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Minnesota Church Protest Sparks Federal Arrests In a controversial move, federal agents have arrested three individuals in Minnesota who participated in a demonstration against a pastor with alleged ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protesters, including noted civil rights activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, as well as army veteran William Kelly, were detained for interrupting a church service.The protestors allege the pastor's leadership role with ICE contradicts Christian values, sparking a legal battle involving federal laws against obstructing houses of worship. The U.S. attorney general defended the arrests, citing potential violations of religious freedoms, while critics argue it's an overreach of power.This incident has also brought into question the role of journalists like former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who livestreamed the event. As legal proceedings unfold, the debate over free speech, public demonstration, and religious rights continues to escalate.

Russian Strikes Devastate Southeastern Ukraine In a significant escalation of conflict, Russian forces executed targeted strikes on parts of southeastern Ukraine, leaving a trail of destruction and terror in their wake. At least one person was killed and more than 20 others sustained injuries, according to local reports.The governor of the Zaporizhzhia region detailed the grim aftermath on Telegram, stating that four missile strikes in Komyshuvakha resulted in one fatality and injuries to ten individuals. Homes were left in ruins as residents grappled with the sudden chaos and loss.Simultaneously, the city of Kryvyi Rih, hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, suffered a combined drone and missile assault. Thirteen individuals, among them four children, were injured as vital infrastructure and residential areas bore the brunt of the attacks. The city's military head noted the critical condition of six victims who remain hospitalized.

Tensions Rise in Uganda as Key Ally of Bobi Wine Detained Amid Election Controversy Muwanga Kivumbi, a pivotal figure in Uganda's opposition, was detained by police on Thursday amid accusations of inciting violence during last week's election. Kivumbi, a deputy president in Bobi Wine's National Unity Platform, faces potential criminal charges, according to police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke.The violence allegedly erupted in Kivumbi's constituency, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, reportedly at the hands of unidentified security personnel. In response, Bobi Wine, whose birth name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, declared his clandestine status following President Yoweri Museveni's controversial re-election. Official results gave Museveni 71.6% of the vote, which Wine rejected as fraudulent.The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed concern over the situation, urging restraint and adherence to human rights obligations. The election, marred by an internet shutdown and logistical failures, casts doubt on Uganda's democratic process as tensions between the ruling party and opposition intensify.

Defiance and Futurum Launch Retail Kings ETF Targeting Self-Directed Investors Defiance ETFs and Futurum Equities have introduced the Deification Retail Kings ETF, a fund tailored for self-directed retail investors eager to explore high-growth and high-momentum stocks. The ETF will manage a portfolio of 30 to 50 stocks, steering clear of volatile meme stocks, and focusing on dependable companies.Among the initial holdings are technology firms like Micron and Palantir Technologies, alongside emerging players such as Oklo, noted for its innovative nuclear reactors. This strategic choice aims to captivate a new generation of investors attuned to long-term growth and technological advancement.The emergence and influence of retail investors are evident, as highlighted by recent market behaviors. According to JPMorgan Chase analysts, retail investors significantly boosted their stock market participation, injecting $12.9 billion into U.S. stocks in just one week, underlining their growing role and interest in the market dynamics.

President Donald Trump has erased the gains he made with voters during the 2024 election, according to The New York Times.