Matthew Huttle, a 42-year-old Indiana man pardoned by President Trump for his participation in the January 6th Capitol riot, was fatally shot by a Jasper County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. The shooting occurred after Huttle allegedly resisted arrest and struggled with the officer; Huttle was reportedly armed at the time. Indiana State Police are investigating the incident, and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave. Huttle’s death follows a pattern of post-pardon legal troubles for other January 6th participants.
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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck underwater near York Harbor, Maine, causing shaking felt across New England, including Boston. Reports of vibration and shaking came from as far north as Augusta, Maine, and as far south as Providence, Rhode Island, though no immediate damage was reported. The USGS noted that while unusual, such earthquakes are not unprecedented along the Atlantic seaboard and rarely cause significant damage due to their location. This event follows recent seismic activity in New Jersey and New York.
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The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation was observed on January 27th, with this year’s ceremony marking a poignant moment as likely the last major observance attended by a significant number of survivors. Approximately 50 elderly survivors, many in their 80s, were honored as the focus of the event, joined by world leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a symbolic demonstration of Germany’s ongoing acceptance of responsibility. The ceremony, held at the Death Wall, remembered the approximately 1.1 million victims murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau, primarily Jews, but also Poles, Roma, Soviet prisoners of war, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The absence of Russian representatives reflected the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Arabica coffee futures surged to a record high of $3.56 per pound, surpassing the previous record set in December. This price increase followed the retraction of President Trump’s threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia, a major coffee exporter to the U.S. The potential impact of these withdrawn tariffs on the coffee market was significant, given the substantial volume of Colombian coffee imported by the United States. However, the threat remains in reserve, and the broader implications of potential future tariffs on other countries, including Canada, Mexico, and China, remain a concern for commodity markets.
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Sandrine Pissarra received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years for the torture and starvation of her 13-year-old daughter, Amandine, who died weighing only 28 kg due to severe malnutrition and infected wounds. The prolonged abuse, spanning over a decade, included physical assaults, confinement, and food deprivation, driven by Pissarra’s resentment towards Amandine’s resemblance to her father. Amandine’s father, Jean-Michel Cros, received a separate sentence for his failure to protect her. The case highlights the horrific extent of the abuse and raises concerns about systemic failings to intervene.
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Due to significant malicious attacks, DeepSeek temporarily suspended new user registrations. This action follows the company’s recent surge in popularity, surpassing ChatGPT as the top downloaded free app in the U.S. App Store. DeepSeek’s rapid growth, fueled by its newly released R1 AI model, has garnered significant attention from investors and analysts amidst the competitive generative AI market. The incident, however, caused a notable decline in global tech stock values. The company’s future trajectory remains closely watched within the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Since Wednesday, at least fifteen Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped, questioned, and asked for citizenship proof by federal law enforcement during immigration raids, sparking widespread fear in tribal communities. These incidents, still under investigation, are occurring amidst a national increase in undocumented immigrant arrests. While the involvement of ICE remains unconfirmed, Navajo Nation officials have contacted various agencies to address these concerns, emphasizing the distress and trauma experienced by those targeted. The Navajo Nation is advising members to carry proper identification and has created resources to aid those encountering such situations.
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President Trump’s executive order resulted in the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and the reversion of Denali’s name to Mount McKinley. The Interior Department cited a commitment to preserving U.S. heritage as justification for these changes, effective immediately for federal use. While the U.S. will use the new names, international recognition is not mandated. The renaming of Denali reversed a previous decision by President Obama to honor its native Alaskan name.
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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, a Toms River restaurant, faces intense backlash after offering a “Proud Boys Burger” as a weekly special. The burger’s name, referencing a designated hate group, sparked outrage online and resulted in a flood of angry calls and messages. Restaurant owner Cathy Varriale expressed deep regret, stating she was unaware of the group’s hateful ideology and that the burger was a poorly conceived joke. Despite removing the burger and issuing an apology, the restaurant continues to receive severe criticism and threats.
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection following his December attempt to impose martial law. This unprecedented action plunged the nation into a severe political crisis, making him the first sitting president to face criminal charges. The indictment comes after a court rejected extending his detention, and he now faces trial alongside several co-conspirators, with insurrection carrying a potential life sentence. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court is deliberating on Yoon’s formal removal or reinstatement, and a presidential election is pending if he is ousted.
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