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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Woman - FBI Takes Charge

An ICE officer shot and killed a 37 year old Minneapolis woman during a federal operation prompting mass protests and school closures The FBI has taken sole control of the criminal investigation as national leaders clash over the incident

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Over $100 billion - Estimated U S disaster costs in 2025

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"Only time will tell" — President Donald Trump

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ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman - city reels

A federal ICE operation in Minneapolis turned deadly when an ICE officer shot a woman, triggering nationwide protests and school closures. The FBI has taken control of the criminal probe amid local anger and clashes at federal sites.

Thermal footage shows US troops boarding Venezuela linked tanker

U S forces have captured Venezuelan assets and moved to control oil flows as part of the operation that removed Nicolás Maduro. Officials released footage of boarding operations and say a new legal opinion backs the action as Washington asserts oversight of Venezuelan oil.

Senate advances war powers resolution to curb Trump on Venezuela

Congress pushed back on the White House after the Venezuela operation with a rare bipartisan Senate move. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to advance a war powers resolution that would limit future strikes without congressional approval.

Rubio to meet Danish officials as US presses interest in Greenland

Washington’s talk of buying or influencing Greenland has sparked alarm in Copenhagen and Nuuk. Danish forces reiterated rules to confront any invasion and U S envoys are set to discuss the island amid talk of payments and diplomatic friction.

US withdraws from key UN climate treaty and dozens of bodies

The Trump administration announced withdrawals from dozens of international bodies including major climate agreements. The move marks a sweeping pullback from multinational commitments and has prompted diplomatic fallout.

U S tanker seizures squeeze Russia shadow fleet

Washington’s seizure of sanctioned tankers has rattled Moscow and Beijing and put pressure on the so called shadow fleet that skirts sanctions. China called the move unlawful while analysts flagged more flagged vessels operating under false names.

Russian strikes knock out power in Dnipro region

Russian strikes across Ukraine have targeted energy infrastructure, plunging regions into blackout and worsening the humanitarian situation. Officials reported major outages and civilian disruption in multiple areas.

Iran faces nationwide internet blackout as protests swell

Mass protests in Iran over economic hardship have spread nationwide while authorities curb internet access. NetBlocks and other monitors report widespread connectivity disruptions as demonstrations surged.

Grok sparks scandal as AI creates sexualized images of minors

Elon Musk’s Grok and X are under fire for nonconsensual and sexualized AI image creation. Regulators and watchdogs flagged the platform and the EU ordered X to preserve Grok related documents for investigation.

Character AI and Google settle lawsuits claiming chatbots harmed teens

Lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teenagers moved toward resolution as major AI companies reached settlements. The cases underscore legal exposure for conversational AI and renewed scrutiny of safety for minors.

Google adds AI Inbox to Gmail to summarize and prioritize mail

Big tech rolled out new AI features that change how consumers interact with email and shopping. Google is adding an AI inbox and Microsoft moved to enable purchases inside Copilot conversations.

AI devices are coming - will apps let autonomous agents sit between users

Tech platforms and device makers showcased new AI integrations at CES even as app makers debate how to support autonomous AI agents. Observers warn some AI gadgetry is gimmicky while the platform shift could reshape app distribution.

House considers overriding Trump vetoes as GOP weighs crossing president

House Republicans weighed rare rebukes of the president and the chamber moved to revive expired ACA tax credits. The votes reveal fissures inside the GOP and put healthcare and veto overrides at the center of fast moving horse trading.

Judge says Trump acting US attorney is serving unlawfully in Letitia James probes

Federal judges disqualified Trump appointed prosecutors and tossed subpoenas tied to probes of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Multiple rulings interrupted ongoing investigations and raised questions about appointments and authority.

Vice President Vance unveils multi state fraud task force

The Treasury and White House announced a multi state fraud crackdown as lawmakers probe alleged welfare and social services scams. Vice President Vance announced a multi state task force and Treasury vowed prosecutions amid political pressure.

Avelo to stop flying deportation flights for ICE

Avelo Airlines said it will stop operating deportation flights amid political backlash and commercial pressure. The move reduces capacity for government deportation operations and signals private sector resistance to controversial contracts.

Russia rejects US 20 point peace plan for Ukraine and lashes out

Russia blasted Washington after advisers met with Moscow envoys and after the US seized tankers linked to Russia. Moscow also rejected U S peace plans on Ukraine and warned Western forces may be legitimate targets under some scenarios.

China and Japan at odds again - diplomatic tensions rise

Historic tensions between China and Japan flared as trade and security disputes escalated. Beijing has used export controls and rare earths leverage as part of a broader strategic push against Tokyo.

China drifts toward its own lost decade unless policy changes

Chinese economists and commentators warn Beijing faces sustained slow growth and risk of a lost decade unless authorities reshape policy. Analysts urge structural reform as export and demand patterns shift.

China may approve Nvidia H200 chip purchases this quarter

China is poised to greenlight some Nvidia H200 purchases while Chinese AI startups continued to raise huge sums. The moves may narrow the AI gap as regulators tentatively allow select chip imports and investors double down on tooling.

CrowdStrike to buy SGNL to beef up identity security for AI era

Cybersecurity and quantum computing deals dominated tech M A as defenders and platforms bulk up for the AI era. CrowdStrike struck a major identity security acquisition and quantum firm D Wave snapped up new hardware capability.

NASA considers bringing sick International Space Station crew member home

NASA is weighing whether to return a sick crew member from the International Space Station and private space projects advanced with new telescope plans. Meanwhile satellite imagery shows an enormous Antarctic iceberg developing melt pools and turning blue.

Lebanese army completes first phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon announced completion of an initial phase aimed at disarming Hezbollah in the south while Israeli leaders pledged settlement growth and security moves. The developments form part of a fragile regional recalibration.

DOJ memo barring officers from shooting moving vehicles resurfaces

A resurfaced DOJ memo and pending court rulings are shaping the legal debate over use of force by federal agents. Attorneys and analysts flagged a prior Justice Department directive on firing at moving vehicles and a key Supreme Court precedent that could influence prosecutions.

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