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Labour Blocks Andy Burnham’s Return as Trump Chagos Fears and Krugman’s “Cruel” Charge Collide With Winter Storm Closures; Minneapolis ICU Nurse Killed; BBC’s Mark Tully Dies; Arleen Olshan Show Runs Through Feb. 21

Labour’s national executive blocks Andy Burnham’s attempt to return to Parliament

Andy Burnham’s effort to run again as a Labour MP has been blocked by the party’s ruling body, with Labour sources citing concerns about the cost of triggering a mayoral election and the risk of a divisive campaign.

Arleen Olshan’s “The Tangle I’ve Gotten Into” Runs Through Feb. 21 at iMPeRFeCT Gallery

As the William Way LGBT Community Center prepares to mark its 50th anniversary in 2026 and renovates its building, its programming continues with a free exhibition at iMPeRFeCT Gallery featuring trailblazing artist Arleen Olshan. The show, “The Tangle I’ve Gotten Into,” is on view through Feb. 21.

Labour acknowledges Donald Trump could legally block the Chagos Islands transfer deal

The UK government has conceded that Donald Trump could legally veto a proposed agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia military base. Labour pulled its Chagos Islands bill ahead of a House of Lords debate after Conservatives warned it may conflict with a 1966 UK–US defence treaty, prompting lawyers to review what treaty changes would be needed before ratification. US officials are reported to be urging Trump not to approve any overhaul, as he has publicly criticised the deal and security concerns—along with China’s influence in Mauritius—are being cited in opposition.

Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores to Close Across Pennsylvania on Sunday Due to Winter Storm

All Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations in Pennsylvania will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, as a winter storm moves through the region. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said the closure was decided in advance to protect the safety of customers and employees.

Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, was shot and killed in Minneapolis

Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was shot dead in Minneapolis, was remembered as an avid outdoorsman with a passion for mountain biking.

Paul Krugman Denounces Trump Administration and Immigration Agencies as Cruel, Blaming Political and Media Enablers

Economist Paul Krugman argues that figures leading the federal government under Donald Trump, along with ICE and the Border Patrol, have long shown cruelty and abuse, and he says many Republicans, some Democrats, and parts of the media have been too unwilling to acknowledge it. He contends that those who continue to accommodate and enable Trump bear heavy responsibility because they have a choice, and he expresses little confidence that recent events will prompt a decisive break with that support.

PennDOT Lowers Speed Limits on Major Philadelphia-Area Roads During Winter Storm

PennDOT temporarily reduced speed limits across the five-county Philadelphia region as the winter storm worsened and road conditions became hazardous. Officials lowered speeds to 45 mph on several major highways, including Interstates 76, 95, 295, 476, and 676, with additional roadway reductions also in effect.

Andy Burnham barred from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election selection

Andy Burnham has been refused permission to stand for Labour selection in the Gorton and Denton by-election after Labour’s NEC officers group voted 8–1 against his request. Burnham had sought approval under a recent rule change that required NEC officers to allow him to step down as Greater Manchester mayor to run, following the resignation of MP Andrew Gwynne on health grounds. The decision comes despite public support for Burnham from several senior Labour figures, and has prompted complaints about transparency and the officers group making key selection decisions rather than the full NEC.

Sir Mark Tully, longtime BBC correspondent in India, dies at 90

Sir Mark Tully, a veteran BBC journalist widely known for his reporting from India, has died at the age of 90. Over a decades-long career, he covered several defining moments in India’s modern history.

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