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Newly examined footage recorded by bystanders offers a detailed chronology of the Jan. 25 confrontation in Minneapolis that ended with the death of Alex Pretti, a 32-year-old Department of Veterans Affairs nurse. Five separate videos, verified through metadata and visual analysis, capture a three-minute interaction between Pretti and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel that […]
The 56th World Economic Forum concluded last week in Davos, Switzerland, with United States–European tensions dominating many headlines. China’s delegation, led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, drew comparatively modest attention, yet analysts in Beijing contend that the environment favors the country’s long-term bid for greater global influence. Measured messaging from Beijing Speaking on 19 January, […]
The most competitive high-yield savings accounts are paying up to 4% annual percentage yield (APY) as of January 25, 2026, markedly outpacing the national average of 0.39% reported by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Current top-tier rates are being offered by SoFi, Valley Bank Direct and Barclays, giving savers an opportunity to earn substantially more […]
A Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight occupants crashed while attempting to take off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening, according to preliminary information released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time, shortly after the aircraft began its departure roll on the airport’s primary runway. […]
Stocks across the Asia-Pacific region delivered a mixed performance on Monday as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions, shifting currency dynamics and the prospect of key economic events later in the week. The Japanese equity market led regional decliners. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.52 percent, while the broader Topix lost 1.76 percent. Losses followed a volatile session for […]
New SEC filings show that Palisades Investment Partners, LLC has opened a position worth roughly $5.26 million in Travere Therapeutics, signaling fresh institutional interest in the rare-disease drug developer. Details of the Transaction An amended Form 13F submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 20 January 2026 indicates that the California-based asset manager […]
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Protests gathered momentum across Minneapolis on January 25, 2026, after a deadly shooting rekindled public anger in a city that has repeatedly faced unrest in recent years. Marches and vigils began in the early afternoon and extended into the night, drawing demonstrators to downtown intersections, neighborhood parks and outside government buildings. Escalating street […]
Gold prices jumped above the $5,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time on Monday, extending a months-long rally fueled by heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent concerns over global fiscal stability. Both spot contracts and U.S. February futures gained roughly 1.2 %, lifting spot bullion to $5,042 an ounce and futures to $5,036 an ounce in midday […]
The debate over how best to capture growth in artificial intelligence continues to intensify, and two exchange-traded funds sit at the center of that discussion. The Roundhill Investments — Generative AI & Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: CHAT) and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) both give investors exposure to industry leaders such as NVIDIA and […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s willingness to “do the right thing” as federal authorities confronted mounting criticism over two fatal shootings involving federal officers in Minneapolis. Walz’s remarks were captured on video and circulated widely on Jan. 25, 2026, the same day federal officials confirmed the death of a second man […]
The spread of artificial intelligence across U.S. workplaces is prompting a notable uptick in anxiety among employees, according to mental-health professionals who say more clients now discuss fears of being replaced by technology. Counselors from Denver to New York report that the possibility—or reality—of job loss linked to AI is shaping therapy sessions, leading many […]
Investors with a modest amount of capital often seek companies that combine solid fundamentals with clear growth catalysts. In early 2026, Rivian Automotive and Micron Technology meet those criteria, according to recent market data and industry developments. Each company operates in a sector facing significant change—electric vehicles for Rivian and semiconductor memory for Micron—yet both […]