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Minnesota Shooting Spurs Border Patrol Pullback and Abbott Immigration Audit Push; Trump Targets Omar; Labour Blocks Burnham Ally; Street Racer Accused in EMT Death; Pennsylvania Eyes 2026 Online Casino Rules; Talent Judge Stirs Girl Group Reunion Drama; Commerce Takes Stake in USA Rare Earth
Live updates: Some Border Patrol agents in Minnesota to leave after Alex Pretti shooting
Some U.S. Border Patrol agents stationed in Minnesota are expected to leave the state following Saturday’s fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Sources say agents working under Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino could depart as soon as Monday.
Abbott Urges White House to Review Federal Immigration Operations in Minnesota
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called on the White House to “recalibrate” federal immigration operations in Minnesota after a second deadly shooting in Minneapolis tied to federal immigration enforcement. He also emphasized the need to respect law enforcement officers.
Omar Says Trump Is ‘Panicking’ After He Signals DOJ Scrutiny of Her Income
Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Trump was “panicking” after he posted that the Justice Department is looking into her income. In the same message, Trump said border czar Tom Homan would travel to Minnesota that evening and repeated claims about Omar’s background after she fled Somalia.
Andy Burnham ally criticises Keir Starmer after Labour blocks Burnham from by-election run
Keir Starmer faced public criticism from Sacha Lord, a former adviser to Andy Burnham, after Labour’s National Executive Committee refused to allow Burnham to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, citing the risk of triggering an unnecessary mayoral contest in Greater Manchester. Lord accused Starmer of disloyalty and weak leadership, while Burnham said he was disappointed by the decision but pledged support for Labour’s eventual candidate. Starmer defended the move, saying Burnham’s focus should remain on local leadership ahead of May’s elections.
Police: Repeat offender street racing at 106 mph allegedly killed an EMT after a prior fatal crash
Police say a repeat offender who was previously convicted in a deadly crash is accused of street racing in Milwaukee and hitting an SUV at speeds up to 106 mph, killing 34-year-old Bell Ambulance EMT Meng Kue before fleeing the scene. Investigators linked 22-year-old Dayton Milligan to the pickup truck through vehicle data, documents found inside, and security video showing him driving it shortly before the collision, and he was arrested the next day. A second man, 37-year-old Earl Gordon, was later arrested after allegedly helping Milligan leave the crash site; Milligan faces charges including reckless homicide and hit-and-run resulting in death.
What to Know About Pennsylvania’s Online Casino Regulation in 2026
Pennsylvania, the largest U.S. online casino market, enters 2026 with few major regulatory changes but several notable developments. The state posted $3.46 billion in gross iGaming revenue in 2025, up 27.7% from 2024, generating $1.24 billion in tax revenue and setting multiple monthly records above $300 million. Pennsylvania also joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in April, enabling shared player pools for online poker with other member states and slightly boosting average monthly poker revenue. A new operator, Monopoly Casino, launched in July as the state’s 24th licensed online casino via Bally’s. Meanwhile, “skill games” remain unregulated going into 2026, with lawmakers debating how to tax and regulate the legal gray-area market.
Report Suggests UK Talent Show Judge Promoting Girl Group Reunion Amid Questions About Former Co-Star
A long-serving UK talent-show judge is reportedly promoting a reunion with her former girl group, prompting speculation that the move may be intended to distract from potential scrutiny over what she knew during years working alongside a former co-star now facing serious allegations. The names linked to the claim include Alesha Dixon, Mis-Teeq, Britain’s Got Talent, and David Walliams.
Commerce Department to Take an Equity Stake in USA Rare Earth
Critical minerals startup USA Rare Earth said the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in funding, and will take an equity stake in the company.
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