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Trump’s Greenland push sparks backlash and EU trade jitters as US healthcare talks falter; storm heating checks urged, ICE shooting and facial-recognition fight escalate; Sheetz expands, obesity-drug weight rebounds noted, Philadelphia rowhouse fire kills woman
Trump Encounters Broad Opposition to His Greenland Proposal
Trump’s idea of a forceful U.S. takeover of Greenland is facing significant resistance, including public opposition from at least nine Republican senators. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson have also said there is essentially no chance the plan moves forward, and the backlash from U.S. allies has been notably strong.
British Gas advises customers how to check heating problems ahead of Storm Goretti
British Gas is warning customers to stay calm and run basic checks if their heating fails as Storm Goretti is forecast to bring heavy snow, ice and temperatures as low as -12.5°C from Thursday evening. The company expects around 60,000 service calls this week and recommends checking gas, electricity and water supplies, boiler settings and timer, system pressure, and signs of frozen or burst pipes, including safely thawing a frozen condensate pipe. Customers who can’t fix the issue may be able to get same-day appointments if they call before 11am.
Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland raise concerns over the EU–US trade deal, says senior MEP
A senior European Parliament official overseeing trade says the EU is reassessing the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer after the US signaled an interest in buying or annexing Greenland, a Danish territory. Some lawmakers are now suggesting the deal should be put on hold.
Trump Disrupts Health Care Negotiations Again
Trump briefly signaled he wanted Republicans to strike a bipartisan health care deal with Democrats, aiming to reduce a major election-year vulnerability for the GOP. He urged Republicans to “be flexible” on the Hyde Amendment, a key sticking point in talks over Obamacare changes, but the remarks triggered backlash from anti-abortion groups and pushback from Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders, stalling any momentum.
Minneapolis Tense After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Woman
Minneapolis is on edge after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good was fatally shot in the head by an ICE officer. State and local officials called for ICE to leave Minnesota, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal agents will remain.
Legal challenge to police facial recognition cameras heads to the High Court amid surveillance concerns
A High Court hearing on 27–28 January will examine whether the Metropolitan Police are using live facial recognition lawfully, in a case brought by Big Brother Watch director Silkie Carlo and Shaun Thompson, who says he was wrongly stopped after a false match. The challenge argues the Met’s policy on where cameras can be used, who can be put on watchlists, and how scans are carried out may breach privacy and other human-rights protections, even as the government consults on expanding the technology nationwide. A ruling against the Met could force police forces across the UK to rewrite their approach or prompt new legislation to regulate live facial recognition.
Sheetz to Open Its First Montgomery County Store in Limerick
Sheetz is entering Wawa’s local stronghold with its first Montgomery County location, opening in Limerick on Ridge Pike. A Wawa sits on one side of the road, while construction is underway across the street for Sheetz’s new store ahead of a planned February opening.
Study Finds People Often Regain Weight Within Two Years After Stopping Obesity Drugs
A new study reports that people who use weight-loss medications can regain weight quickly after ending treatment, with many returning to higher weights within about two years.
Woman Dies in Rowhouse Fire in Philadelphia’s Ogontz Neighborhood
A woman died early Thursday morning after a fire broke out in a rowhouse in North Philadelphia’s Ogontz neighborhood. The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m. on the 6200 block of Ogontz Avenue near Godfrey Avenue, and firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and flames coming from the home.
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