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Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’ | Minnesota ICE shootings
In his clearest attempt yet to “de‑escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, announced on Wednesday that the administration will draw down 700 federal immigration officers as the statewide crackdown continues. The Twin Cities remain on edge, waiting to see whether the fear will ease. When Homan arrived in Minneapolis more than a week ago, his task…
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Hyderabad to witness one last cold spell
Hyderabad: Temperatures are expected to drop from Wednesday night, February 4, as the city braces for the final cold spell. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, popularly known as the Telangana Weatherman on X, dry northerly winds are prevailing over Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana. Over the next week, the night temperature will drop between 14 and 16 degrees…
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Unsafe levels of lead found in half of New Orleans playgrounds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Sarah Hess started taking her toddler, Josie, to Mickey Markey Playground in 2010 because she thought it would offer a refuge from lead. After a routine doctor visit revealed Josie had lead poisoning, Hess quickly traced…
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 4, 2026
[1] https://t.me/umerov_rustem/340; https://suspilne dot media/1231134-ukrainska-delegacia-pribula-na-peregovori-v-abu-dabi/; https://t.me/umerov_rustem/341 [2] https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/wh-press-secretary-leavitt-speaks-to-reporters/672818; https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/russia-ukraine-envoys-meet-abu-dhabi-us-brokered-129851349; https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/04/ukraine-russia-second-round-peace-talks-abu-dhabi; [3] https://t.me/umerov_rustem/341 [4] https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/02/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-at-a-press-availability/; https://unn dot ua/en/news/the-most-difficult-questions-are-always-left-for-last-rubio-on-negotiations-to-end-the-war-in-ukraine; https://suspilne dot media/1231688-rubio-pro-peregovori-v-abu-dabi-perelik-spirnih-pitan-miz-ukrainou-ta-rf-suttevo-skorotivsa/ [5] https://mid dot ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/2076792/; https://www.rbc dot ua/rus/news/litaki-v-povitri-ta-pidtrimka-na-mori-ryutte-1770114838.html [6] https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-27-2026/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-20-2026/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-26-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-17-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-22-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-25-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-15-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-23-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-22-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-20-2025/; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-25-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-24-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-21-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-23-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-18-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-1-2025/ ; https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-20-2025 ; https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-29-2024 [7] https://tass dot ru/politika/26343187; https://t.me/tass_agency/359829…
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GLP-1 obesity drugs and eating disorders are not well understood yet : NPR
Jason Krynicki once lived in a much larger body and was teased mercilessly for it. Today, even though he has anorexia, he takes a monthly GLP-1 shot and is afraid to stop. Edwin J. Torres for NPR hide caption toggle caption Edwin J. Torres for NPR Get the latest on the science of healthy living in our weekly newsletter. Jason…
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MP village enforces social boycott against 10 families over religion
Ten Muslim families of Ghoti-Nandora village in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh have allegedly been facing social boycott following a resolution adopted in a mahasabha against them. According to a report by Mooknayak, in January, the mahasabha decided that no Hindu family would engage in any kind of commercial or personal activity with the Muslim families. This includes buying…
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‘Mobile crisis’ for mental health emergencies is starved for funds : NPR
Therapist Luke Forney (left) and responder Evan Thiessen drive to a home in Bozeman, Mont. after receiving a call about a resident having a psychiatric crisis. The mobile crisis team in Bozeman has reduced time police spend on mental health calls by nearly 80%. Ruth Eddy/Yellowstone Public Radio hide caption toggle caption Ruth Eddy/Yellowstone Public Radio It was a snowy…
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15 Movies You Should Watch if You’re Single on Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is coming soon, a day when couples flaunt their love for all to see, making those without a significant other a bit testy as they see couples being all lovey-dovey while they don’t have a significant other. They see the flowers being delivered, heart-shaped candies flying off the shelves, and restaurants being…
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Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
The expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia on Thursday has sparked fears about a nuclear arms race, with the two biggest nuclear superpowers without limits on their arsenals for the first time in decades. “The worst case is it spirals and then some unforeseen or foreseeable incident touches off a conflict that escalates…
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The Truth About Gaza’s Death Toll – Part 2: A Gross Undercount
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series unpacking the real death toll in Gaza. To read part one, which examines the historical context of Israel’s decades of assaults on Gaza, click here. Relatives mourn 3-year-old Iyad Ahmed el Rabayia, who was killed in an Israeli attack on tents housing forcibly displaced Palestinians, on Feb. 2, 2026,…
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