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Chronological file / page 20
A moderate earthquake struck northern Pakistan on January 19, setting off landslides and damaging mud-brick homes in the Hunza Valley, with officials reporting at least one death and ongoing damage assessments.
↗A sprawling winter storm is battering large parts of the United States with snow, sleet and freezing rain, straining power systems and snarling travel. Authorities are warning of severe ice in parts of the South and heavy snow into the Midwest and Northeast, while airlines and rail services face major disruptions.
↗U.S. stocks slid sharply after President Trump threatened tariffs on imports from several European countries amid tensions linked to Greenland. The move sparked renewed worries about trade disruptions, inflation pressures and global retaliation, even as investors looked ahead to economic data and earnings.
↗A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents has triggered protests and demands for transparency. Witness accounts and video described by media reports challenge the official narrative, sharpening a national debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority and accountability.
↗The Justice Department is creating a task force to challenge certain state AI regulations, citing concerns that a patchwork of state rules could burden companies and slow innovation. The move follows a Trump executive order calling for a minimally burdensome national policy and directing federal officials to identify state laws for potential legal action.
↗The NBA postponed a Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting involving a federal officer and subsequent protests near the arena raised safety concerns. The decision highlights how civic unrest and public-safety conditions can rapidly reshape major sports scheduling.
↗At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump signaled a thaw with European allies by describing a Greenland-related “framework” deal and withdrawing threatened tariffs. The move eased market jitters and shifted the debate toward Arctic security, alliance unity and sovereignty concerns.
↗The CDC’s latest tally shows hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. so far in 2026, with most tied to outbreaks that began in 2025. State health officials in the Carolinas continue urging MMR vaccination as communities manage exposure sites and attempt to slow transmission.
↗Large demonstrations erupted in Minneapolis after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an immigration crackdown, intensifying disputes between federal authorities and local leaders.
↗A sprawling winter system swept from the South into the Northeast, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and snarling air travel, while federal and state officials warned of dangerous ice, snow and bitter cold through Monday.
↗The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks meet on January 25, 2026, with a trip to Super Bowl 60 at stake, capping a season series that has already produced multiple dramatic finishes.
↗Myanmar carried out a further phase of its multi-part parliamentary election on January 25, 2026, continuing a staged voting process that has drawn international attention and scrutiny amid ongoing instability.
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