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NFL

Super Bowl Is Set

Super Bowl LX pits two physical, well-coached teams in the Patriots and Seahawks, with quarterback play, defensive matchups, sideline preparation, and a handful of X-factors likely deciding a game built for late, nerve-racking drama.

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NPR

Massive Winter Storm Disrupts U.S.

A massive winter storm has battered much of the eastern U.S. with heavy snow, ice and extreme cold, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, canceling thousands of flights and prompting travel warnings across dozens of states.

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Star Tribune

Some in GOP: "It Needs To End"

After a fatal Minneapolis shooting, a small but growing number of Republicans are breaking with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, warning that the ICE operation is fueling chaos and becoming a political liability, especially in suburban districts.

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Associated Press

CEOs Urge De-Escalation After Shootings

More than 60 CEOs of major Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter urging state, local, and federal officials to de-escalate tensions and work together after two fatal shootings by federal agents sparked protests and economic disruption across the state.

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The Washington Post

Washpo: Pretti Killing Marks a Turning Point

The killing of Alex Pretti exposes what the Washington Post’s Editorial Board calls a dangerous overreach in Trump’s immigration crackdown, arguing that only firm congressional oversight can restore accountability and prevent further tragedy.

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The Wall Street Journal

WSJ: ICE Needs a Pause in Minneapolis

The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board argues that the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents reflects a dangerous escalation in enforcement tactics and urges Trump to pause immigration operations in Minneapolis to ease tensions and prevent further tragedy.

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The New York Times

NYT: It's Time for Congress To Act

The New York Times’ Editorial Board argues that the Trump administration is falsely portraying the killing of Alex Pretti to avoid accountability and urges Congress to intervene with oversight and investigations to restore truth and the rule of law.

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X

Obamas Condemn ICE Tactics

Barack and Michelle Obama called the killing of Alex Pretti a heartbreaking tragedy and a wake-up call, urging federal officials to rein in aggressive ICE tactics, restore accountability, and work with state and local leaders to prevent further violence.

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CBS News

Bondi Pushes for MN Data Access

Attorney General Pam Bondi is demanding access to Minnesota’s voter rolls and welfare data to support expanded federal immigration enforcement after deadly shootings, a move state officials condemn as unlawful coercion and an intrusion on citizens’ privacy.

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New York Post

Could Sig P320 Have Fired Accidentally?

Gun experts suggest that the Sig Sauer P320 handgun carried by Alex Pretti—known for accidental discharges—may have unintentionally fired after a Border Patrol agent grabbed it, potentially prompting another agent to shoot and kill him during the Minneapolis protest.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Stars Protest ICE Policies

At the Sundance Film Festival, stars including Edward Norton, Olivia Wilde and Natalie Portman condemned ICE’s actions amid deadly protests in Minneapolis, wearing “ICE Out” pins and warning that an “illegal army” is being turned on U.S. citizens.

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Gallup

AI Use Surges in Workplaces

About one in four U.S. employees now use AI regularly at work, but Gallup finds that strong manager support—not just access to tools—is the decisive factor in turning AI experimentation into meaningful adoption and business value.

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Axios

Shapiro's Popularity Limited With Dems

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s sky-high approval ratings with voters mask simmering resentment among some Democratic officials who privately accuse the popular battleground-state leader of sharp-elbowed ambition that could complicate a future White House run.

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CBC

Carney Warns Against Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s tariff threats while stressing that Ottawa will diversify trade without violating its commitments to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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USA Today

Is It Legal To Warm Up Your Car?

Warming up your car on a cold day by letting it idle unattended could actually be illegal in many states, with fines in place to curb pollution and unnecessary fuel use, as modern vehicles no longer need extended idling to operate safely.

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Al Jazeera

US Sends Naval Force to Iran

The U.S. is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and other naval and air assets toward the Gulf as President Trump warns of a looming showdown with Iran, stoking fears that rising tensions could tip into a wider military escalation.

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ABC News

Zelenskyy Says Security Agreement Near

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a security guarantees agreement for Ukraine is “100% ready” after rare trilateral talks with U.S. and Russian representatives, with Kyiv now waiting for partners to set a signing date.

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Orlando Sentinel

Florida's History Clouds Primaries

Florida’s closed primary system, rooted in the Jim Crow era, continues to disenfranchise nearly a quarter of voters by shutting political independents out of the elections that effectively decide who governs.

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Sky News

UK Considers Social Media Ban

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says there is a “strong case” for banning under-16s from social media due to risks to young people, as the government launches a consultation while ruling out any role for police in enforcing such restrictions.

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MS Now

Cruz Criticizes Vance, Trump

Secret recordings obtained by Axios capture Senator Ted Cruz privately ripping into Vice President JD Vance and, at times, President Trump, exposing sharp internal GOP rifts over foreign policy, tariffs and the party’s 2028 direction.

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