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Video contradicts federal account of Alex Pretti shooting

New footage and witness material appear to challenge the Trump administration’s account of the deadly Minneapolis confrontation that left Alex Pretti dead, intensifying calls for independent probes and pushing courts to block evidence destruction

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Video contradicts federal account of Alex Pretti shooting

Newly surfaced video and court actions are challenging the federal account of the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti. The cluster covers contradictory footage, judicial limits on evidence handling, and the fast‑moving federal hearings tied to the case.

Trump sends border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage ICE

The White House response to the Minneapolis unrest centers on deployment and presidential outreach. This cluster captures Trump’s phone diplomacy and his decision to dispatch border czar Tom Homan to manage on‑the‑ground ICE operations.

Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding after Minnesota shooting

Political fallout from the shootings is fracturing Washington. Democratic lawmakers threaten funding blocks and impeachment moves while Minnesota business leaders call for immediate de‑escalation.

FBI opens probe into anti ICE Signal chat network in Minnesota

Federal and local authorities probe the role of organized activist networks in the Minneapolis confrontations. Investigations focus on encrypted Signal chats, alleged coordination, and claims that agitators were deployed to escalate encounters.

Megastorm knocks out power to 800,000 and cancels thousands of flights

A deep U.S. winter storm disrupted travel, knocked out power, and cost lives across wide regions. This cluster documents the scale of outages, fatalities, and mass flight cancellations tied to Winter Storm Fern.

FAA says seven killed and one survives jet crash in Maine

A private business jet crashed during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, during the winter storm, producing multiple fatalities and an ongoing FAA investigation. The cluster tracks official counts and developing crash updates.

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East amid rising Iran tensions

U.S. naval forces are moving into the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. Washington’s carrier presence, allied warnings, and militia threats are converging into a high‑stakes deterrence posture.

Reports say Iran crackdown is among the deadliest in modern times

Reporting and leaks reveal widening brutality and internal dissent inside Iran amid mass protests. The cluster covers external counts of fatalities, detention practices, and official leaks pointing to elite fractures.

Israel recovers remains of final Oct 7 hostage

Israel and its partners recovered the remains of the final Oct 7 hostage, clearing the path for the next phase of a ceasefire and limited border openings. The cluster follows recoveries and diplomatic steps tied to the deal.

Gold tops $5,100 per ounce record as safe haven demand spikes

Gold surged to unprecedented highs as investors sought safety amid geopolitical risk and market turbulence. This cluster tracks the record price milestones and market reaction.

EU opens formal probe into X Grok over sexual deepfakes

The European Commission opened formal action against Elon Musk’s X over sexually explicit deepfakes produced by its Grok AI. Regulators across the bloc are probing content, platform controls, and compliance under the DSA.

China’s top general placed under investigation for suspected violations

China’s military leadership faces a sudden purge and investigation into its top general, rattling regional observers and prompting close monitoring by Taiwan and others about strategic implications.

Nvidia invests $2 billion to expand CoreWeave AI data centers

Big tech and chipmakers are pouring capital into AI infrastructure and chips. This cluster captures Nvidia’s CoreWeave deal and rival cloud and chip moves that accelerate global AI capacity buildouts.

Anthropic CEO warns superhuman AI will test humanity

Debates over AI governance and capability continue as firms release new models and leaders issue warnings. This cluster covers model launches, pricing moves, and existential cautions from industry figures.

Treasury cancels contracts with Booz Allen after tax records leak

The Treasury moved quickly to cut ties after a leak of tax documents, hitting Booz Allen contracts and rattling markets. The cluster follows the cancellations, stock hits, and official statements.

Funding deal unravels as Senate Democrats vow to oppose DHS bill

Congress faces a possible showdown as Democrats and Republicans spar over DHS funding after multiple fatal shootings by federal agents. This cluster covers the budget calendar, shutdown risk, and strategy in the Senate.

NTSB to detail causes of last year’s Washington midair collision

Investigators are preparing detailed reports on a deadly midair collision over Washington and will recommend safety changes. Aviation agencies and families await NTSB findings and policy proposals.

Ferry sinks off the Philippines killing and missing dozens

Several major natural disasters struck this week from Asia to Europe. This cluster groups a deadly Philippine ferry sinking, a West Java landslide with military casualties, and a long Sicilian cliff landslide that evacuated thousands.

Columbia taps University of Wisconsin chancellor as new president

University leadership changes at Columbia capped a turbulent period for the school. This cluster records the president search outcome and related institutional developments.

149 million logins exposed in an unsecured database

Cybersecurity incidents and alleged insider thefts highlight digital and financial vulnerabilities. This cluster covers a mass login leak, malicious browser extensions, and an alleged multimillion crypto theft involving a government custodian's family.

US natural gas spikes above $6 amid massive winter storm

Winter demand and storm damage are straining energy systems and lifting gas prices. This cluster tracks the surge in natural gas, grid stress from outages, and widespread power loss totals.

US warns it may send fighter jets into Canadian airspace over F 35 row

Transatlantic defense and alliance strains surfaced as NATO leaders warned Europe not to assume self‑defense capacity without the US and Washington signaled trade and defense leverage. This cluster records diplomatic friction and explicit cautions.

Bank of England likely to hold rates ahead of Feb 5 decision

Central bank calendars and market stress are reshaping investor positioning as rate decisions and credit markdowns drive volatility. This cluster covers the Bank of England stance, Fed expectations, and credit fund write downs.

Ethiopia declares the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak

Public health authorities are juggling outbreaks and legacy vaccination failures. This cluster links the end of Ethiopia’s Marburg outbreak, the UK losing measles elimination status, and regional screening steps after Nipah detections.

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