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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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Pakistan Survives Netherlands Scare in T20 World Cup

Pakistan narrowly dodged a catastrophic upset against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup opener, a result that highlights the tournament's huge financial st

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Endometriosis Ruled a Disability in UK Landmark Case

A London woman sacked due to her endometriosis has won a landmark tribunal case, which ruled her condition is a disability under the Equality Act 2010.

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Brown Warns Starmer on Mandelson 'Scandal' Conflict

Former PM Gordon Brown warns Keir Starmer of a "serious" scandal over Lord Mandelson's corporate ties, putting pressure on Labour's integrity pledge.

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Why Is Bitcoin Crashing Under a Pro-Crypto Trump?

Despite a pro-crypto Trump administration, bitcoin has crashed. We explore why political support can't save crypto from market gravity and speculative excess.

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State Dept to Delete X Posts Before Trump's Return

The State Department will delete all public X posts from before Trump's Jan. 20, 2025 return, erasing years of diplomatic history from the public record.

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The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
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CIA Shuts Down World Factbook, A Key Global Data Source

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has abruptly shut down its World Factbook website, a foundational global data resource used by researchers for decades.

  • ▸For Professionals: Journalists, academics, and government analysts relied on the Factbook for rapid, authoritative fact-checking on everything from a nation’s form of government and religious demographics (e.g., Shiite vs. Sunni majority) to its economic standing. It provided the essential context needed for reporting on international events and conducting academic research.
  • ▸For Students and the Public: In classrooms and libraries, the Factbook was a go-to resource for country reports and a trusted entry point for understanding global affairs. International travelers also found immense value in its "Travel Facts" section, which offered practical advice on cultural norms, voltage requirements, and local customs.
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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
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State Dept to Delete All Pre-2025 X Posts in Digital Purge

The U.S. State Department will delete all public X posts from before Jan 20, 2025, erasing the digital history of the Biden, Obama, and first Trump terms.

  • ▸WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department is undertaking an unprecedented digital purge, confirming it will remove all public-facing posts from its official accounts on the social media platform X created before President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025.
  • ▸Why it matters: This directive impacts the real-time, searchable record of U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy across three presidential administrations. For journalists, academics, foreign governments, and the public, it obscures the digital paper trail of American engagement on the world stage, from major policy announcements to day-to-day cultural outreach.
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Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?
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Why Is Bitcoin Crashing Despite Trump's Crypto Promise?

Despite a pro-crypto Trump administration, bitcoin is in a freefall. Explore the reasons behind the crash, from speculative excess to market fundamentals.

  • ▸Speculative Frenzy: The period between November 2024 and October 2025 saw immense excitement. The belief in a permanent, politically-backed bull run led many investors to take on significant debt to purchase more crypto assets, pouring fuel on the fire.
  • ▸The Leverage Trap: Borrowing amplified profits on the way up, but it created a devastating feedback loop on the way down. As prices began to fall, margin calls forced leveraged traders to sell their holdings to cover their debts, which in turn pushed prices down further, triggering more selling.
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DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE
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Big Tech Boycott: How Consumers Are Protesting ICE

A new consumer boycott, "Resist and Unsubscribe," urges people to cancel subscriptions from Big Tech to protest the administration's immigration policies and IC

  • ▸Why it matters: The "Resist and Unsubscribe" campaign represents a strategic shift in civic protest, moving beyond street demonstrations to target the administration's perceived sensitivity to market volatility. Its success hinges on whether activists can sustain a boycott of services deeply embedded in modern life.
  • ▸The Catalyst: Galloway cited frustration with the administration's indifference to public outrage over immigration enforcement, specifically pointing to an incident in Minneapolis last month where federal immigration officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens.
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For Better or Warsh: The Federal Reserve May Be Wall Street's Ticking Time Bomb in 2026
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Warsh as Fed Chair: A Ticking Time Bomb for Wall Street?

Kevin Warsh's potential nomination for Fed Chair signals a major policy shift. Discover how his hawkish views on inflation could threaten Wall Street's rally.

  • ▸Washington D.C. — President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank introduces significant uncertainty for a stock market already navigating historic valuations and unprecedented internal division at the nation's foremost financial institution. The move, announced January 30, sets the stage for a potential paradigm shift in U.S. monetary policy should Warsh be confirmed to succeed current Chair Jerome Powell, whose term expires on May 15.
  • ▸The Core Policy: Warsh has advocated for the Fed to systematically sell off its holdings. The central bank's balance sheet currently stands at $6.6 trillion, composed mainly of U.S. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) acquired during years of economic stimulus.
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Global Markets Pause in Calm Before Key Economic Signals

Global financial markets enter a pre-dawn lull with low volatility as investors cautiously await key economic indicators on inflation and interest rates.

  • ▸**NEW YORK (AP) — Global financial markets entered a period of deceptive calm in the early hours of Wednesday, with a notable absence of major economic data or corporate announcements creating a vacuum of volatility. This pre-dawn lull across North American and European time zones places investor focus squarely on the economic indicators and central bank commentary scheduled for later in the week, setting the stage for a market holding its breath.
  • ▸The Fed's Shadow: All eyes are on the upcoming release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes from their last policy-setting gathering. Investors will scrutinize the text for clues on the consensus around the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Speeches by several regional Fed presidents scheduled for later in the week are also circled, as their commentary on recent inflation data will be parsed for any shift in tone.
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Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
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Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Stock Lags Market Amid Headwinds

Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) saw a modest stock gain but lagged the S&P 500. Discover why analysts have a negative outlook ahead of its next earnings report.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) delivered a positive session for shareholders on Tuesday, but a closer look reveals a performance that trailed the broader market's rally and a company facing significant headwinds, according to consensus analyst estimates. While any gain is a welcome sign, investors are weighing this modest uptick against a backdrop of concerning forward-looking projections and a challenging industry environment.
  • ▸Market Comparison: ABR's 1.69% rise lagged the S&P 500's gain of 1.97%. It also trailed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which added 2.47%, and the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite, which climbed 2.18%. This underperformance on a strong market day can be a signal of underlying investor caution.
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KB Home (KBH) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
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KB Home (KBH) Stock Dips Ahead of Earnings: Key Facts

KB Home (KBH) stock closed down despite a broad market rally. Explore the key facts behind the dip, its monthly performance, and what to expect from its earning

  • ▸NEW YORK – KB Home (KBH) shares faltered in the latest trading session, closing down 1.09% at $60.94, a notable divergence from a powerful rally across the broader market. The homebuilder's decline stood in stark contrast to significant gains by the S&P 500 (+1.97%), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+2.47%), and the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite (+2.18%). This underperformance places a spotlight on the company's fundamentals as investors brace for its upcoming earnings announcement.
  • ▸Daily Performance: The stock's -1.09% move trailed all major U.S. indices, indicating specific investor apprehension about KBH that was not shared by the market at large.
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ARKO Corp. (ARKO) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know
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ARKO Stock Analysis: Momentum vs. Fundamentals & Outlook

ARKO Corp. (ARKO) stock shows strong monthly gains but daily lag. Explore the clash between momentum, valuation, and what to expect from its next earnings repor

  • ▸NEW YORK – Shares of ARKO Corp. (NASDAQ: ARKO) closed higher in the latest trading session, but a closer look reveals a complex picture of powerful short-term momentum clashing with cautious forward-looking fundamentals. While the stock has delivered spectacular gains for investors over the past month, its daily performance, rich valuation, and lukewarm analyst outlook suggest a critical juncture ahead, with the company's upcoming earnings report poised to be a major catalyst.
  • ▸Daily Performance: ARKO's +1.07% move lagged behind the S&P 500's +1.97% gain. It also underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+2.47%) and the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite (+2.18%), indicating that on this particular day, investor enthusiasm was more directed toward the market's blue-chip and technology leaders.
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Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
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Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72

Jeane Freeman, the former Scottish Health Secretary who led the NHS through the COVID-19 pandemic, has died at 72. Her family confirmed her passing.

  • ▸EDINBURGH – Jeane Freeman, the formidable former Scottish Health Secretary who stewarded the nation’s multi-billion-pound health service through the unprecedented financial and human crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, has died at the age of 72.
  • ▸Unprecedented Fiscal Responsibility: Freeman was the ultimate custodian of the NHS Scotland budget, which stood at over £15 billion when she took office and swelled significantly under the strain of the pandemic. Her decisions directly impacted the allocation of nearly half of the Scottish Government's entire discretionary budget.
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MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson
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Labour in Crisis: Mandelson Scandal Shocks MPs, Hits Starmer

Labour MPs are 'shocked and angry' as a scandal engulfs Lord Mandelson. Revelations of a conflict of interest threaten Keir Starmer's leadership and the party.

  • ▸London – Westminster is reeling from a political earthquake as explosive revelations surrounding senior party grandee Lord Mandelson have sent shockwaves through the Labour Party, leaving MPs "shocked and angry" and raising profound questions about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and judgment. The scandal threatens to derail the party's carefully crafted image of integrity just as it seeks to position itself as a government-in-waiting.
  • ▸Why it matters: This is more than just internal party turmoil. For a leader who has staked his reputation on competence and a clean break from the past, the association with a major ethics scandal is critically damaging. It creates significant political and economic uncertainty, undermining business confidence and casting a long shadow over the party's electoral prospects.
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Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
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Japan's First Female PM Stakes Future on Snap Election

Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, calls a snap election to turn high approval ratings into a powerful mandate for her conservative agenda.

  • ▸The Goal: Polls indicate Takaichi's coalition is within striking distance of a two-thirds "supermajority" in the powerful House of Representatives. Such a victory would provide the legislative muscle needed to initiate constitutional amendments and push through contentious bills.
  • ▸The Justification: Takaichi has framed the election as a necessity for decisive governance. "I also want to resolutely take up challenges that include bold policies and reforms that could split public opinion," she stated last month, arguing for a clear mandate from the electorate.
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Asylum seeker barracks plans could face further delays
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Asylum Barracks Plan Faces Scottish Planning Delays

The UK Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in Cameron Barracks, Scotland, faces significant delays over local planning permission and devolved powers.

  • ▸LONDON – The UK Home Office's strategy to move asylum seekers out of costly hotels and into large-scale accommodation sites has hit a significant regulatory hurdle in Scotland. Plans to utilise Cameron Barracks in Inverness could face substantial delays, as senior Scottish politicians argue the project is subject to local planning laws, a development that could have national implications for the government's contentious immigration policy.
  • ▸Change of Use Doctrine: Under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, a material change in the use of land or buildings typically requires planning permission. MSPs Ewing and Mountain assert that converting a military barracks into long-term residential accommodation for asylum seekers clearly falls into this category.
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Covid fraud trial hears Shahid Malik is of 'highest integrity'
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Shahid Malik Covid Fraud Trial Hears Integrity Testimony

Former minister Shahid Malik stands trial for alleged £50,000 Covid loan fraud. Leeds Crown Court hears character evidence calling him a man of "highest integri

  • ▸LEEDS – A court has heard that former government minister Shahid Malik is a man of the "highest integrity," as a prominent local business owner gave character evidence in a trial concerning alleged Covid-19 support scheme fraud. Mr. Malik, who served as the Labour MP for Dewsbury from 2005 to 2010, is accused alongside another man of fraudulently obtaining a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan.
  • ▸Witness Testimony: The evidence from Ian Murray is central to this strategy. By presenting a witness who can speak to Mr. Malik's reputation for diligence and integrity during his time as an MP, the defense aims to persuade the jury that involvement in a fraudulent scheme would be entirely out of character for the former minister.
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Reform UK warns Worcestershire County Council is facing bankruptcy
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Worcestershire Council Faces Bankruptcy, Reform UK Warns

Reform UK warns Worcestershire County Council is on a path to bankruptcy, potentially forcing a Section 114 notice to halt all non-essential spending.

  • ▸LONDON – Worcestershire County Council is on a perilous path toward effective bankruptcy, according to a stark warning issued by Reform UK, the council's official opposition. The party has cautioned that without immediate and drastic action, the authority could be forced to issue a Section 114 notice, a move that would halt all non-essential spending and signal a complete loss of control over its finances.
  • ▸The Central Claim: Reform UK alleges that Worcestershire County Council's financial position is so precarious that it is approaching the point of insolvency, necessitating the cancellation of approved projects to avert a formal declaration of bankruptcy.
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Nice (NICE) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
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Nice (NICE) Stock Lags Market: What Investors Should Know

Nice (NICE) stock posted a daily gain but underperformed the S&P 500. See why its relative weakness and recent negative returns matter for investors.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Shares of enterprise software leader Nice (NASDAQ: NICE) posted a gain in the most recent trading session, though a closer look reveals a more complex picture for investors. While the stock's daily rise offered a moment of relief, its performance lagged significantly behind a broad market rally, compounding a month of negative returns and raising questions ahead of its next earnings report.
  • ▸NICE Performance: Over the past month, shares of the software company have fallen by 6.01%.
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Toast (TOST) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
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Toast (TOST) Stock: Analysis, Performance & Earnings

Toast (TOST) stock gained 2.51% but is down 26% for the month. Get key insights as investors look ahead to the company's upcoming earnings report.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Shares of restaurant technology firm Toast, Inc. (NYSE: TOST) delivered a notable performance in the latest trading session, closing at $27.73 and marking a 2.51% advance. The move saw the company outpace the broader market, which also enjoyed a positive day. The S&P 500 index posted a 1.97% gain, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite added 2.18%.
  • ▸Projected Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts are forecasting earnings of $0.24 per share for the quarter. This figure would represent an extraordinary 380% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year, signaling a major leap in the company's ability to generate profit.
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RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
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RCMT Stock Falls Despite Market Rally: What to Know

RCM Technologies (RCMT) stock fell while the market surged. Explore the reasons for this divergence and its strong performance compared to its sector.

  • ▸NEW YORK – In a trading session marked by broad market enthusiasm, shares of RCM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCMT) moved in the opposite direction, creating a puzzle for investors weighing the company's solid fundamentals against a challenging industry landscape. While the major indices surged, RCMT closed down 1.1% at $19.83, a divergence that underscores the complex dynamics at play for the business and technology solutions provider.
  • ▸One-Day Performance: RCMT fell 1.1%, lagging the significant gains seen across the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq.
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Review & Preview: 50,000 Sighs of Relief
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Jobs Report Beats Expectations, Easing Recession Fears

The latest jobs report sailed past forecasts, providing a major sigh of relief. This strong economic data eases recession fears and gives the Fed breathing room

  • ▸Headline Payrolls: The economy added a seasonally adjusted 225,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, significantly exceeding the median forecast of 175,000. This 50,000-job beat represents the core of the market's relief.
  • ▸Unemployment Rate: The jobless rate held steady at 3.7%, remaining near a 50-year low. This indicates that the job growth is being absorbed without creating slack or distress in the workforce.
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