economic indicator is flashing a warning sign not seen since the peak of the dot-com bubble. While the U.S. money supply recently hit an all-time high, its growth is being dramatically outpaced by stock market valuations, creating a historic divergence that suggests a period of heightened volatility and a potential market correction could be on the horizon.
  • ▸2025 Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), S&P 500 (^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) posted impressive gains of 13%, 16%, and 20%, respectively.
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Gwynedd dad realised he was losing sight after putting odd shoes on son
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The Economic Cost of Disability: A Father's Story

A father's story of losing his sight reveals the profound financial disruption and economic shock that follows a life-altering disability for families.

  • ▸LONDON – The moment a Gwynedd father realised his sight was failing wasn't in a sterile hospital ward, but in a quiet, domestic scene: putting mismatched shoes on his young son. This single, poignant event serves as a microcosm for a far larger, often overlooked economic reality: the profound financial disruption that follows a life-altering disability, and the immense strain it places on individuals, healthcare systems, and the national economy.
  • ▸Loss of Income: The most direct impact is the cessation of earned income. For an individual in their prime working years, this represents a sudden loss of tens of thousands of pounds annually and hundreds of thousands in lifetime potential earnings. This instantly alters a family's financial trajectory, shifting focus from growth and investment to mere preservation.
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