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Dozens gathered on February 8 in Minneapolis to remember U.S. citizens Renee Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, killed by ICE agents on January 7 and 24. The demonstration escalated as people stuck sex toys on fences, threw them at vehicles—including a supporter's car—and pelted each other, leading Hennepin County deputies to declare an unlawful assembly and arrest 42 to 54 individuals. Tensions trace back to ICE operations in the sanctuary city, including the brutal arrest of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, who suffered severe head injuries that a judge later ruled unlawful. In response, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered body cameras for Minneapolis ICE and CBP officers, sparking debate over transparency versus surveillance fears.

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Protesters marked a grim anniversary by hurling dildos at cars and agents, turning a memorial into chaos outside a federal building.

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In the 34-second video, the tourists question the steep price while a burly man, possibly security, steps in with warnings of local backup, gesturing animatedly as subtitles flash threats like 'You are 4-5 persons. You are not equal.' Debate rages online: some call out the vendor's mob-style intimidation as damaging to Turkey's tourism amid inflation woes, while others defend the $7-per-cone rate as standard for gimmicky dondurma in tourist areas. No identities are verified—the group may speak German, the security figure Persian—and no police report has emerged, highlighting ongoing gripes over Istanbul's spectacle-driven ice cream sales and broader visitor scams.

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A group of muscular tourists squares off with an ice cream vendor over a 1,500 lira bill for five cones—about $35 USD—in a busy Istanbul spot.

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At South Africa's Madlanga Commission, IPID investigator Nomsa Masuku described life-threatening attacks she endured while probing the 2022 torture and murder of Emmanuel Mbense by alleged Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers. Despite identifying suspects like suspended Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, delays stemmed from safety fears, not negligence; key witnesses, including Marius van der Merwe, were later killed. Commissioners paused for a compassionate break as Masuku defended her team's courage, highlighting the dangers of investigating law enforcement crimes in a system rife with interference.

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Nomsa Masuku broke down in tears, recounting gunmen firing at her car with her children inside and her son left wheelchair-bound after protecting her.

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Protests erupted in the sanctuary city against Operation Metro Surge, which led to over 3,000 arrests of undocumented individuals by mid-January. Tensions peaked after federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens—Renee Good on January 7 and VA nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti on January 24—incidents Noem defended as following training while critics called excessive force. Noem responded by mandating body cameras for federal officers in Minneapolis immediately, as demonstrations continue with arrests of protesters and sharp divides in public reactions.

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A crowd in downtown Minneapolis belted out a raw, adapted British soccer chant aimed straight at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, channeling fury over deadly federal immigration raids.

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New £48m signing Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice in 13 first-half minutes, rifling one in from Adam Wharton's pass and heading Jefferson Lerma's cross to put Palace 2-0 up. But winless-in-16 Burnley roared back: Hannibal Mejbri pulled one back in the 40th, Jaidon Anthony equalized four minutes later, and Lerma's own goal in stoppage time gave the Clarets a 3-2 halftime lead—the first such turnaround since 2009. Palace controlled the second half with 60% possession but couldn't score, as Burnley held firm to snag a vital win, climbing out of the drop zone while Palace dropped to 13th.

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Crystal Palace fans dreamed of glory after Jørgen Strand Larsen's brace on home debut. Then Burnley unleashed a wild seven-minute spell to flip the game upside down.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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The pause follows Trump administration actions, including a January 2025 executive order and December 2025 HHS rules proposing to bar Medicare and Medicaid funds for hospitals offering such treatments to minors. Rep. Leigh Finke, Minnesota's first openly transgender lawmaker, sharply criticized the moves at a February 4 press conference, calling them ruthless attacks on trans youth and praising the state's 2023 trans refuge law. The hospital stressed the halt is temporary, continuing mental health support, while at least 40 U.S. hospitals have made similar restrictions.

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Children's Minnesota, the state's top pediatric hospital, announced it will stop puberty blockers and hormones for patients under 18 starting February 27 to avoid federal funding cuts.

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