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  1. 0217

    UN rights council condemns Iran crackdown as international pressure grows

    The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s violent suppression of protests, highlighting widening divisions among member states and intensifying scrutiny of Tehran’s internal security response.

  2. 0218

    Inflation edges higher as consumers keep spending, complicating expectations for rate cuts

    A key U.S. inflation measure ticked up while consumer spending stayed strong, a combination that may keep the Federal Reserve cautious about cutting interest rates quickly.

  3. 0219

    Minneapolis protests intensify after Border Patrol shooting; Democrats threaten DHS funding fight

    A fatal shooting by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis has triggered large protests, a National Guard response, and a new political flashpoint in Washington over immigration enforcement and federal policing tactics.

  4. 0220

    SpaceX readies another Starlink launch from Vandenberg, with sonic booms possible in coastal California

    SpaceX scheduled a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base for Sunday morning, carrying Starlink satellites and prompting local warnings that residents may hear sonic booms.

  5. 0221

    NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game after Minneapolis shooting, protests and security response

    The NBA postponed a game in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a protester by a Border Patrol officer, amid large demonstrations and mounting scrutiny of federal operations in the Twin Cities.

  6. 0222

    Rams and Seahawks meet in NFC Championship for Super Bowl berth

    Seattle hosts Los Angeles in a high-stakes NFC title game, the third meeting of the season between division rivals, with a Super Bowl trip on the line.

  7. 0223

    Major winter storm forces NBA, NHL and college basketball schedule changes across wide swath of US

    With a powerful storm forecast to bring snow, ice and dangerous cold, leagues and schools moved tipoff times and postponed events, highlighting how weather can reshape sports logistics in real time.

  8. 0224

    Davos talks shadowed by Greenland tensions and tariff threats as leaders warn of trade escalation

    At the World Economic Forum, leaders are grappling with widening strains between the U.S. and European partners amid Trump’s Greenland push and tariff threats, while spillover anxiety ripples through markets and diplomacy.

  9. 0225

    US approves Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China under new security conditions

    The Trump administration cleared Nvidia to export powerful H200 AI chips to China with conditions including third-party review and supply prioritization for the U.S., reigniting debate over how to balance competitiveness and national security.

  10. 0226

    Wall Street sinks after Trump threatens tariffs on European imports linked to Greenland dispute

    U.S. stocks fell sharply as investors reacted to new tariff threats against multiple European countries, with tech shares leading the slide and safe-haven assets surging amid renewed trade-war fears.

  11. 0227

    International health authorities to review whether US is losing measles elimination status

    A persistent chain of measles transmission that began in early 2025 has spread across multiple states, and PAHO is expected to review in April 2026 whether the U.S. meets the threshold for losing its elimination designation.

  12. 0228

    Minneapolis shooting drives protests, National Guard deployment, and renewed Washington funding showdown

    After a Border Patrol agent killed Alex Pretti during an immigration crackdown, Democrats demanded federal agents leave Minnesota and warned they could block DHS funding, while the state activated the National Guard amid escalating tensions.