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Video contradicts federal account - Minneapolis man shot dead by Border Patrol

Multiple bystander videos and forensic analyses show sequences that conflict with the federal timeline in the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, intensifying calls for accountability and fresh scrutiny of DHS claims

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5,000+ - Price of gold per ounce tops $5,000 for the first time

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"Let our ICE patriots do their job" — President Donald Trump

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Video shows different sequence - federal account challenged in Minneapolis shooting

Multiple video analyses and independent footage have emerged that contradict the federal account of the Minneapolis shooting. These reports focus on timing, actions and discrepancies between DHS statements and bystander recordings.

Senate Democrats vow to oppose DHS funding after Minnesota shooting

Congressional tension over Department of Homeland Security funding has surged after the Minneapolis shooting, with Democrats threatening to withhold votes and push a funding split to avoid supporting DHS funding tied to enforcement operations.

Judge blocks feds from destroying or altering Minneapolis evidence

Legal and investigative moves center on access to evidence and who will lead probes. Federal agencies remain involved while courts and state authorities push for transparency in the Minneapolis case.

Thousands protest and call to remove immigration agents in Minneapolis

Local protests and corporate responses escalated quickly after the killing, with mass demonstrations calling for ICE removal and dozens of Minnesota CEOs urging immediate de‑escalation to protect business and community stability.

Border Patrol commander praises agents after Minneapolis killing

Top federal and White House officials defended agents and framed the incident as a law enforcement necessity while the president and DHS issued statements and reviews, intensifying political dispute over enforcement tactics.

Winter Storm Fern rages across US leaving more than 1 million without power

A massive winter storm nicknamed Fern slammed much of the United States, producing widespread power outages, flight cancellations, hazardous travel and multiple deaths across regions from the South to New England.

Power plant outages surge in Eastern US amid restricted gas supplies

The storm strained power systems as cold temperatures follow; operators warned of grid stress and rolling outages while post‑storm chill threatens additional failures across the Eastern US.

Private jet crashes on takeoff at Bangor Maine airport

A business jet carrying eight people flipped and caught fire while attempting takeoff in Bangor Maine amid the winter storm, closing the airport and prompting a multiagency emergency response.

Ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks in southern Philippines

An interisland ferry sank in the southern Philippines early Monday; rescuers pulled hundreds from the water while officials confirmed multiple deaths and dozens still missing as search operations continue.

China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to the US

China's military leadership is undergoing a dramatic purge after accusations that a top general leaked classified nuclear information to the United States, a move that raises questions about internal stability and PLA readiness.

Gold surges past $5,000 an ounce as investors rush to safe havens

Gold rallied to unprecedented levels as investors fled risk amid geopolitical shocks and political uncertainty, pushing the precious metal to a record above $5,000 an ounce in multiple markets.

Morning bid: Yen’s wild ride spooks markets

Currency and intervention talk roiled Asian markets as the yen jumped sharply, forcing traders and policymakers to weigh possible market intervention while safe havens like gold extended gains.

Sources say Samsung enters final qualification for HBM4 to supply Nvidia

Samsung moved into final qualification and near mass production of HBM4 memory chips aimed at Nvidia supply, a milestone that could reshape high‑performance computing supply chains.

Zelenskyy says US security agreement for Ukraine is 100 percent ready

Ukrainian officials say a US security guarantees document is ready to sign after trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, signaling potential shifts in Western commitments and the war's diplomatic track.

Israel agrees limited reopening of Rafah crossing under ceasefire terms

Israel agreed to limited reopening of the Rafah crossing as part of ceasefire negotiations and launched operations aimed at locating remaining hostages, marking a delicate phase in the Gaza truce.

Report says Iran’s supreme leader moved to fortified bunker amid tensions

Reports indicate Iran's leadership has taken protective measures as the regime faces international pressure and internal unrest after a brutal crackdown that rights groups say cost thousands of lives.

Trump says US armada is moving toward Iran amid rising tensions

Washington repositioned military assets and warned of new threats as Iran and its proxies ratcheted rhetoric; analysts flagged Iranian drone swarm capabilities against carrier groups.

Venezuela frees over 100 political prisoners rights group says

Venezuela released dozens of political prisoners as diplomatic focus shifts even as debate grows over US plans for Venezuelan oil and potential for paramilitary violence tied to policy moves.

China’s yuan hits 32 month high as PBOC lifts midpoint

China monetary policy adjustments and PBOC pledges tightened markets as the yuan strengthened and Beijing signaled closer market ties with Hong Kong amid shifting currency benchmarks.

US set to make largest rare earths investment in domestic supply chain

The US moved to shore up critical supply chains with planned investments in rare earths and manufacturing projects as global competition for resources intensifies.

Japan vows to press North Korea abductions issue at every forum

Regional security and alliance discussions touched on North Korea abductions, Taiwan and shifts in deterrence strategy as defense policy and diplomatic channels adapt to rising threats.

Dow futures fall as Trump tariffs and shutdown risk weigh on markets

Markets entered the week under pressure as futures fell and investors keyed on tariffs, a potential shutdown, a Fed meeting and Big Tech earnings that could reshape near term sentiment.

Trilateral talks between Ukraine Russia and US produce steps toward future meetings

Diplomacy over the Russia Ukraine war continued with trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi and follow up talks while battlefield strikes persisted, leaving negotiators with limited breakthroughs but plans to reconvene.

UN aid convoy reaches Syria’s Ain al Arab as local truce holds

Humanitarian access to besieged areas and the fate of detainees remained urgent as UN convoys reached parts of Syria and detention camps held thousands of women and children tied to ISIS amid growing uncertainty.

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