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Labour Leadership Feud, Trump’s NATO & Tariff Threats, Shootings Under Scrutiny, Winter Storm Shuts Services, Penn State Hockey Sweep, and Global Military Power Rankings
Labour leadership rivalry intensifies as Trump softens stance on NATO
Newspapers focus on a heated Labour leadership contest after Andy Burnham said he will stand in a by-election, alongside developments in which Donald Trump appeared to back down from earlier comments about NATO.
Republican Senator Calls Minneapolis Shooting ‘Incredibly Disturbing’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called the Minneapolis shooting that killed Alexander Pretti “incredibly disturbing,” indicating concern among some Republicans as well as Democrats. Cassidy said the credibility of ICE and DHS is at stake and called for a full joint federal and state investigation, urging officials to share the truth with the public.
Videos Challenge Federal Account of Fatal Border Patrol Shooting
Federal officials described Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, as a would-be “domestic terrorist” after Border Patrol agents fatally shot him in Minneapolis, but video evidence appears to conflict with that account. Pretti, an ICU nurse and U.S. citizen with no criminal record, legally carried a firearm, yet footage reviewed by the New York Times shows no clear sign he drew it or that agents knew he had it until he was already pinned down. The videos indicate one agent removed the gun before two others fired at least 10 shots, including into Pretti’s back while he was on the ground, fueling renewed protests and questions about the Department of Homeland Security’s narrative.
Penn State Hockey Sweeps No. 5 Wisconsin in a Key Road Series
Penn State hockey swept No. 5 Wisconsin on the road, winning 7-2 Friday and 3-1 Saturday to earn six Big Ten points, extend its program-record conference winning streak to seven games, and tie Michigan atop the standings. In the opener, Dane Dowiak and Gavin McKenna each scored hat tricks as goalie Josh Fleming stopped 39 of 41 shots. In the rematch, Wisconsin scored first, but JJ Wiebusch tied it in the third, Reese Laubach delivered the go-ahead goal late, and McKenna sealed it with an empty-netter as Kevin Reidler made 40 saves.
AccuWeather says a winter storm will bring snow, sleet, and ice to the Philadelphia area tomorrow
AccuWeather reports that steady snow will arrive in the Philadelphia region early Sunday morning, then shift to sleet and freezing rain by the afternoon and evening.
Blue Mountain Resort to Close on Sunday Due to Safety Concerns
Blue Mountain Resort in Carbon County said on social media that it will close its slopes on Sunday, citing safety concerns.
CATA to Suspend Sunday Service Due to Winter Storm
The Centre Area Transportation Authority will suspend all CATA Bus and CATA Ride paratransit service on Sunday due to expected hazardous conditions from an incoming winter storm. Saturday night service will run as scheduled, and service is expected to resume once conditions are safe. Snow is forecast to begin late Saturday night and continue through Sunday, with expected totals of 8 to 18 inches in Centre County.
Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods if Canada Reaches a Trade Deal with China
Trump said the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada signs a trade agreement with China, warning Canadian officials of sweeping trade penalties if such a deal goes ahead.
Charting the World’s 50 Most Powerful Militaries
a 2025 infographic based on the Global Firepower Index compares 145 countries across more than 60 factors, including manpower, land/air/naval assets, logistics, resources, and geography, where a lower score indicates greater strength. The United States ranks first (0.07) ahead of Russia and China, with China having the largest active-duty force among the top three. The ranking also emphasizes that capability is not just about troop counts, highlighting how countries like Japan, the United Kingdom, and France place in the top 10 due to advanced air and naval power, alliances, and strategic assets.
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