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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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Starmer Meets Xi as US-Iran Tensions Rattle Markets

This week's analysis: Keir Starmer seeks an economic reset in China as US-Iran threats shake energy markets and UK political drama adds to investor uncertainty.

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Ukraine Faces -20C Winter Amid Fragile Energy Truce

A fragile energy truce offers little comfort to Ukrainians as temperatures drop to -20C. With a battered power grid, the nation braces for a catastrophic winter

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Justin Rose Leads, Koepka Makes Cut at Farmers Open

Justin Rose shatters a 36-hole record to lead the Farmers Insurance Open, while Brooks Koepka makes the cut in his anticipated PGA Tour return at Torrey Pines.

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Skupski & Harrison Win Australian Open Men's Doubles Title

GB's Neal Skupski and America's Christian Harrison win the 2026 Australian Open men's doubles title, defeating Kubler and Polmans in a straight-sets final.

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Calvert-Lewin's Leeds Revival Sparks England Return Hopes

After a successful move to Leeds United, striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's prolific goal-scoring form has put him back in contention for an England return.

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Pokémon cards help Cradley Heath boy through cancer fight
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Pokémon Cards Help Cradley Heath Boy Fight Cancer

Discover how a Cradley Heath boy used Pokémon card collecting as a tool for hope and focus during his gruelling fight against leukemia. A personal story of resi

  • ▸CRADLEY HEATH, UK – In a quiet town in the West Midlands, the multi-billion dollar global market for collectible trading cards has intersected with the deeply personal battle of a young boy fighting cancer. While investors and collectors worldwide track the soaring valuations of rare Pokémon cards as an alternative asset class, for one family in Cradley Heath, these pocket-sized illustrations became an invaluable tool for resilience, focus, and hope during a gruelling health crisis.
  • ▸Market Valuation: The global collectibles market, which includes trading cards, is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. The Pokémon card segment alone represents a significant portion, with market intelligence firm Research and Markets projecting the broader TCG market to grow by over $12 billion by 2028.
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Middlesbrough DJs Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones nurturing new generation
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A Man Called Adam DJs Nurture Middlesbrough's Next Gen

Middlesbrough DJs Sally Rodgers & Steve Jones (A Man Called Adam) invest in Teesside's creative economy, mentoring a new generation of local music talent.

  • ▸Middlesbrough DJs Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones Nurturing New Generation
  • ▸LONDON – From the sun-drenched terraces of Ibiza's legendary Café del Mar to the post-industrial landscape of Teesside, a quiet but potent economic transformation is underway. Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones, the internationally acclaimed duo behind the electronic music act "A Man Called Adam," are channeling decades of industry success into a ground-up initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of creative talent in their hometown of Middlesbrough, representing a significant private investment in the region's human capital.
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Former Newcastle train driver's obsession with Disney rollercoasters
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Tyne & Wear Metro's £362M Upgrade Replaces 'Rollercoasters'

A driver's 'rollercoaster' quip highlights the Tyne and Wear Metro's £362M overhaul, replacing its 40-year-old fleet to boost reliability and comfort.

  • ▸Operational Strain: The aging fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain. Sourcing obsolete parts and dealing with frequent, age-related faults has led to a decline in reliability, causing delays and cancellations that frustrate commuters and damage public confidence.
  • ▸Passenger Experience: The "flung around" sensation points to outdated suspension and traction systems. Compared to modern standards, the old carriages lack amenities such as air conditioning, digital information screens, and dedicated accessibility features, making them less comfortable and inclusive.
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The friends helping to boost women's DIY skills across Berkshire
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Women's DIY Workshops in Berkshire Boost Skills & Savings

A Berkshire social enterprise offers DIY workshops for women. Learn practical skills to save money on home repairs and gain confidence in home maintenance.

  • ▸READING, UK – Against a backdrop of soaring living costs and a shortage of affordable trade professionals, a Berkshire-based social enterprise is capitalizing on a growing demand for self-reliance. By offering hands-on DIY workshops exclusively for women, the initiative is directly addressing a skills gap that leaves many financially vulnerable to routine home repairs, empowering a new generation to take control of their domestic finances and asset maintenance.
  • ▸The Cost of Services: A combination of inflation, supply chain issues, and a skilled labor shortage has driven the cost of hiring tradespeople to record highs. A simple emergency call-out for a plumber or electrician can now run into hundreds of pounds, placing significant strain on household finances.
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Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners
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Venezuela Amnesty Bill Could Free Political Prisoners

Learn about Venezuela's proposed amnesty bill to release political prisoners. The move could signal a major political shift and affect future economic sanctions

  • ▸CARACAS, Venezuela – In a move signaling a potential turning point for Venezuela's turbulent political landscape, acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill aimed at releasing hundreds of political prisoners. The proposal, a key demand of the U.S.-backed opposition, represents the most significant concession yet from the new government, which assumed power following the dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. military operation earlier this year.
  • ▸The Proposal: A "general amnesty law" that would apply to individuals detained for political reasons during the period of "political violence from 1999 to the present."
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Uganda's army chief who threatened to castrate Bobi Wine
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba's Rise & Uganda's Economic Risk

As General Muhoozi Kainerugaba eyes the presidency, discover how the controversial succession plan is creating economic uncertainty and political risk in Uganda

  • ▸KAMPALA, UGANDA – A carefully orchestrated, yet publicly volatile, succession plan is unfolding in Uganda, creating significant uncertainty for one of East Africa's key economies. As President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, paves the way for his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, investors and international partners are watching with growing apprehension. The potential transition from a long-serving autocrat to his controversial heir is fraught with political risk, casting a long shadow over the nation's economic stability and future investment climate.
  • ▸Military Career: Kainerugaba joined the UPDF in 1999 and received training at elite military academies, including Sandhurst in the UK and Fort Leavenworth in the US. His promotions have been extraordinarily rapid, culminating in his current role as the head of the entire Ugandan military.
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'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
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Gen Z's Loneliness Crisis & The Rise of AI Companions

Facing a loneliness crisis, Gen Z is turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for companionship, creating a new "loneliness economy" with major social implications.

  • ▸LONDON – A burgeoning "loneliness economy" is rapidly taking shape, built on the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and a profound social crisis affecting Generation Z. As young adults increasingly report feelings of isolation, many are turning not to friends or family, but to AI chatbots for companionship, a trend that is creating a multi-billion dollar market opportunity while raising significant questions for investors, technologists, and society at large.
  • ▸Constant Availability: Unlike human friends, AI chatbots are accessible 24/7, offering immediate interaction without the friction of social scheduling or fear of being a burden.
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Hershey (HSY) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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Hershey (HSY) Stock Rises Amid Market Dip: Key Facts

As major indices decline, Hershey (HSY) stock shows resilience, climbing over 2%. Learn why investors see it as a defensive staple ahead of earnings.

  • ▸NEW YORK – In a session marked by broad market declines, shares of The Hershey Company (HSY) proved to be a notable outlier, demonstrating the classic appeal of a defensive consumer staple. The confectionary giant's stock climbed significantly even as major indices fell, signaling strong investor confidence ahead of a pivotal earnings disclosure that presents a complex picture of the company's financial health.
  • ▸Daily Performance: Hershey shares closed the latest trading session at $194.75, a robust gain of +2.21%.
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Hasbro (HAS) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
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Hasbro (HAS) Stock Dips: What Investors Should Know

Hasbro (HAS) stock recently dipped, underperforming the market. Explore why this daily drop contrasts with strong monthly gains ahead of its earnings report.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Shares of toy and entertainment giant Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) experienced a notable downturn in the most recent trading session, closing lower than the broader market averages and raising questions among investors just as anticipation builds for its next earnings report. The company’s stock finished the day at $89.31, a decline of 1.27%, a move that stood in sharp contrast to the more modest losses seen across major indices.
  • ▸Sectoral Outperformance: During the same one-month period, the broader Consumer Discretionary sector, to which Hasbro belongs, actually posted a loss of 3.62%.
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'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty
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Israel Split Over Return of Death Penalty for Terrorists

Israel's parliament advances a controversial bill to impose the death penalty for terrorists, sparking a fierce national debate over its morality and effectiven

  • ▸The Core Change: The bill would add the death penalty as a possible sentence for the crime of "murder with a terrorist motive." It aims to make it easier for military courts to impose the sentence with a simple majority of judges, rather than the unanimous decision currently required.
  • ▸Intended Scope: The law is specifically aimed at individuals who commit a nationalist or racist-motivated murder with the goal of harming the State of Israel and the revival of the Jewish people in their homeland.
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US government partially shuts down despite funding deal
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US Government Partially Shuts Down Despite Funding Deal

The US government enters a partial shutdown, furloughing workers after a last-minute procedural hold in the Senate derailed a bipartisan funding agreement.

  • ▸Washington, D.C. – The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown at midnight Friday, furloughing hundreds of thousands of federal workers despite congressional leaders announcing a bipartisan funding agreement hours earlier. The procedural breakdown marks an extraordinary moment of dysfunction, plunging the government into chaos over a legislative technicality rather than a fundamental policy disagreement.
  • ▸The Agreement: The bipartisan deal included full-year funding for the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, State, and Interior, among others. It contained compromises on contentious issues and was broadly expected to pass with bipartisan support in both chambers.
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What to know about the partial government shutdown
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NPR Politics

Partial Government Shutdown: What It Means & What's Next

A partial U.S. government shutdown is underway. Learn why a Senate spending deal is stalled in the House over immigration and what happens next for funding.

  • ▸Byline: A Senior Financial Correspondent
  • ▸The Current Status: Funding has technically expired for several major federal agencies.
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DHS keeps making false claims about people. It's part of a broader pattern
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DHS's Pattern of False Claims Against Private Citizens

An analysis of a DHS pattern of making severe, often false, public accusations against individuals, raising questions about due process and accountability.

  • ▸By Jordan Hayes, Senior Financial Correspondent
  • ▸The Accusation vs. Reality: DHS immediately issued a press release, complete with her mug shot, alleging she was a "domestic terrorist" who had "rammed" the federal vehicle. High-level administration officials amplified this narrative on X (formerly Twitter). However, federal prosecutors ultimately dropped all charges against her. Despite her exoneration, the DHS press release and accusatory social media posts from officials remain publicly accessible online, one of which was reshared by FBI Director Kash Patel with a link to video from an entirely different incident.
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'Melania' is Amazon's airbrushed and astronomically pricey portrait of the First Lady
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Amazon's $40M 'Melania' Film: A Pricey Political Gamble?

Discover why Amazon's $40M acquisition of the "Melania" documentary is raising eyebrows as a box office flop and a potential act of political influence.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Amazon MGM Studios' latest acquisition, the documentary "Melania," is poised to become one of the most significant financial misfires in recent Hollywood history, sparking intense speculation about the tech giant's strategic motivations behind the deal. The film, acquired for a staggering $40 million, is projected to gross a mere $5 million globally in its opening weekend, a commercial return that makes profitability virtually impossible and frames the expenditure as something other than a standard content play.
  • ▸Acquisition Price: Amazon paid a reported $40 million to acquire the distribution rights for the film, an astronomical sum for a documentary.
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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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What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
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What the Melania Documentary Revealed About Her Brand

A rare documentary provides a look into Melania Trump's role as a meticulous brand manager, but leaves key financial questions about her future unanswered.

  • ▸By a Senior Financial Correspondent, BBC News
  • ▸The Power of Detail: The film highlights Mrs. Trump's intense focus on the minutiae of her wardrobe. Her discussion with Pierre about adjusting a collar by "an eighth of an inch" is not idle chatter; it is the language of quality control. For a brand built on an image of flawless, high-end precision, such details are paramount. It demonstrates an executive's understanding that the overall brand message is built upon the perfection of its smallest components.
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Review & Preview: It’s Only January?
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Warsh Tapped for Fed Chair, Signaling Major Policy Shift

President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, stunning Wall Street. Discover what this shake-up means for monetary policy and mar

  • ▸Federal Reserve Governor: Warsh served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, a critical period that encompassed the Global Financial Crisis. He was a key lieutenant to then-Chairman Ben Bernanke.
  • ▸Morgan Stanley: Prior to his time at the Fed, he was a member of the mergers and acquisitions department at Morgan Stanley, giving him deep insight into the workings of Wall Street.
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Itron (ITRI) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
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Itron (ITRI) Stock Drops More Than Market: Key Insights

Itron (ITRI) stock closed down 1.11%, a larger drop than the S&P 500. Learn why this dip contrasts with its recent monthly gains ahead of earnings.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Shares of Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) experienced a notable downturn in the latest trading session, closing at $99.08, a decline of 1.11%. The drop was more pronounced than the broader market's performance, as the S&P 500 registered a more modest loss of 0.43%, signaling specific headwinds or profit-taking for the utility technology firm.
  • ▸Projected EPS Growth: The consensus forecast for Earnings Per Share (EPS) is $2.19. This figure represents a remarkable 62.22% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year, indicating powerful profitability gains.
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
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Yahoo Finance

NCLH Stock Drops: Key Insights for Cruise Line Investors

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock fell 4.19%, underperforming the market. Discover why NCLH still outpaced its sector and what investors should watch for.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) experienced a significant downturn in Tuesday's trading, closing at $21.96 per share. The 4.19% drop marked a notably weaker performance than the broader market, raising questions for investors as the company sails toward its next earnings disclosure. The decline underscores the persistent volatility facing the cruise industry, even as it navigates a period of robust consumer demand.
  • ▸One-Month Stock Performance: NCLH has risen by 2.69%.
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