President Donald Trump on Thursday declared a national emergency via an executive order over Cuba, accusing the communist regime of aligning with hostile foreign powers and terrorist groups while moving to punish countries that supply the island nation with oil.
Thursday’s executive order states that the policies and actions of the Cuban government constitute “an unusual and extraordinary threat, which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
To address that threat, Trump ordered the creation of a tariff mechanism that allows the U.S. to impose additional duties on imports from foreign countries that “directly or indirectly sell or otherwise provide any oil to Cuba,” according to the order.
The White House said the move marks a significant escalation in U.S. pressure on the Cuban government, aimed at protecting American national security and foreign policy interests.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order, Thursday, directing tariffs against nations which provide the Cuban regime with oil.(Al Drago/Reuters)
In the order, Trump said Cuba aligns itself with and provides support for “numerous hostile countries, transnational terrorist groups, and malign actors adverse to the United States,” naming Russia, China, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah.
The administration said Cuba hosts Russia’s largest overseas signals intelligence facility, which the order states attempts to steal sensitive U.S. national security information. The order also says Cuba continues to deepen intelligence and defense cooperation with China.
According to the order, Cuba “welcomes transnational terrorist groups, such as Hezbollah and Hamas.”
Trump also cited the Cuban government’s human rights record, accusing the regime of persecuting and torturing political opponents, denying free speech and press freedoms, and retaliating against families of political prisoners who protest peacefully.
“The United States has zero tolerance for the depredations of the communist Cuban regime,” Trump said in the order, adding that the administration will act to hold the regime accountable while supporting the Cuban people’s aspirations for a free and democratic society.
Trump also cited the Cuban government’s human rights record and alleged retaliation against families of political prisoners who protest peacefully.(Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images)
Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries. The State Department, working with Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative, will decide whether and how steep the new tariffs should be if so.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is tasked with monitoring the national emergency and reporting to Congress, while the Commerce Department will continue tracking which countries are supplying oil to Cuba.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, left, meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, June 12, 2024, in Moscow.(AP Photo, File)
In a fact sheet, the White House said the order is designed to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Cuban regime’s “malign actions and policies,” and described the move as part of Trump’s broader effort to confront regimes that threaten American interests.
The administration said the action builds on Trump’s first-term Cuba policy, which reversed Obama-era engagement and reinstated tougher measures against the communist government.
Paul Dano finally responds to Quentin Tarantino’s criticism
Paul Dano finally broke his silence after Quentin Tarantino publicly tore into his performance in There Will Be Blood, and his calm, measured response ended up speaking louder than any clapback.
Instead of escalating the controversy, Dano let the reaction from the film world do the talking, a move that many saw as quietly dismantling Tarantino’s criticism.
The moment came ahead of a 20th anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine at the Sundance Film Festival, where Dano was asked about Tarantino’s remarks.
Before he could even respond, his co-star Toni Collette jumped in forcefully, shutting the question down and making it clear she had no interest in entertaining the criticism.
Dano himself chose a different route, explaining that he never felt the need to respond publicly when support flooded in on his behalf.
“That was really nice,” Dano told Variety. “I was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to.”
Tarantino sparked backlash nearly two months earlier while appearing on Brett Easton Ellis’ podcast, where he discussed his list of the best films of the 21st century.
Although he said There Will Be Blood would have ranked first or second for him, he claimed Dano’s performance pushed it down his list. His comments quickly went viral for their bluntness.
“Obviously, it’s supposed to be a two-hander. But it’s also drastically obvious that it’s not a two-hander,” Tarantino said.
“[Dano] is weak sauce, man. He is the weak sister. [Daniel] is eating him [alive]. Austin Butler would have been wonderful in that role. He’s just such a weak, weak, uninteresting guy. Daniel Day-Lewis shows that he doesn’t need a strong foil. The movie needs it. He doesn’t need anything. It’s supposed to be a two-hander and it’s not! … you put him with the the weakest f–king actor in SAG? The limpest d–k in the world?”
The remarks stunned many in the industry, particularly given Dano’s long list of acclaimed performances and award nominations.
Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who worked with Dano on Little Miss Sunshine, also pushed back against Tarantino’s take. Dayton called the comments an embarrassment and suggested Tarantino may have been unsettled by Dano’s raw approach.
Faris pointed to the overwhelming support Dano received, noting how quickly people came forward to defend him and emphasise how respected he is.
The backlash ultimately worked in Dano’s favour.
Fans and fellow actors rallied around him, including George Clooney, who publicly said he would be honoured to work with Dano and others Tarantino criticised.
As the Little Miss Sunshine anniversary screening takes place in Park City, the focus has largely shifted away from the insult itself and toward Dano’s body of work, and his quiet, nonchalant response that let the industry deliver the final word for him.
A private voice memo Blake Lively sent to Justin Baldoni during the production of It Ends With Us has surfaced amid their escalating legal war.
The audio sent in February 2023 expressed concerns about the filming schedule, according to newly unsealed court documents in the pair’s ongoing legal battle.
“I hope you’re so well,” Lively began in the message, per People who obtained the paperwork on Thursday. “I just wanted to connect to put something on your radar.”
The actress said she hesitated to raise the issue but was encouraged by her husband, Ryan Reynolds, to speak openly with Baldoni, citing the trust between them. “You guys have such a great trust. Fill him in,” Reynolds allegedly told her.
Speaking “as a friend more than anything,” Lively described feeling overwhelmed about filming It Ends With Us back-to-back with Proxy shortly after welcoming her son, Olin.
For those unversed, Lively and Baldoni both worked on Proxy in 2023. Lively starred in the film, and Baldoni was involved as a co-star and producer.
The actress filmed Proxy from March to May 2023, then moved directly into It Ends With Us production, which was later delayed by the writers’ strike.
She noted that the compressed schedule, lack of sleep, and difficulty finding a baby nurse had added to her stress.
“Shooting in April, shooting in March is just too soon after having a baby and not sleeping and wanting to be in my best shape,” Lively said. She also shared concerns about being separated from Reynolds for an extended period.
“Ryan and I have also been really stressed about spending a month apart. … The most we’ve ever done is less than two weeks.”
Lively acknowledged that the situation was “so not [Baldoni’s] problem” and clarified she was not asking for changes, but checking if a small adjustment could be possible in a way that also aligns with the production’s needs.
“I know our schedule is our schedule, I’m not trying to move anything. But if by chance you’re like, ‘Oh my God, if I could go two weeks earlier, that would actually be great,’ then amazing. If it is what it is, then it is what it is.”
She concluded the voice memo, which she requested Baldoni “keep between” them, by saying, “So nice talking to you. [Well], not talking to you. This is so sad. This is my social interaction these days … just talking into voice memos.”
Rumours of tension between the co-stars surfaced in August 2024 when It Ends With Us was released, fueled by their lack of interaction during the promotion.
In December 2024, Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment, which he denied. Baldoni countersued in January 2025, but that case was later dismissed. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 18, 2026.
President Donald Trump and his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Thursday they believe Hamas will disarm under a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan as it enters its second phase.
But as regional analysts warned the terror group has no intention of disarming and could ultimately block Trump’s Gaza plan, Hamas officials also pushed back on Trump’s claim.
Speaking during his 10th Cabinet meeting of his second term, Trump appeared confident the Palestinian Islamist militant group would throw down their weapons.
“And now we want to get Hamas, no guns, right? To disarm,” Trump said before adding, “A lot of people said they’ll never disarm. It looks like they’re gonna disarm.”
Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, attend a luncheon hosted by the president for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on Dec. 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Fla.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Witkoff echoed Trump’s assessment and told the president the process was already underway.
“We’ve got the terrorists out of there, and they’re going to demilitarize. They will, because they have no choice,” Witkoff said. “They’re going to give it up. They’re going to give up the AK-47s.”
Regional analysts warned the terror group has no intention of disarming and could even block Trump’s Gaza plan altogether.
National security analyst Kobi Michael said Hamas “doesn’t intend to disarm itself and never intended to.”
“Hamas will do all the possible and creative maneuvers and manipulations in order to keep its power and influence in the Gaza Strip,” Prof. Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies and the Misgav Institute, told Fox News Digital.
He added that “they don’t really talk to each other and do not really understand each other,” suggesting gaps between the two sides.
Terrorists in the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah celebrate the ceasefire on Jan. 19, 2025. (TPS-IL)
“The Israel Defense Forces are the only entity that can disarm Hamas,” Michael said, noting that “no one besides Turkey is willing to send its troops to the International Stabilization Force in order to fight Hamas,” referring to the planned force authorized by the United Nations to oversee security and demilitarization in Gaza.
Senior Hamas officials flatly contradicted the White House narrative Thursday, according to The Times of Israel.
Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk said the group “never agreed to disarm; no one’s raised it with us directly,” stressing that Hamas remains firmly in control in Gaza.
The outlet also reported that Abu Marzouk indicated Hamas retains a de facto veto over appointments to a newly formed technocratic committee meant to govern the Strip.
The committee, announced as part of Phase Two of Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, is intended to oversee Gaza’s civilian affairs and manage reconstruction once the ceasefire stabilizes.
Witkoff said, “We are in the second phase now… we’ve stood up, for the first time, Mr. President, on your behalf, a technocratic, all-Arab government.”
The body is expected to provide basic services to Gaza’s more than 2 million residents, even as the United Nations estimates reconstruction costs will exceed $50 billion.
But Michael warned the new structure is vulnerable to Hamas manipulation, with the group likely to exploit any new setup.
“They will use the existing bureaucracy that will be operated by the technocrats to control and influence the way this government will actually operate — the Hezbollah model,” he said.
He added that Hamas has already “demanded more time, Israeli troop withdrawals and immediate reconstruction while quietly preserving its military capabilities.”
“Trump may conclude that nobody can disarm Hamas but the Israel Defense Forces,” Michael said. “Then it will become clear that Hamas is the ultimate spoiler and is a major obstacle in Trump’s Gaza plan.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
Emma Bussey is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox, she worked at The Telegraph with the U.S. overnight team, across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport and culture.
NASA’s Juno scan reveals what lies below frozen surface of Jupiter’s moon (AI-generated)
New measurements from NASA’s Juno spacecraft have offered a clearer picture of what lies beneath the frozen surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa. During a close flyby in 2022, Juno gathered microwave data that allowed scientists to probe the moon’s icy crust to depths never measured before. The analysis suggests the ice shell in the observed region is roughly 29 kilometres thick. For years, estimates ranged widely, from just a few kilometres to several tens of kilometres, with little agreement. This new work narrows that uncertainty. Europa has long drawn attention because evidence points to a salty ocean beneath its ice. Understanding the structure above the ocean matters. Ice thickness shapes how heat moves, how cracks form, and how material might travel between the surface and the sea. The findings were published in Nature Astronomy.
NASA finally gets a clearer view beneath Jupiter’s moon’s icy shell
Europa is slightly smaller than Earth’s Moon, yet it has occupied planetary science for more than forty years. Early hints from the Galileo spacecraft suggested a conductive ocean hidden below the surface. Images showed fractured terrain, ridges, and regions where the ice looks disrupted. These features fuelled ideas about cracks and movement within the shell. But without knowing how thick the ice was, those ideas remained hard to test. Thin ice implies easy exchange. Thick ice suggests a quieter, more insulated world.
Juno used an instrument built for Jupiter
The breakthrough came from an instrument not designed with Europa in mind. Juno’s microwave radiometer was built to study Jupiter’s deep atmosphere. It measures thermal emissions at different frequencies, each probing a different depth. During the Europa flyby, the instrument captured signals from a few metres below the surface down to several kilometres. By comparing how brightness changed with frequency, scientists could infer temperature changes and reflections within the ice.
Ice appears thick but not uniform inside
The data fit best with a conductive ice shell around 29 kilometres thick, with an uncertainty of about 10 kilometres. That thickness applies to the region Juno observed, not necessarily the entire moon. The measurements also point to small-scale structures inside the ice. Cracks, pores, or other discontinuities appear to extend a few hundred metres below the surface. These features are small, likely centimetres in size, and do not penetrate deep enough to reach the ocean.
Cracks exist but may not carry nutrients far
For years, surface fractures raised hopes that material from the surface could reach the ocean below. Oxygen and other compounds might feed potential life. The new results temper that idea. While shallow scatterers are present, they seem limited in depth and volume. On their own, they are unlikely to act as long-lasting pathways between surface and sea. That does not rule out deeper fractures elsewhere, but it narrows what can be inferred from surface patterns alone.
Salty ice slightly changes the picture
The model assumes mostly pure water ice, but Europa’s ice is probably salty. When salinity is included, the estimated thickness drops by around five kilometres. That shift sits within the uncertainty range. It suggests that while chemistry matters, it does not overturn the broader conclusion. The shell remains thick enough to insulate the ocean, even if its upper layers are more complex than once thought.
The importance of ruling things out
One of the quiet strengths of the study is what it excludes. Very thin ice shells, once proposed to explain surface chaos, are harder to support with these measurements. At the same time, extremely thick shells with little internal structure also struggle to match the data. The result sits between extremes. It does not simplify Europa. It constrains it.
What this means for future missions
NASA’s upcoming Europa Clipper mission will focus directly on habitability. Knowing the likely thickness of the ice helps shape expectations. Instruments can be tuned. Models can be refined. The Juno flyby covered only part of the moon, but it provides a firm reference point. Europa remains layered, fractured, and cold. Its ocean is still hidden. The ice above it, now measured more carefully, looks less mysterious than before, but no less important.
An 18-year-old’s long-standing snoring and nasal congestion were brushed off as allergies, until the doctor revealed a nasal condition hiding behind everyday symptoms.
Snoring and a runny nose led an 18-year-old to years of treatment before a diagnosis of nasal polyps. (Image-AI)
What began as harmless snoring and a persistently runny nose slowly revealed a hidden condition, showing how easily everyday symptoms masked a medical issue for years.
When Snoring Is Mistaken For Normal
Snoring is rarely treated as a warning sign; it is joked about in many households and dismissed when paired with a runny or blocked nose. For many, these symptoms are blamed on pollution, allergies, stress or changing seasons. Over time, these minor adjustments become a way of life.
What often goes unnoticed in the process is compensating for an obstruction which is not temporary at all. Nasal polyps often grow in this silence, masked by symptoms so common that they fail to raise alarm, until breathing, sleep, and quality of life are negatively affected.
For Aarushi (name changed for anonymity), an 18-year-old CBSE school student, snoring never appeared to be a medical problem. For years, she experienced a blocked, stuffy, and frequently runny nose, symptoms that blended so well into everyday life.
“I don’t remember a time when my nose felt completely clear,” she said. “It was always blocked or running, so it felt normal to live with it.”
Before proper diagnosis, she also explored alternative treatments. “I was on medication for quite some time for my runny nose,” she said. “I had Ayurvedic medicines and homoeopathic treatment too.”
Years Of Adaptation
Chronic nasal discomfort has a way of shaping expectations. When breathing through the nose becomes difficult over long periods, many individuals unconsciously adapt by breathing through the mouth, sleeping poorly, or accepting frequent fatigue as normal.
Over time, it becomes difficult to distinguish between discomfort and baseline health.
Aarushi believed snoring was simply an accompanying symptom. “I thought snoring was normal, which came as a complementary symptom with my runny nose,” she explained.
“For the longest time, I believed it was something many people experience. It didn’t seem serious enough to think there could be an underlying condition.”
This assumption is common. Nasal polyps often develop gradually and painlessly, making them easy to overlook until they significantly obstruct airflow.
Managing Symptoms, Not Causes
Like many individuals with chronic nasal issues, Aarushi’s treatment focused on managing flare-ups rather than identifying the cause. She relied on repeated courses of medication, assuming temporary relief was the expected outcome.
“I kept taking medicines whenever it got worse,” she explained. “The relief was temporary, but I assumed that’s how it was supposed to be.”
Why Nasal Polyps Are Easy To Miss
Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths that develop in the lining of the nose or sinuses. They arise from chronically inflamed mucosal tissue and usually form on both sides of the nasal cavity. Small polyps may cause no noticeable symptoms, while larger ones can obstruct airflow.
In appearance, small polyps are teardrop-shaped. As they grow, they resemble peeled grapes and may appear pink, yellow, or grey. Their painless nature often leads to delayed suspicion. Aarushi acknowledged this; “There was no sharp discomfort, so I didn’t think something could be growing inside my nose,” she said.
Snoring As A Clue?
As nasal polyps enlarge, they narrow the nasal passages, making airflow restricted. This obstruction becomes more pronounced during sleep, when throat muscles relax, leading to snoring and fragmented sleep. In some cases, polyps can contribute to sleep apnea or other sleep-related breathing disorders.
Over time, Aarushi began noticing the effects on her daily life. “I would wake up feeling tired even after sleeping for hours,” she said. “But I never connected that to my breathing problems.”
What Studies Say
According to a study published by the National Institute of Health (NIH) in May 2025, nasal polyps are benign, inflammatory outgrowths of the sinonasal mucosa that significantly impair quality of life. The study notes that these lesions are most often associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal and sinus inflammation lasting longer than 12 weeks.
The NIH research explains that nasal polyps are multifactorial in origin, and identified risk factors include asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinus infections, hypersensitivity to certain NSAIDs, and genetic predisposition.
The study emphasises that careful history-taking and physical examination are essential in distinguishing nasal polyps from other nasal masses.
Diagnosis Of Nasal Polyps
Diagnosis for polyps is typically supported by nasal endoscopy and imaging, most commonly CT scans to assess the situation. For Aarushi, the diagnosis was unexpected. “When the doctor explained it was a nasal polyp, I was shocked,” she said. “I had never heard of it as something that could cause snoring.”
Her age also played a role in delayed awareness. “I didn’t think something like this could happen at my age; health issues were not really on my mind.”
In hindsight, Aarushi feels the signs were always present. “If I had known snoring and constant congestion weren’t normal, I would have asked more questions earlier,” she said.
Her experience reflects a broader pattern in healthcare, where persistent but familiar symptoms are normalised until they significantly disrupt daily life. Medical professionals advise seeking evaluation when nasal symptoms last more than 10 days, recur frequently, or are accompanied by snoring, facial pressure, or loss of smell.
What appears ordinary can sometimes conceal a complex condition. Nasal polyps highlight how quietly chronic inflammation can reshape everyday life, and how recognising subtle signs early can prevent years of discomfort and delayed care.
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Snoring is rarely treated as a warning sign; it is joked about in many households and dismissed when paired with a runny or blocked nose. For many, these symptoms are blamed on pollution, allergies, stress or changing seasons. Over time, these minor adjustments become a way of life.
What often goes unnoticed in the process is compensating for an obstruction which is not temporary at all. Nasal polyps often grow in this silence, masked by symptoms so common that they fail to raise alarm, until breathing, sleep, and quality of life are negatively affected.
For Aarushi (name changed for anonymity), an 18-year-old CBSE school student, snoring never appeared to be a medical problem. For years, she experienced a blocked, stuffy, and frequently runny nose, symptoms that blended so well into everyday life.
“I don’t remember a time when my nose felt completely clear,” she said. “It was always blocked or running, so it felt normal to live with it.”
Before proper diagnosis, she also explored alternative treatments. “I was on medication for quite some time for my runny nose,” she said. “I had Ayurvedic medicines and homoeopathic treatment too.”
Years Of Adaptation
Chronic nasal discomfort has a way of shaping expectations. When breathing through the nose becomes difficult over long periods, many individuals unconsciously adapt by breathing through the mouth, sleeping poorly, or accepting frequent fatigue as normal.
Over time, it becomes difficult to distinguish between discomfort and baseline health. Aarushi believed snoring was simply an accompanying symptom. “I thought snoring was normal, which came as a complementary symptom with my runny nose,” she explained.
“For the longest time, I believed it was something many people experience. It didn’t seem serious enough to think there could be an underlying condition.” This assumption is common. Nasal polyps often develop gradually and painlessly, making them easy to overlook until they significantly obstruct airflow.
Managing Symptoms, Not Causes
Like many individuals with chronic nasal issues, Aarushi’s treatment focused on managing flare-ups rather than identifying the cause. She relied on repeated courses of medication, assuming temporary relief was the expected outcome.
“I kept taking medicines whenever it got worse,” she explained. “The relief was temporary, but I assumed that’s how it was supposed to be.”
Why Nasal Polyps Are Easy To Miss
Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths that develop in the lining of the nose or sinuses. They arise from chronically inflamed mucosal tissue and usually form on both sides of the nasal cavity. Small polyps may cause no noticeable symptoms, while larger ones can obstruct airflow.
In appearance, small polyps are teardrop-shaped. As they grow, they resemble peeled grapes and may appear pink, yellow, or grey. Their painless nature often leads to delayed suspicion. Aarushi acknowledged this; “There was no sharp discomfort, so I didn’t think something could be growing inside my nose,” she said.
Snoring As A Clue?
As nasal polyps enlarge, they narrow the nasal passages, making airflow restricted. This obstruction becomes more pronounced during sleep, when throat muscles relax, leading to snoring and fragmented sleep. In some cases, polyps can contribute to sleep apnea or other sleep-related breathing disorders.
Over time, Aarushi began noticing the effects on her daily life. “I would wake up feeling tired even after sleeping for hours,” she said. “But I never connected that to my breathing problems.”
What Studies Say
According to a study published by the National Institute of Health (NIH) in May 2025, nasal polyps are benign, inflammatory outgrowths of the sinonasal mucosa that significantly impair quality of life. The study notes that these lesions are most often associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal and sinus inflammation lasting longer than 12 weeks.
The NIH research explains that nasal polyps are multifactorial in origin, and identified risk factors include asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinus infections, hypersensitivity to certain NSAIDs, and genetic predisposition.
The study emphasises that careful history-taking and physical examination are essential in distinguishing nasal polyps from other nasal masses.
Diagnosis Of Nasal Polyps
Diagnosis for polyps is typically supported by nasal endoscopy and imaging, most commonly CT scans to assess the situation. For Aarushi, the diagnosis was unexpected. “When the doctor explained it was a nasal polyp, I was shocked,” she said. “I had never heard of it as something that could cause snoring.”
Her age also played a role in delayed awareness. “I didn’t think something like this could happen at my age; health issues were not really on my mind.”
In hindsight, Aarushi feels the signs were always present. “If I had known snoring and constant congestion weren’t normal, I would have asked more questions earlier,” she said.
Her experience reflects a broader pattern in healthcare, where persistent but familiar symptoms are normalised until they significantly disrupt daily life. Medical professionals advise seeking evaluation when nasal symptoms last more than 10 days, recur frequently, or are accompanied by snoring, facial pressure, or loss of smell.
What appears ordinary can sometimes conceal a complex condition. Nasal polyps highlight how quietly chronic inflammation can reshape everyday life, and how recognising subtle signs early can prevent years of discomfort and delayed care.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to have a presence at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, next month, but the county sheriff made clear he won’t have the agency’s back.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen said Thursday that while authorities are there for the residents and tourists who will be coming into town for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the department will not be working to support ICE agents in any immigration enforcement operations.
Demonstrators protest at Federal Building in response to a second shooting death by I.C.E. and immigration agents in Minnesota on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
“So, I urge our federal partners, if there’s something that you’re planning to do in our community, please, please be transparent and reach out to your local officials so we can work as best we can,” Jonsen said at a news conference.
“It was mentioned we are not going to change our policies or protocols. We will not be working or supporting ICE Immigration Enforcement, but I want you, again, remember, if you see us out there, we’re there to help you and we will be there. Don’t hesitate to contact someone wearing a uniform as these events unfold if they’re walking around trying to engage and make sure you remain safe.”
In the same breath, Jonsen said local law enforcement will be on hand to keep residents safe.
“We are going to be here for you, side-by-side. So, as you’re getting off those trains, you’re getting off those buses, yeah, high probability you’re going to see somebody in uniform. But if they’re not masked, if they’re wearing tan and green or blue and black, trust me, they’re there for your protection. They’re there for your protection.
Footballs with the Super Bowl LX logo are pictured at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
“If they’re masked and they’re trying to hide their identity, then somebody hasn’t communicated with us because we’ve made it very clear to our officers, our workforce is to be open and transparent and engaged in this community for the next few weeks and that is also our goal each and everyday. We’ve spent decades building this community, building that trust. I’ve had conversations with many … over the past year trying to give you as much information as we can about what we know is gonna happen and when it’s gonna happen and if it’s gonna happen but without that communication we can’t.”
Fox News Digital reached out to ICE for comment.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin Yoho told TMZ earlier this week there will be agents conducting enforcement operations.
“DHS is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the Super Bowl is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the World Cup,” she said. “Our mission remains unchanged.”
DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski said back in October that enforcement is a “directive from the president,” and will not be paused for the Super Bowl.
“There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally,” Lewandowski said on “The Benny Show” podcast. “Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else. We will find and deport you. That is a very real situation.”
Federal law enforcement agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.(Jack Califano/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Singer reflects on how high concert charges and elite private events limit public access to live music
Veteran Pakistani singer and politician Jawad Ahmed has weighed in on the growing commercialisation of the country’s music industry, questioning what he sees as increasing greed among artists and a widening disconnect from the public.
Jawad, a prominent pop figure of the 1990s known for hit songs such as Mehndi, Yeh Dil Walay and Dosti, made the remarks during a recent podcast appearance on RNN News hosted by Naeem Hanif, where the conversation centred on live performances, artist fees and the changing priorities of the music scene.
During the discussion, Hanif drew attention to the costs of concerts, citing examples of leading singers’ performance charges. According to him, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan reportedly charges PKR 1.5 crore for a show in Lahore and PKR 3 crore for international performances, while he claimed Atif Aslam charges PKR 3 crore for concerts in Lahore and around $200,000 for shows abroad.
Responding to this, Ahmad contrasted the current industry model with his own career trajectory, explaining that he stepped away from music after entering politics and no longer earns through his art. “I have left this work; I have sacrificed this work because of my political career, but I don’t earn through music. I have no greed, but I don’t know why artists become greedy,” he said.
Ahmad went on to explain, “Music is a public-facing industry that relies on accessibility and being connected to all kinds of fans. It’s a market where you have to be available for everyone.” “We were hit artists; we have sold record-breaking cassettes, even Indians used to be shocked at our record sales.”
“But we still used to sing in the villages for free because we wanted to be guided by purpose,” he said. “I only demanded the event organisers produce lesson-oriented songs.”
He urged contemporary artists do the same, reassessing their pricing and prioritise the fans who contributed to their success. “If they want me to perform free, I would like them to say to reduce their charges and make them available for the fans who made them stars,” he said.
Jawad also criticised what he described as the narrow focus of today’s music industry, arguing that it largely caters to wealthy audiences. “It seems sometimes today’a industry only caters to the elite. Their market is expensive weddings and the corporate sector, which is inherently based on maximizing profit. Where is the accessibility? ” he finished.
Speculation around Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham’s finances has resurfaced following the aspiring chef’s public comments about his estrangement from parents David and Victoria Beckham.
Journalist Marina Hyde claimed earlier this month that Nicola receives a reported $1 million monthly allowance from her billionaire father, Nelson Peltz.
During an episode of The Rest Is Entertainment, Hyde suggested that while the Beckhams financially support Brooklyn, they expect him to become independent.
However, the claim was swiftly denied. A source told HELLO! that the allowance story was “100% false” and a fabricated rumour with no factual basis.
Regardless, the couple regularly shares glimpses of their high-end lifestyle on social media, including their globe-trotting vacations to fine dining and a multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills home.
Recent posts showed a private gourmet dinner in California, complete with bottles of Château d’Yquem reportedly valued at up to $147,000. They are also frequent patrons of upscale restaurants, including Nobu, Hayato, Osteria Mozza, and Le Bilboquet.
The pair also owns a $16 million Beverly Hills mansion featuring four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a home cinema, spa, sauna, steam room, and a private gym.
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Brooklyn recently addressed tensions with his parents on Instagram, alleging long-standing control and disrespect toward Nicola, dating back to before their 2022 wedding. David and Victoria Beckham have not publicly responded to the claims.
Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are State Bank of India (SBI), and Jayaswal Neco Industries. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYIndian benchmark indices witnessed a rebound during current week, with the Nifty extending its gains reflecting sustained bullish momentum in domestic markets. Sentiment remained positive, supported by optimism around the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to improve trade prospects and support medium-term economic growth.In the global market the US Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% in a 10–2 vote, noting stabilizing labor conditions, modest job growth, and elevated uncertainty, while upgrading its growth outlook to solid expansion.Volatility is expected to remain high in the coming seasons due to the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, and volatile global cues.The index has bounced over 500 points in the last three sessions from the key support zone of 24,800–25,000, which aligns with the lower end of the seven-month rising channel and the 52-week EMA.Overall, the index is likely to consolidate in the range of 25,000–25,550 range, with stock-specific moves dominating. A move above 25,550 will open further upside towards 25,700-25,800 levels in the coming sessions. On the downside immediate support is placed at 25,150 levels while key support is placed around 25,000-24,900 levels.BANK NIFTYBank Nifty extended its outperformance, displaying clear relative strength. It is currently placed around 60,000 levels. Volatility is likely to stay elevated in the coming sessions due to the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, and uncertain global cuesIndex in the short term is likely to consolidate in the range of 60,400-58,500, only a move above the recent high of 60,400 will open further upside towards 61,500 levels. Key support as mentioned in earlier edition is placed at 58,000-57,500 levels being the confluence of the 100 days EMA and the major breakout area.
Stock Recommendations:
State Bank of IndiaBuy in the range of ₹ 1030-1070
Target
Return
Time Period
₹ 1150
11%
12 Months
The stock has generated a breakout above a bullish rounding formation thus offers fresh entry opportunity.We expect the stock to maintain positive bias and head towards 1150 levels in the coming quarters being the measuring implication of the rounding formation.The weekly MACD in uptrend sustaining above its nine periods average thus validates positive bias.Jayaswal Neco IndustriesBuy in the range of 72-75
Target
Return
Time Period
₹ 86
15%
6 Months
Jayaswal Neco has corrected from its recent high of 94 and is currently trading near its medium – term trendline support, which also aligns with the 100 – day EMA. Historically, the stock has found support near the 100 – day EMA and staged rebounds from these levels, indicating strong buying interest and conviction.Immediate support is placed in the 68 –70 zone, which coincides with the key trendline support area.On the upside, the stock is expected to move towards the unfilled gap zone in the range of 80 and 86, which is likely to act as a resistance area. This zone also aligns with the 61.8% retracement of the previous swing, adding to its technical significance.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
