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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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Why Trump Eased Sanctions on Russian Oil & Its Impact

The Trump administration has eased sanctions on Russian oil to combat a global energy crisis. Learn why this happened and how it might help Vladimir Putin.

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US KC-135 Plane Crashes in Iraq, Killing All Six Crew

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker has crashed in western Iraq, killing all six American crew members. The non-combat incident is under investigation.

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Israel's Iran Strategy Shifts as Regime Change Hopes Fade

As the bet on an Iranian regime collapse fails, Israel pivots from covert action to direct confrontation, placing PM Netanyahu at the center of a perilous test.

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St George Volunteers Devastated as Council Mows 30k Bulbs

Bristol City Council mows down 30,000 spring bulbs planted by St George volunteers, destroying a community project and sparking an inquiry into the costly error

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Austrian Glaciers Melt, Threaten Economy & Energy Sector

Austria's glaciers are melting at a record rate, threatening the nation's multi-billion-euro tourism and energy sectors with irreversible economic consequences.

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs to be cancelled amid Middle East war
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F1 Cancels Bahrain & Saudi GPs Amid Middle East Conflict

Formula 1 is set to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix due to security risks from regional conflict, a blow costing over £100 million.

  • ▸LONDON – Formula 1 is bracing for a significant logistical and financial shock with the imminent cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix, a direct consequence of the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. The decision, expected to be formalised by the end of the weekend, will erase two of the most lucrative races from the calendar, dealing a commercial blow of over £100 million to the sport's owners, Liberty Media.
  • ▸Premium Hosting Fees: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are known to pay some of the highest race promotion fees on the entire F1 calendar. These state-backed events reportedly contribute between $55 million and $65 million each per year to F1's revenues, using the global platform to promote tourism and project a modern image.
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Government rejects petition for mandatory gloves at ice rinks
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UK Gov Rejects Petition for Mandatory Gloves at Ice Rinks

The UK government has rejected a public petition for mandatory gloves at ice rinks, citing regulatory overreach despite a high-profile traumatic injury.

  • ▸LONDON – The UK government has formally rejected a public petition calling for mandatory glove-wearing at all public ice rinks, a proposal that gained significant traction following a high-profile, traumatic injury to a young boy. Citing concerns over regulatory overreach and the potential economic burden on businesses, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) stated that while it sympathises with the victim, a legislative mandate would be "disproportionate."
  • ▸The Incident: According to his mother's account, Beau was injured during a public skating session when he fell and another skater's blade ran over his hand, severing his finger. The graphic and distressing nature of the injury galvanized public support.
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Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland
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Trial Opens in Plot to Mail Explosives to UK & Poland

A London trial begins for a plot to mail explosive devices to corporate targets in the UK and Poland. A key witness claims he was an unwitting courier.

  • ▸LONDON – A landmark trial has begun, pulling back the curtain on a sophisticated plot to mail explosive devices to corporate targets in the United Kingdom and Poland. The case, which involves alleged international criminal networks and has sent a chill through corporate security circles, opened with the stunning testimony of the man who claims he was the unwitting courier for the lethal packages.
  • ▸The Unwitting Mule: Suranovas stated he was recruited online for what he believed was a legitimate, if unconventional, job. He was paid approximately €200 per parcel to repackage and forward items to addresses provided by his handler, whom the prosecution identifies as Volkov. He told the BBC, "I was told they were electronic samples... I had no idea there were explosives inside."
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Cheltenham Festival ends with four horse death – two on last day
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Four Horse Deaths Shadow 2024 Cheltenham Festival's End

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival concluded with four tragic horse deaths, sparking intense debate on animal welfare and putting the racing industry under pressure.

  • ▸LONDON – The curtain has fallen on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, but a dark shadow lingers over the prestigious event after four horses died over the four days of racing, including two on its celebrated final day. The fatalities have reignited a fierce debate over animal welfare in horseracing, placing the multi-billion-pound industry under intense public and regulatory pressure.
  • ▸Economic Powerhouse: The festival generates an estimated £274 million for the local economy and is the focal point for a significant portion of the UK's £4 billion annual betting industry turnover.
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Harry Styles is number one as fans embrace Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally
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Harry Styles: The Blueprint for a Modern Celebrity Brand

Discover how Harry Styles built a global commercial empire beyond music. We analyze his unique brand, loyal fan community, and staggering financial success.

  • ▸LONDON – Harry Styles has successfully transitioned from pop-star sensation to a global economic force, building a diversified commercial empire that extends far beyond music. By cultivating an intensely loyal global community, Styles has pioneered a modern blueprint for celebrity enterprise, one founded on a powerful exchange: fans offer near-unconditional devotion, and in return, the Styles brand provides a product ecosystem built on an ethos of inclusivity and positivity.
  • ▸Touring Juggernaut: His multi-year "Love On Tour" became one of the highest-grossing concert series in history, earning over $617 million from 169 shows and selling more than 5 million tickets. This places him in the company of legacy acts like The Rolling Stones and U2.
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An expected end-of-year federal ban puts hemp businesses in jeopardy
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Federal Ban on Hemp THC Puts $28B Industry at Risk

A looming federal ban threatens to close the 2018 Farm Bill's "hemp loophole," putting thousands of businesses and a $28 billion industry in jeopardy by 2026.

  • ▸The Loophole Explained: The 0.3% THC limit is based on the product's weight. This allows manufacturers to create heavier products, such as gummies or drinks, that contain psychoactive amounts of delta-9-THC while still remaining below the legal percentage threshold.
  • ▸Unforeseen Consequences: "Many people in Congress probably assumed that as long as they stuck to that limit... they would not be legalizing an intoxicating substance," explains Katharine Harris, a drug policy fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. "What we have now seen is that that is wrong."
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Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'
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Zuckerberg Grilled Over Meta's Strategy to Target Teens

Mark Zuckerberg faced a tense cross-examination over internal documents revealing Meta's long-term strategy to recruit underage users to its platforms.

  • ▸Zuckerberg Grilled Over Meta's Strategy to Target 'Teens' and 'Tweens'
  • ▸LOS ANGELES – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced a tense and pointed cross-examination Wednesday, where he was confronted with internal company documents suggesting a deliberate, long-term strategy to recruit underage users to its platforms. The testimony, part of a landmark trial accusing Meta of designing addictive features harmful to children, places the billionaire founder's direct involvement in the company's youth strategy under a legal microscope, raising critical questions about corporate responsibility and the sustainability of Meta's engagement-driven business model.
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How do Olympians like Eileen Gu earn $23 million? Here are all the ways
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How Olympians Like Eileen Gu Earn Millions of Dollars

Discover the formula for Olympian financial success. Learn how athletes like Eileen Gu turn gold medals into millions through endorsements and strategic brandin

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  • ▸Podium Dominance: This is the non-negotiable starting point. Gu’s breakout performance at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she secured two gold medals and one silver, instantly made her a household name. She has continued to win medals at major international competitions since.
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U.K.'s ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations
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Prince Andrew Arrested, Released in Epstein Misconduct Probe

The U.K.'s former Prince Andrew was arrested and released amid a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

  • ▸LONDON – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, was arrested and subsequently released on Thursday as part of a burgeoning criminal investigation into allegations he misused his former public role as a U.K. trade envoy to benefit the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest marks a grave new chapter in the scandal that has shattered the former prince's reputation and continues to cast a long shadow over the Royal Family.
  • ▸The Allegation: The probe centers on whether Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, during his tenure as the U.K.'s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, illicitly passed confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein. This information is alleged to include sensitive trade reports and government documents.
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Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
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Petrol Retailers Clash with UK Gov Over 'Rip Off' Claims

UK petrol retailers are in a row with the government over 'rip off' pricing, with the PRA linking hostile political rhetoric to a rise in forecourt staff abuse.

  • ▸By a Senior Financial Correspondent
  • ▸CMA Key Findings: The watchdog's investigation pointed to a 'rocket and feather' effect, where pump prices rise quickly with wholesale costs but fall slowly when they drop.
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Trump calls SCOTUS tariffs decision 'deeply disappointing' and lays out path forward
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Trump Slams SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Vows New Strategy

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to Trump's trade agenda, ruling against his tariff authority. The President criticized the court and detailed a new strategy.

  • ▸WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday dealt a significant blow to President Trump’s trade agenda, ruling that a key law does not grant him the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs. The President immediately responded with a mix of sharp criticism for the Court and a detailed new strategy, signaling that his administration's aggressive use of trade levies is far from over.
  • ▸Trade Act of 1974: Trump highlighted his intent to use Sections 122, 201, and 301 of this act. Section 122 is particularly notable, as it allows a president to impose tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days to address a balance-of-payments deficit.
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Sen. Ruben Gallego talks about debate over DHS funding as deadline approaches
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Sen. Gallego on DHS Funding Debate & Shutdown Deadline

As a DHS shutdown looms, Sen. Ruben Gallego explains his vote against funding, citing a need for accountability in agencies like ICE and Border Patrol.

  • ▸**WASHINGTON — A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to begin tonight after lawmakers left the capital without a deal, injecting a fresh wave of uncertainty into federal operations and the nation's security apparatus. The impasse centers on a contentious debate over the conduct and future of U.S. immigration enforcement agencies, a flashpoint crystallized in a recent vote against a funding measure by lawmakers including Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
  • ▸Immediate Impact: Gallego noted that many essential agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), remain funded for several weeks. "Nothing right now," he said when asked what happens tonight. "They'll continue doing their work."
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DHS expected to shut down as talks over immigration enforcement reform falter
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DHS Shutdown Looms as Immigration Reform Talks Falter

The Department of Homeland Security is set for a partial shutdown as lawmakers fail to reach a funding agreement over immigration enforcement reform.

  • ▸Washington, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security is poised for a partial shutdown beginning this weekend after lawmakers failed to break a high-stakes impasse over immigration enforcement reform, leaving the sprawling agency without a funding agreement just hours before its current budget expires.
  • ▸The Impasse: Negotiations have faltered over Democratic demands for "major changes to immigration enforcement." While some proposals, such as requiring body cameras for agents, have found bipartisan traction, others have been firmly rejected by Republicans.
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Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump
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VA Court OKs Dem Redistricting Vote in Battle Over Maps

Virginia's Supreme Court allows a special election on redistricting to proceed, a key Democratic move to counter GOP gerrymandering and impact control of Congre

  • ▸The Republican Offensive: At President Trump's urging last summer, several states moved to fortify their congressional delegations. Texas Republicans redrew their map to target an additional five seats for the GOP. Similar moves in Missouri and North Carolina aimed to pick up one seat in each state.
  • ▸The Democratic Counter-Offensive: Democrats have not stood idle. In California, they successfully passed a ballot initiative, similar to the one proposed in Virginia, authorizing a new map that could net their party five additional House seats.
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The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025
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US Economy Slows in Q4, Reports Solid 2.2% Growth for 2025

The U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in 2025, driven by consumer spending. Growth slowed to 1.4% in the final quarter, according to the latest GDP report.

  • ▸**WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, capping the year with steady growth even as momentum cooled in the final quarter. Propelled by the twin engines of robust consumer spending and a surge in business investment in artificial intelligence, the economy successfully navigated headwinds from a stalling labor market and a sluggish housing sector, according to a comprehensive report released Friday by the Commerce Department.
  • ▸Quarterly Slowdown: The 1.4% Q4 growth rate, while positive, indicates a downshift as the year concluded. This was expected by many economists as the effects of higher interest rates and a cooling job market began to take hold.
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Man changed with 33 sexual offences in London
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London Man Charged with 33 Sexual Offences, Including Rape

A man has been charged with 33 sexual offences in London, including multiple counts of rape, raising concerns over public safety in the financial hub.

  • ▸Six counts of rape
  • ▸One count of attempted rape
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Dow Jones Tops 50,000 With Apple, Boeing, These AI Stocks New Buys, But Market Still Divided
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Dow Jones Hits 50,000 as Apple, AI Stocks Fuel Rally

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 50,000 for the first time, driven by a rebound in Apple (AAPL), Boeing (BA), and investor fervor for AI.

  • ▸NEW YORK – The Dow Jones Industrial Average shattered a historic psychological barrier today, closing above 50,000 for the first time as a resurgence in technology and industrial giants, coupled with a relentless fervor for artificial intelligence, propelled the blue-chip index into uncharted territory. The milestone, a landmark moment for Wall Street, was met with a mix of celebration and caution, reflecting a market that remains deeply divided on the sustainability of the current rally amid persistent economic crosscurrents.
  • ▸Nvidia (NVDA): The undisputed leader in AI chips continued its meteoric rise. The company, now one of the most valuable in the world, is seen as the primary beneficiary of the global build-out of AI infrastructure, with its GPUs being the foundational hardware for data centers and AI models.
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When will it stop raining in the UK?
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When will it stop raining in the UK? Forecast & Impact

Unrelenting rain is battering the UK economy. We look at the latest meteorological forecasts for a dry spell and analyse the financial impact on key industries.

  • ▸LONDON – An unrelenting wave of precipitation across the United Kingdom is doing more than just dampening spirits; it is actively eroding economic activity across key sectors, from agriculture to retail. As businesses grapple with the financial fallout of one of the wettest periods on record, all eyes are turning to meteorological forecasts for a desperately needed reprieve. While computer models are now signalling a potential, albeit temporary, shift to drier conditions, the economic damage already inflicted highlights a growing vulnerability for an economy heavily reliant on seasonal stability.
  • ▸Delayed Planting: Saturated fields have made it impossible for farmers to use heavy machinery for planting spring crops like barley, wheat, and potatoes. This delay shrinks the growing season and directly threatens yield potential for the year.
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Old favorite software stocks take beating as fear of AI's impact grows
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Software Stocks Tumble Amid Growing Fears of AI's Impact

A major sell-off hits software stocks as investors fear generative AI will replace traditional SaaS models, sparking a rotation from tech to industrial stocks.

  • ▸NEW YORK – A seismic shift rattled Wall Street this past week as investors, gripped by a growing fear of artificial intelligence's disruptive power, aggressively dumped the very software stocks that have defined market leadership for a decade. The brutal sell-off signals a potential changing of the guard, as capital rotates from the titans of Silicon Valley to the stalwarts of the industrial economy.
  • ▸Key Market Action: The Nasdaq 100, a proxy for large-cap tech, was dramatically outperformed by the blue-chip Dow for seven consecutive sessions. This marks the longest such streak in nearly four years and highlights a clear rotation away from growth-oriented technology and toward value and cyclical stocks.
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