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British woman shot dead by father after argument with Donald Trump says ex-boyfriend: 'I remember running...'

A British woman was shot dead by her father at their home in Texas following a dispute with Donald Trump and US politics, a UK investigation has heard.A British court has opened an inquest into the death of 23-year-old Lucy Harrison, who was traveling to the United States with her boyfriend to visit her father when the shooting occurred.Lucy Harrison traveled to Texas from Warrington, Cheshire, with her partner Sam Littler, to live with her father Kris Harrison and his family at their home in Prosper, near Dallas. The shooting took place on January 10, 2025, just hours before the couple returned to the UK.Giving evidence, the boyfriend told the court Lucy and her father often clashed, particularly over his possession of firearms. On the morning of the incident, as the couple prepared to head to the airport, a “big” argument broke out between father and daughter over Donald Trump, who was about to be inaugurated for the second time as President of the United States.“Chris and Lucy ended up getting into a heated argument, causing Lucy to run upstairs and become upset,” Littler said. He told the court that during the argument Lucy asked her father how he would feel if she was sexually assaulted. According to the evidence, Harrison replied that he had two other daughters and that it “wouldn’t upset him that much”.Littler said that about half an hour later, Harrison took his daughter’s hand and led her into a first-floor bedroom. About 15 seconds later, he heard a loud bang and then Harrison yelled for his wife, Heather. Lucy was lying on the floor near the bathroom door when Littler entered the room.Lucy died from a gunshot wound to the chest. She was a fashion buyer for Boohoo and her mother, Jane Coates, described her as a “real force in life” who cared deeply about social issues and enjoyed debate.The court heard Harrison had previously received treatment for alcohol addiction. He did not attend the trial and his legal representatives said the proceedings were more like a criminal investigation than a fact-finding hearing.Prosper police are investigating the death as a possible manslaughter. However, a Collin County grand jury declined to indict Chris Harrison, and the United States did not file any criminal charges.

Shift officials at home: EC to poll states India News

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Shift officials at home: EC to poll states India News

Shift officials at home: EC to poll states

New Delhi: Routine restrictions on postings and transfers ordered ahead of assembly polls in four states and one union territory, election committee Their chief secretaries were asked on Tuesday to transfer all poll-related officers posted in their districts or complete three out of four years in their districts on or before May 31 if pondicherrydeadline is June 30).Further, the EC said the District Returning Officer, Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officer or an officer of the rank of Police Inspector/Sub-Inspector and above shall not continue or be posted in the same constituency or area where the last Assembly polls or any subsequent by-elections took place.Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will hold assembly polls in April-May.The EC made it clear that transfer orders of officials working on SIR can be issued and executed only after the final release of the electoral roll in consultation with the Chief Electoral Officer.In a letter to the chief secretary, the Election Commission said officials against whom disciplinary action has been recommended, officials accused of any poll-related lapses and officials against whom criminal cases related to official functions are pending, will not be assigned any election-related duties. The EC allows cases of inability to comply with its instructions to be referred to the EC through the Chief Executive Officer to seek exemption.The transfer policy also applies to officials of the excise department.

Trump administration plans to suspend funding to some Democratic-led states

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Trump administration plans to suspend funding to some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to withhold some public health and transportation funding from some Democratic-led states.

The governors' offices in all four states said Tuesday they had not received any information from the Trump administration about the plan. (File photo/Reuters)
The governors’ offices in all four states said Tuesday they had not received any information from the Trump administration about the plan. (File photo/Reuters)

Full details have yet to be released, including whether there are any steps states can take to avoid losing funding. The federal government has expressed concerns about fraud and mismanagement of taxpayer funds but has offered no evidence beyond the rhetoric of Trump and others in his administration.

It’s an approach that has become familiar to governments, this time focusing on common targets: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

So far, courts have temporarily blocked other similar efforts by this administration to limit funding.

Latest efforts target some public health and transportation funds

As the New York Post first reported last week, an official at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget confirmed to The Associated Press that the office is notifying the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to cancel funding totaling more than $1.5 billion. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the cuts publicly.

The official did provide a partial list of programs facing cuts; some appeared to be targeted because they were inconsistent with the administration’s policies against protecting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Targeted transportation funding includes funding for electric vehicle chargers in all four states, research funding to translate the Illinois commercial driver’s license test into Spanish, and funding for california to adapt to climate change.

Health research funding includes projects designed to study the health impacts of specific populations. One of the study groups is located at chicago Disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections: “Adolescents, minorities, and men who have sex with men;” and a grant to the University of California focused on “reducing social isolation among older LGBTQ adults.”

Also on the list is a $7.2 million grant to the Chicago-based American Medical Association, which the association noted supports gender-affirming care for minors, a practice opposed by a Trump executive order.

States say they have not yet received notifications

The governors’ offices in all four states said Tuesday they had not received any information from the administration. Trump administration About the plan.

“Time and time again, the Trump administration has sought to politicize and punish certain states that President Trump does not like,” Jillian Kaehler, a spokesperson for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, said in a statement. “This is wrong and often illegal, so Illinois will always fight for the resources and services our taxpayers deserve.”

The administration has previously targeted Democratic states with funding

These states — all with Democratic governors — are also targets for other federal spending cuts.

A judge ruled last week that the Trump administration cannot currently halt child care subsidies and other social service programs for low-income people in those states, as well as New York. States say federal programs collectively provide them more than $10 billion annually.

The government is also facing legal challenges over its attempts to withhold administrative funds from 22 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP food assistance) programs that failed to provide information about recipients, including their immigration status. These states include nearly all Democratic governors. The judge was asked to decide whether cutting off funding would violate an existing court order that temporarily bans the government from collecting data.

Trump also threatened to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities and their states, then ordered government agencies to compile data from 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia. All four states included in recent efforts are also on that list.

Other federal funds from Minnesota and Minneapolis were also targeted.

AI Summit Effect: Hotel Suite 30L Rupees One Night | Indian News

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AI Summit Effect: Hotel Suite 30L Rupees One Night | Indian News

AI Summit Effect: Hotel Suite 30L per Night

New Delhi: Call it the impact of artificial intelligence. As global IT leaders French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gather for the Artificial Intelligence Summit, hotel room prices have soared to Rs 5.5 lakh per night, with suites in the capital’s top hotels going for as high as Rs 30 lakh.NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and Google CEO Sundar Pichai will also be in the capital. So far, 150,000 people have signed up to participate in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit held at the Bharat Mandapam as the main venue, including more than 10,000 foreign representatives. On the two main dates of February 19 and 20, the last few rooms were priced as high as Rs 5.5 lakh per night. Hotels such as Maurya, Taj Mahal & Palace, Leela, Oberoi, Imperial and JW Marriott are all sold out. Several hotels in Aerocity cost over Rs 50,000 per night.Advice issued when exam dates conflict with summitFor the organizers, finding hotel rooms is not a big problem as they reserve 250-300 rooms months in advance. They are dealing with another challenge as the event coincides with the board exams starting on February 17. The main concerns are February 19 (scheduling for engineering drawing and cost accounting exams for Class XII) and February 20 (scheduling for Physics exam for Class XII students).Officials said organizers are reaching out to students who live around major venues or have centers nearby to raise awareness. Advisory opinions will also be published on other days.Security will be tight in central Delhi as the prime ministers of the Netherlands, Finland and Estonia are also in town, as well as British Deputy Prime Minister David Lamy and the prime ministers of Sweden and South Korea.The Information Technology Department, which is hosting the summit, is also ensuring that venue arrangements go beyond the availability of food and water and focus on delegate comfort and sustainability.

‘This is wrong’: USA Curling speaks out about Minnesota curling team raided during Olympics World News

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‘This is wrong’: USA Curling speaks out about Minnesota curling team raided during Olympics World News

'This is wrong': USA Curling speaks out about Minnesota curling team raided during Olympics

U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen addressed the incident in his home state of Minnesota at an Olympics news conference, calling the situation “wrong” and saying he felt a responsibility to address it when he represents the United States on the world stage.Ruhonen, who is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, said he was proud to wear a Team USA uniform but also wanted to acknowledge what he described as troubling developments at home related to recent immigration enforcement actions. Near the end of the press conference, he emphasized that his comments reflected both his personal beliefs and his professional background as a lawyer with nearly three decades of experience.The Minnesota native cited constitutional principles, including protections for free speech and against unreasonable searches and seizures, in explaining why he believed it was important to speak publicly. He said the Minnesota situation was clear-cut and did not involve moral ambiguity, describing it as a matter of basic rights and fairness.Rohonen also praised Minnesotans for their compassion and solidarity during these difficult times. He said the responses reflected the values ​​of the Olympic Movement that he shares, including respect, integrity and solidarity.While athletes’ political statements at the Olympics remain controversial, Rohonen said acknowledging events affecting people back home is consistent with the freedoms athletes represent when they compete for their country. His remarks quickly attracted attention because of the time and context in which they were made.Ruohonen is a longtime curler and a licensed attorney in Minnesota. His decision to speak during the Olympics, making him one of the few U.S. athletes to use the Olympic platform to comment on domestic issues, has drawn both support and criticism from observers.The comments added a political dimension to Team USA’s participation in the Olympics, highlighting an ongoing debate over the role of athletes in public discourse during global sporting events.

U.S. immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdown

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U.S. immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdown

The heads of U.S. immigration agencies faced harsh criticism in Congress on Tuesday as they defended President Donald Trump’s mass deportations and raised questions over the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis.

Opposition Democrats have been calling for sweeping changes to ICE operations, including ending mobile patrols, banning agents from hiding their faces and requiring search warrants. (Bloomberg)
Opposition Democrats have been calling for sweeping changes to ICE operations, including ending mobile patrols, banning agents from hiding their faces and requiring search warrants. (Bloomberg)

Trump admitted after the incident minneapolis His administration announced concessions after the killings suggested a “softer approach” to immigration might be needed, including the withdrawal of hundreds of officials from the Midwestern city.

But the issue remains far from resolved, with Democrats demanding changes to how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducts immigration clearances and threatening to block its funding, while the Trump administration vows to maintain deportation efforts with the support of Republican lawmakers.

“The president tasked us with conducting mass deportations, and we are fulfilling that mandate,” Todd Lyons, acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), said in his opening remarks at Tuesday’s Department of Homeland Security oversight hearing.

He testified alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Chief Rodney Scott and Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow.

Scott praised efforts at the U.S. southern border, saying U.S. Customs and Border Protection “spent the last year rebuilding a border that was intentionally breached” and that “the United States… enjoys the most secure border in our nation’s history.”

this Trump administration Officials have faced a barrage of criticism and tough questions from Democratic lawmakers amid a sweeping crackdown on immigrants in several U.S. cities, while Republican representatives have mostly defended the move.

“This administration and the institutions that represent us have shown a complete disregard for the law and the Constitution,” Democratic Representative Tim Kennedy said.

Republican Rep. Eli Crane pushed back against criticism of immigration enforcement, accusing Democrats of trying to “demonize ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.”

“Days, not weeks”

In Minneapolis, thousands of federal agents have conducted raids in recent weeks in what the government says is a targeted operation targeting criminals.

minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he expected the crackdown, which has included detaining immigrants of all types and sometimes even citizens, to end soon.

“We’re very much in ‘trust but verify’ mode,” Walz said. “But I expect … that we’ll spend days, not weeks or months, discussing this occupation.”

The actions sparked massive protests in Minneapolis, where the shooting deaths of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti less than three weeks apart last month sparked a wave of anger.

When Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell asked Lyons on Tuesday if he would apologize to the Trump administration’s initial description of Goode and Pretty’s families as “domestic terrorists,” he declined and said he would not comment on ongoing investigations.

Opposition Democrats have been calling for sweeping changes to ICE operations, including ending mobile patrols, banning agents from hiding their faces and requiring search warrants.

Congressional Democratic leaders also threatened to block the 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. The White House has signaled a willingness to negotiate, but its responses so far have failed to satisfy opposition lawmakers.

“Republicans shared the outline of a counterproposal that includes neither details nor legislative text,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement.

They condemned the White House’s response as “incomplete and insufficient to address Americans’ concerns about ICE wrongdoing” and said they were awaiting further details.

If negotiations fail, the Department of Homeland Security could face a funding shortfall starting Saturday. CBP and ICE operations are likely to continue using funds approved by Congress last year, but other agencies such as the federal disaster agency FEMA may be affected.

Barring TMC, opposition files notice to remove Speaker | India News

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Barring TMC, opposition files notice to remove Speaker | India News

Opposition parties file notice to remove Speaker, except TMC

New Delhi: Blames Speaker About Birla The joint opposition banning the Trinamool Congress filed a notice to remove him from office on Tuesday due to “blatant partisanship” in the Lok Sabha governance, escalating growing tensions between the government and the opposition to a level that cast doubt on the future of their working relationship. Birla decided not to participate in the LS proceedings until the no-confidence resolution was resolved. He could have continued until the resolution was formally introduced in the House. There are indications that the motion against him will be considered when Parliament convenes after its recess on March 9. These two swift moves reflected a desire to take the moral high ground and confidence in the NDA’s data.The notification under Section 94 (c), signed by 119 MPs, was submitted to the Lok Sabha general secretary by Gaurav Gogoi, K Suresh and Mohammed Jawed on Tuesday afternoon after the presiding officer no longer allowed Rahul Gandhi Speaking at the beginning of the meeting and at the beginning of zero hours will result in the adjournment of the meeting.The draft resolution accuses Bella of “openly supporting the ruling party”Om Birla objected to Gandhi’s insistence on quoting General MM Naravane’s unpublished book to attack the government. There were suggestions that they would work together to kick-start stalled budget discussions after the opposition leader made brief remarks on the opposition’s grievances.The short draft resolution attached to the removal notice discussed in the House of Representatives accuses Bella of “openly supporting the version of the ruling party (sic) on all controversial issues”.The anti-BJP camp came up with this alarming move against the Chairman at a meeting convened to brainstorm the future course of action as the government chairman has repeatedly refused to let Gandhi speak as long as he did not promise not to quote the retired general’s memoirs, which were behind the protests and deadlock. This marks a swift move by the Indian group not seen in strategic moves in the 18th Lok Sabha. The notification was signed by the group’s biggies: Akhilesh Yadav and Dharmendra Yadav (SP), TR Baalu ​​(DMK), NK Premachandran (RSP), ET Mohd Basheer (IUML), Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (NC), Nilesh Lanke (NCP), Misha Bharti (RJD) and JMM members, among others.While Congress MPs like KC Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra signed the list of MPs, Rahul Gandhi, who is LoP, did not include his name in the notification. Sena UBT missed the signing of the petition due to miscommunication on submission time.The TMC, however, is firmly against extreme measures at this stage, with Abhishek Banerjee telling reporters that the opposition should exhaust other measures before resorting to “distrust”. He suggested that the opposition parties should first write to the Speaker, The Times of India reported. Banerjee denied having any objection to the move but argued that a nuanced approach would be preferable, noting that the TMC only pushed for the impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the party went to court, met regulators and wrote to him. Trinamool Neta even said that if the Opposition waited until Thursday, the party would sign the notification.The notice listed the stormy incidents in the ongoing budget session as evidence of Birla’s “partisan attitude”. First, the Chairman refused to allow Rahul Gandhi to speak on February 2 on the book on Chinese aggression in 2020 written by former Army Chief MM Naravane as part of the motion of thanks speech. Other complaints included Birla’s observation – a day after Prime Minister Modi was absent as planned to respond to the motion of thanks – that women members of Congress had posed a threat to the prime minister, which could lead to an “unprecedented incident”; that eight opposition MPs were suspended; and that a BJP MP (Nishikant Dubey) was allowed to carry out “completely offensive and personal attacks” on two former prime ministers without any reprimand and no action being taken against him as demanded by the opposition.

US governor cancels White House meeting after Donald Trump fails to invite Democrats: report

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US governor cancels White House meeting after Donald Trump fails to invite Democrats: report

US governor cancels White House meeting after Donald Trump fails to invite Democrats: report

National Governors Association cancels meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump Chairman Kevin Stitt told lawmakers on Monday after the White House ruled out Democratic governors later this month, Reuters reported, citing sources.Governors from across the United States gather in Washington each year for the NGA conference. Traditionally, the president hosts governors at the White House, holds meetings with Cabinet secretaries and other officials, and hosts formal dinners for governors and their spouses.The White House meeting, scheduled for Feb. 20, was part of the association’s annual winter gathering. The association’s leadership consists of nine members, including Stitt, a Republican, and Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who serves as vice chairman.“Canceling individual governors’ participation in White House meetings undermines important opportunities for federal-state collaboration,” Brandon Tatum, CEO of the bipartisan association representing the nation’s governors, said in a statement. “At this moment in our nation’s history, it is critical that institutions continue to stand for unity, dignity and constructive engagement.”The New York Times reported last week that Trump still plans to hold a separate bipartisan dinner at the White House for governors and their spouses. However, Trump personally blocked invitations from Moore and Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who is also a member of the association, the newspaper reported.“The National Governors Association has a long tradition of bipartisan gatherings to exchange best practices and ideas regardless of party affiliation,” said David Turner, a spokesman for Moore. “This is what Americans expect and deserve, but unfortunately, the White House does not seem to think so.”

No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla likely to be moved on March 9 | India News

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No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla likely to be initiated on March 9

New Delhi: Discussions on the no-move confidence in Lok Sabha Speaker are likely to take place on March 9, news agency ANI reported quoting sources.This comes after the opposition party launched recall proceedings About Birla As speaker of the Lok Sabha, he was accused of displaying “blatant partisanship” in the House and prompted him to resign from presiding over proceedings until the issue was resolved.Meanwhile, Lok Sabha secretariat officials said Birla has decided not to hold the post of Speaker until the no-confidence motion against him is resolved.The opposition in its motion also accused the Speaker of making certain false accusations against Congress MPs while talking about some “unexpected actions” in the Lok Sabha and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to come to the House to reply to the debate on the motion of thanks on the President’s address.Article 94C of the Constitution deals with the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Article 96 of the Constitution gives the Speaker the opportunity to defend himself in the House of Representatives.The Speaker can vote when a motion to remove the Speaker is tabled in the House of Representatives. But if there is a tie, he cannot vote.There has been chaos in the Lok Sabha since February 2 after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was barred by the chairman from quoting an article based on excerpts from former Army Chief MM Naravane’s “unpublished memoirs” that mentioned the India-China conflict in 2020.On February 4, Prime Minister Modi was unable to respond to the motion of thanks debate due to opposition protests. On February 5, a motion of thanks was passed without the Prime Minister delivering a speech as usual, an unprecedented move. The Speaker read out a motion thanking the President for his speech and it was passed by voice vote amidst chants from members of the opposition.Birla said he had received specific information that many MPs might commit “unintended acts” by reaching where Prime Minister Modi was sitting and, therefore, requested Modi not to come and address the House.

Tommaso Cioni: Talk heats up about Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law after camera footage of suspect emerges; ‘had a beard’

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Tommaso Cioni: Talk heats up about Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law after camera footage of suspect emerges; ‘had a beard’

Tommaso Cioni gets a lot of attention Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie He was reportedly the last person to see her. On January 31, the 84-year-old woman had dinner with Cioni’s wife, her daughter Annie. Cioni was then given away her home, which was reportedly close to their home. She was reported missing the next day. Authorities believe Guthrie was abducted from his home during this time.

Tommaso Cioni appears with Nancy Guthrie in an old family photo (left) and in a more recent photo shared by the FBI of the Guthrie kidnapping suspect (right). (X/@Nerdy_Addict, X/@FBIDirectorKash)
Tommaso Cioni appears with Nancy Guthrie in an old family photo (left) and in a more recent photo shared by the FBI of the Guthrie kidnapping suspect (right). (X/@Nerdy_Addict, X/@FBIDirectorKash)

Now, new footage of Guthrie’s alleged kidnapping has been released. The FBI released footage from her camera showing masked figure At the door. An initial investigation into potential suspects in the Guthrie case has revived interest in Sione. Notably, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, which are jointly working on the matter, have made it clear that they have not yet named any suspects or persons of interest in the Nancy Guthrie case.

The buzz surrounding Tommaso Cioni after questionable footage

Some took screenshots from video clips and images released by the FBI and placed them alongside Johnnyphotos.

“Photos of the Nancy Guthrie suspect have been released. They need to bring the son-in-law and daughter in for questioning! Besides the eyebrows that extend to the middle of the bridge of the nose, do you see the beard? I could be wrong, but it looks just like him,” one netizen on X claimed.

Another added, “Newly released photos of the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping appear to show him with a beard. Other angles look like a beard as well. Many are speculating this could be Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law.”

Another said: “Anne Guthrie’s husband had a mustache and the suspect also had a mustache. Also, we haven’t heard from Anne Guthrie’s husband since Nancy disappeared.”

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Despite these claims, there is no concrete connection between Sione and the images. Authorities have not identified the person in the new video. Discussions on social media also made accusations against Sione’s band members without evidence. Dominic Evans and wife Anne, after new footage was released.

One claimant said: “Has anyone taken a closer look at Annie Guthrie? The person on the porch is short and wearing obviously padded clothing. The eyebrows are almost identical to her shape. The brow ridges look female and the beard appears to be fake.”

Some even went on to criticize what was said about Sioney and the video, saying, “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but these are clearly not Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law’s eyebrows. I hope this gives this family a horrific nightmare.” Sioney has been in the spotlight since former NewsNation reporter Ashley Banfield reported that Sioney was a “suspect,” though authorities have rescinded the claim.

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, and investigators believe time is of the essence because the octogenarian is not expected to remain in good health without daily medication, with reports that she suffers from high blood pressure, heart problems, and uses a pacemaker.

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