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Trump’s Greenland talk rattles EU trade talks as GOP fumes over health plan; ICE killing, UK facial-recognition court review, business shakeups, and post–weight-loss drug rebound in focus
Trump’s Greenland fantasy hits a wall
Trump’s renewed talk about buying or annexing Greenland is running into unusually broad resistance, including public opposition from at least nine Republican senators. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson say there is essentially no chance of a forceful takeover, and Western allies are reacting sharply, making the whole thing look increasingly unlikely.
EU lawmakers reconsider trade deal amid Greenland rhetoric
A senior European Parliament official says US talk about buying or annexing Greenland is reshaping how lawmakers view the EU to US trade deal agreed last summer. Some MEPs are now suggesting the deal should be put on hold.
Trump’s health care “flexibility” creates new GOP backlash
Trump briefly seemed to encourage Republicans to pursue a bipartisan health care deal with Democrats, but his push may have backfired. He urged Republicans to be flexible on abortion related restrictions tied to the Hyde Amendment, triggering backlash from anti abortion groups and resistance from Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders, draining momentum for renewed talks.
Minneapolis tense after ICE officer kills woman
Minneapolis is on edge after a 37 year old woman, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, was shot in the head and killed by an ICE officer. State and local officials are demanding ICE leave Minnesota, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says federal agents will remain in the state.
UK High Court to review Met Police live facial recognition use
A High Court hearing on January 27 to 28 will consider whether the Metropolitan Police is using live facial recognition lawfully, 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 policy on camera deployment, watchlists, and scanning is too broad and may breach rights under human rights and data protection laws, as the Government consults on expanding facial recognition.
British Gas braces for storm call surge, urges basic checks first
British Gas expects around 60,000 service calls as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, ice warnings, and temperatures as low as minus 12.5°C. The company is urging customers to try basic checks if heating fails, including confirming gas, electricity, and water supplies, reviewing boiler settings and timers, checking boiler pressure (around 1 to 1.5 bar), and looking for frozen condensate pipes or burst pipes, before calling an engineer.
Sheetz opens a new front in the convenience store turf war
Sheetz is expanding into Wawa’s traditional territory with a new store under construction on Ridge Pike in Limerick, directly across from an existing Wawa. The Sheetz location is expected to hold its grand opening in February.
Study, weight returns after stopping prescription weight loss drugs
A new study reports that people taking prescription weight loss drugs can regain weight quickly after ending treatment, with many returning toward previous weight levels within about two years.
North Philadelphia rowhouse fire kills woman
A woman died early Thursday 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, with firefighters arriving to heavy smoke and flames.
“Van Gogh” immersive show fuels debate over virtual cultural tourism
In Tampa, visitors to “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” walk through 360 degree digital projections of works like “Starry Night” and “Wheat Fields,” creating a VR style encounter. The show’s popularity is fueling debate about whether virtual cultural tourism could become a major way to broaden access to arts and culture.
Discord reportedly continues IPO preparations
Games focused chat platform Discord is reportedly still exploring a public listing and has allegedly made a confidential filing as part of its IPO preparations.
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