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Starmer under fire as Chile wildfires rage; Acer sues US carriers; EU cautions Trump on Greenland; Flyers, Exeter win; Philly snow snarls travel; edible-insect protein debated; “Take Back Power” threatens Waitrose food seizures
UK politics, Starmer accused of reversals as pressures mount
Nana Akua says Keir Starmer’s government has been zigzagging through policy reversals while the UK deals with business closures, farming anxiety tied to inheritance tax, and persistent illegal migration. She argues global fixation on Donald Trump, trade spats, and security drama is letting domestic problems dodge scrutiny, and she brands Starmer’s foreign policy as weak, overly EU-aligned, and overly deferential to international legal frameworks.
Chile declares state of catastrophe as southern wildfires spread
Chile declared a state of catastrophe as wildfires tore through two southern regions, threatening cities. At least 16 people are confirmed dead, and around 20,000 residents have been evacuated.
Acer sues Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile over wireless patents
Acer filed three federal patent infringement lawsuits in the Eastern District of Texas against Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, claiming the carriers used Acer-developed cellular networking technology without licenses. Acer says it tried negotiating for years and is asserting six U.S. patents it calls foundational to modern wireless networks, including some it describes as standard-essential. The carriers are expected to fight the claims, and while customers likely see no immediate changes, a win or settlement could hand Acer a lucrative licensing business beyond selling hardware.
Flyers captain Couturier rips team after 6 to 3 loss
After a 6 to 3 home loss to the Rangers, Flyers captain Sean Couturier bluntly criticized the team’s performance and slow start. Philadelphia is dealing with multiple injuries and a tougher run of opponents, and the club is repeating its recent habit of January struggles, sitting at 2 to 6 this month.
Edible insects pitched as efficient protein, with big caveats
With global protein demand rising and livestock farming driving land use, emissions, and deforestation, insects are being promoted as a resource-efficient alternative. They can deliver protein and micronutrients with far less feed and water than beef and a higher edible yield, but sustainability and safety vary by species and production method. Concerns include variable nutrition, anti-nutritional compounds, foodborne pathogens, shellfish cross-allergy risks, possible biodiversity impacts from large-scale farming or harvesting, and major cultural resistance, leading companies to hide insects in familiar processed foods. The overall pitch is insects as a complementary protein source that needs careful regulation and sustainable management.
EU warns Trump comments on Greenland could trigger “downward spiral”
EU leaders said President Trump’s comments and implied pressure over Greenland could spark a “dangerous downward spiral.” Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the threatened U.S. tariffs linked to Greenland a mistake and said she has spoken with Trump by phone.
Exeter Chiefs cruise past Cardiff to secure home last-16 tie
Exeter Chiefs beat a reshuffled Cardiff side to book a home last-16 tie in the European Challenge Cup. Bachuki Tchumbadze scored two early tries to set the pace.
Second straight day of snow creates slick conditions around Philadelphia
Snow piled up in parts of the Philadelphia area for a second consecutive day on Sunday morning, creating slick, hazardous travel conditions across the region.
Take Back Power says it will enter Waitrose stores and seize food to “redistribute”
Take Back Power, which describes itself as a non-violent civil resistance movement, says groups of 50 to 100 people plan coordinated actions to enter Waitrose stores and take large quantities of food for “redistribution,” blaming rising prices. The group previously drew attention after protesters threw apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display case, and it also staged a manure protest outside the Ritz. Waitrose said its priority is staff and customer safety, and argued that targeting an employee-owned retailer would mainly hurt ordinary workers.
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