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By Alexandra Banner, NCS
Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has put the island on the prime of President Donald Trump’s want record. With opposition rising, he’s escalating his rhetoric and is now threatening to take the territory “the hard way.”
Here’s what else you want to know to stand up to velocity and on along with your day.
1️⃣ Iran protests
More than 500 folks have been killed as Iran enters a 3rd week of nationwide anti-government protests. A communications blackout imposed by authorities has now lasted over three days, and demonstrations have unfold past Iran’s borders. In Los Angeles, an individual was detained after driving a U-Haul truck by way of a crowd of anti-Iranian regime protesters, hanging a person who was handled on the scene for minor accidents. Meanwhile, President Trump mentioned Iran “called to negotiate,” as his administration considers potential military options for intervention. Iranian officers warned that American army and industrial bases could be focused in retaliation if the US intervenes.
2️⃣ Minnesota ICE capturing
Hundreds of extra Border Patrol officers are headed to Minneapolis as tensions flare following an ICE‑concerned capturing final week that left a 37-year-old mom useless. Videos of the capturing are nonetheless rising, and Minnesota officers are disputing the federal account of the incident whereas calling for better transparency. More than 1,000 demonstrations have been deliberate throughout the US over the weekend in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Saturday’s protest within the Twin Cities drew a crowd of hundreds to the road the place the capturing befell.
3️⃣ Venezuela
President Trump on Sunday signaled a willingness to meet with Venezuela’s newly sworn-in president after the seize of ousted chief Nicolás Maduro. Trump can be set to meet this week with Venezuelan opposition chief and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, although he has expressed doubts about her skill to lead a post-Maduro authorities. This comes because the Senate is anticipated to vote within the coming days on a measure to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela after he ordered the Maduro operation with out congressional approval.
4️⃣ Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards befell Sunday, celebrating among the biggest hits in film and TV from the previous 12 months. Paul Thomas Anderson’s darkish comedy “One Battle After Another” had an enormous evening, successful 4 trophies — together with Best Musical or Comedy, plus directing and screenplay honors — whereas Teyana Taylor took dwelling Best Supporting Actress for the movie in a tearful speech. On the TV facet, Netflix’s restricted sequence “Adolescence” swept its classes, and medical drama “The Pitt” received Best Drama Series. The Globes additionally added a Best Podcast of the Year class, with Amy Poehler’s movie star interview present, “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” securing the inaugural win.
5️⃣ Federal Reserve
Federal prosecutors have opened a prison investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his June testimony to Congress relating to the central financial institution’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation in Washington, DC. Powell responded in a video on Sunday, calling the probe a direct results of his ongoing disputes with the Trump administration over interest rates. “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President,” Powell mentioned. The investigation highlights the strain between the Fed and the White House as Trump continues to problem the central financial institution’s political independence.
Breakfast browse
Representation issues
Autism advocates are celebrating the discharge of the first-ever Barbie on the spectrum. The new doll joins Mattel’s Fashionistas line, that includes Barbies with various pores and skin tones, hair textures, physique sorts and well being circumstances
NFL playoffs
The 49ers, Bills and Patriots are all shifting on after a (*5*).
High schooler goals for Supreme Court upset in transgender sports activities case
The Supreme Court is ready to debate two appeals this week coping with state bans on trans girls playing on women’s teams.
Japan dives into New Year with prayers and an icy plunge
Dozens of worshipers plunged into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday, honoring a centuries-old New Year ritual for purification and good well being.
The artwork of omission
The Smithsonian has taken down details about President Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibition on the National Portrait Gallery.
Weather
🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you may anticipate.
And lastly…
▶️ iPhone’s monumental impression 19 years after debut
The iPhone was as soon as a pocket brick … now it’s a pocket genius. NCS’s Kasie Hunt seems on the impression of the iPhone 19 years after its debut.
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Today’s version of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by NCS’s Andrew Torgan.