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European troops land in Greenland - talks with US end in stalemate

European NATO contingents have landed in Greenland after high‑level talks between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland failed to resolve President Trump’s push to acquire the island; the deployment signals a major diplomatic and security rupture in the Arctic

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30% - TSMC forecasts roughly 30% year over year revenue growth for 2026

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"The killing has stopped" — President Donald Trump

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European troops land in Greenland - security mission begins

European and NATO forces have moved into Greenland after tense talks between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland failed to resolve President Trump’s push to acquire the territory. The deployments mark a major escalation in Arctic security and diplomacy.

DHS says ICE agent shot man after ambush in Minneapolis

Tensions in Minneapolis escalated after another shooting involving federal immigration officers, prompting new protests and legal action by victims' families. The incidents have intensified scrutiny of ICE tactics and sparked clashes in the Twin Cities.

Trump warns he will use Insurrection Act in Minnesota if attacks persist

President Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quash unrest tied to ICE enforcement in Minnesota, heightening the risk of federal military involvement and deepening political divisions. The rhetoric has drawn rapid reaction from state and national leaders.

US forces seize sanctioned oil tanker in shadow fleet crackdown

The fallout from U.S. operations in Venezuela continues with seizures of sanctioned tankers, diplomatic engagements with opposition figures, and legal filings asserting justifications tied to resource crimes. Washington’s moves reshape regional dynamics.

Report says US military intervention in Iran could begin within 24 hours

Widespread protests in Iran and a harsh crackdown have triggered international alarm and U.S. contingency planning. While President Trump said killings have stopped, airspace disruptions and on the-ground chaos make independent verification difficult.

Senate defeats bid to restrict military action in Venezuela after GOP flip

A bipartisan effort to restrict presidential war powers on Venezuela collapsed in the Senate after Republican defections and Vice President Vance cast a decisive vote, leaving the administration with broader freedom for military action.

FBI searches Washington Post reporter's home in leak probe

Agents executed a search warrant at a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of a leak investigation, prompting widespread concern among press freedom groups and legal observers about government intrusion into newsroom sources.

NASA completes first medical evacuation from the ISS

NASA carried out its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, returning four astronauts to Earth after a crew member fell ill. The operation tested new medical and evacuation procedures for long duration missions.

TSMC earnings beat expectations... futures jump on chip rebound

TSMC delivered stronger than expected results and outlined record capital plans to feed AI chip demand, reviving risk appetite in global tech markets and underpinning a chip sector rally that lifted futures and investor sentiment.

AI pioneer warns Grok scandal shows industry is too unconstrained

Controversy around xAI's Grok and nonconsensual deepfakes has renewed calls for AI guardrails as platforms move to restrict image generation features and industry figures warn the sector is proceeding without sufficient constraints.

US halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

The State Department announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for 75 countries as part of a tougher immigration stance, a sweeping administrative move with wide diplomatic and humanitarian implications.

Bondi fires six federal prosecutors who refused to support ICE prosecutions

Attorney General Pam Bondi has taken aggressive steps in the fallout from Minneapolis prosecutions, firing dissenting prosecutors and defending controversial seizures in classified leak probes, escalating the Justice Department's involvement in high profile cases.

Minnesota lawmaker files impeachment articles against Gov Tim Walz

Political and legal reverberations in Minnesota continue as lawmakers file impeachment articles, city leaders demand ICE withdraw, and victims' families pursue civil investigations into deadly enforcement actions.

US moves carrier strike group toward Middle East amid Iran unrest

The Pentagon repositioned a carrier strike group toward the Middle East as Washington prepared contingency options related to Iran unrest, signaling increased US military readiness in the region.

US seizes sixth oil tanker in shadow fleet crackdown

US actions against Venezuela's shadow oil fleet and the first sale of seized crude moved markets, while traders pared Iran risk exposure and crude prices fell after de‑escalatory signals from Washington.

Alarm as DoJ asks states for voter information in unprecedented move

Concern is growing over Justice Department moves that critics say target journalists and voting data, even as the White House presses on multiple fronts including pressure on the Fed and high cost estimates for big rebranding moves inside defense structures.

Russia expels British diplomat over alleged spying

Geopolitical tensions rose as Moscow expelled a British diplomat, Beijing tightened cybersecurity rules for domestic firms, and China reported a record trade surplus, underscoring rivalries across diplomacy trade and tech policy.

Coinbase pulls support from US crypto market structure bill

Landmark US crypto legislation stalled as industry powerhouses pulled backing and senators delayed committee action, exposing divisions between regulators, lawmakers, and crypto firms over market structure reforms.

AWS signs deal to access Arizona copper mine for data center supply

The AI data center buildout and chip demand are stressing supply chains from copper to memory with cloud players locking in raw materials and chipmakers warning of inventory cycles that could blunt memory shortages.

Verizon outage knocks out voice and data across US

Verizon suffered a widespread outage that disrupted voice and data for customers across the US before service was restored and the carrier promised account credits to affected users.

Starlink made free in Iran to bypass government blackout

Satellite internet and cyber operations have become central to modern conflicts with Starlink aiding protesters in Iran and a US cyber operation reportedly disrupting Caracas during the Maduro operation.

ProPublica finds banned chokehold use by ICE agents in dozens of cases

Investigations and reporting raise new accountability questions for ICE after revelations of banned chokehold use and training errors that left some officers underprepared for field operations, prompting legal challenges and policy debates.

Supreme Court rules candidates can challenge election rules in court

The Supreme Court issued pivotal rulings on election standing and heard high-profile cases on transgender athlete bans and mail‑in ballot rules that could have lasting effects on election law and civil rights litigation.

At least 171 measles cases confirmed across nine states

Public health alarms rose as measles outbreaks spread across multiple states, the FDA delayed reviews in a new voucher program over safety concerns, and medical organizations vowed legal action to block revised CDC vaccine recommendations.

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"If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in…"