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Trump’s Greenland Takeover Talk Sparks EU Trade Jitters as US Faces ICE Shooting Tensions, Police Facial-Recognition Lawsuit, Storm Boiler Warnings, Health-Care Negotiation Drama, and Local Tragedies in Philly and Minneapolis
Trump Faces Strong Opposition to Greenland Takeover Proposal
Trump’s talk of a forceful U.S. takeover of Greenland is drawing 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 it will happen, and U.S. allies in the West have reacted unusually strongly compared with other actions from Trump’s second term.
British Gas advises customers on boiler and heating checks ahead of Storm Goretti
British Gas has urged its millions of customers not to panic as Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and temperatures as low as -12.5°C, with the company preparing for around 60,000 service calls. A service engineer shared key steps to try before calling for help, including confirming gas, electricity and water supplies are on, checking thermostat and timer settings, watching for frozen condensate pipes, looking for burst pipes, and ensuring boiler pressure is around 1–1.5 bar. Customers who cannot fix issues themselves are advised that same-day appointments may be available if they call before 11am.
Trump’s Greenland comments raise doubts over the EU–US trade deal, says senior MEP
A senior European Parliament trade official said US talk of buying or annexing Greenland is reshaping how lawmakers view the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer, with some MEPs arguing the deal should be put on hold.
Trump Disrupts Health Care Negotiations Again
President Donald Trump briefly appeared to encourage Republicans to pursue a bipartisan health care deal with Democrats, but his remarks may have undermined those efforts. He urged Republicans to be “flexible” on restrictions tied to the Hyde Amendment, a key barrier to an agreement on the Affordable Care Act. The comments prompted backlash from anti-abortion groups and resistance from Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders, stalling any momentum toward a deal.
Minneapolis Tensions Rise After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Woman
Minneapolis is on edge after ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was struck in the head. 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 rollout to be heard in the High Court
A High Court hearing on 27–28 January will consider whether the Metropolitan Police is using live facial recognition cameras unlawfully, 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 current policy is too broad and may breach privacy and other human-rights protections, while stopping short of seeking an outright ban. The case comes as the Government moves to expand the technology and consult on new rules, and a ruling against the Met could force police forces across the UK to rewrite policies or accelerate legislation to regulate live facial recognition.
Sheetz to Open Its First Store in Montgomery County, Near a Wawa in Limerick
Sheetz is expanding into Montgomery County with its first location set to open in February in Limerick on Ridge Pike, directly across from an existing Wawa, where construction is now underway.
Study Finds Many People Regain Weight Within Two Years After Stopping Obesity Drugs
A new study reports that people taking weight-loss medications can quickly regain weight 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 find heavy smoke and flames coming from the home.
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