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Trump hits preservation lawsuit as major U.S. storm nears; “reverse solar,” Minnesota tensions, election-law ruling, Man United shock Arsenal, Villa end Newcastle curse, “Mercy” tops box office
Readers to newsroom, please send more chaos
A newsletter feature shares selected reader emails from the week beginning January 26 and invites more submissions. Highlights include a proposal for siren-equipped drones to back up bushfire alerts when phones, power, or internet fail, a reader asking how new hate crime laws actually improve public safety, and worries the UK–Argentina Falklands, Malvinas dispute is being ignored and could be cynically weaponized for Argentine domestic politics.
Trump attacks preservation group suing over White House ballroom
President Trump criticized the National Trust for Historic Preservation for suing to pause construction of a White House ballroom. A Thursday hearing has U.S. District Judge Richard Leon weighing a preliminary injunction that could halt the project while the case proceeds.
Snowy drone footage as major U.S. storm approaches
Drone video shows snow-covered U.S. cities as plows work the roads, with much of the country bracing for a major storm this weekend. Nature continues its long-running feud with commuter schedules.
“Reverse solar” aims to generate power at night
University of New South Wales scientists are developing a thermoradiative diode that generates electricity at night by emitting infrared radiation from warmer Earth into colder surroundings. The concept could help cover small overnight loads or supply satellites during dark orbital stretches, but current output is far below standard solar panels, so real-world use is still a longer-term ambition.
Minnesota CEOs urge officials to reduce tensions after shooting
More than 60 CEOs at Minnesota-based companies, including Target, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth, signed an open letter urging state, local, and federal officials to work together to reduce tensions following a shooting. Corporate America has discovered “please stop the violence” again, right on schedule.
Younger candidates challenge old guard in Congressional Black Caucus orbit
Generational change is shaking up the political landscape around the Congressional Black Caucus as younger Black Democratic candidates run in the midterms, advancing new priorities and in some cases primary-challenging long-serving incumbents. The contest sits inside broader Democratic divisions over age and ideology, plus the scramble for post-Trump leadership with an eye on November and the next presidential race.
Manchester United stun Arsenal with late Matheus Cunha winner
Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic late winner as Manchester United beat Premier League leaders Arsenal in a thriller at the Emirates Stadium.
Newcastle’s form tied tightly to Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United have not won a league match without Bruno Guimaraes since his 2022 debut, underlining how dependent their results have been on his presence. One player as a structural support beam, totally normal stuff.
Aston Villa finally win at Newcastle, first time since 2005
Aston Villa produced an extraordinary performance to secure their first victory at Newcastle since their notorious 2005 visit.
“Mercy” leads North American box office
Mercy, a sci-fi adventure starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Kali Reis, took the top North American box office spot with $11.1 million in earnings.
Ballot Access News spotlights Supreme Court ruling on challenging election laws
A new issue of Ballot Access News highlights a U.S. Supreme Court ruling strengthening candidates’ ability to challenge election laws that could produce inaccurate vote totals, even when the election outcome itself is not in dispute.
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