The 7 Ilhan Omar attacked; Alex Pretti shooting review; Nipah virus; snow records; and more
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Jan 28, 2026 A man spraying an unknown liquid at Representative Ilhan Omar and the politician’s response. A federal review of agents involved in the Alex Preddy shooting and conflicting initial accounts. Growing calls to boycott the U.S.-hosted World Cup. How Elon Musk’s political activity has hurt Tesla’s market standing. Early nonmotor signs of Parkinson’s disease. Record snowfall totals across multiple states.
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Omar Survives Attempted Attack
- Representative Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid during a Minneapolis town hall and was tackled by security.
- Omar said she survived war and would survive intimidation, framing the attack as something she could withstand.
Review Contradicts Initial Official Claims
- A DHS review said two federal agents shot Alex Preddy and did not mention him brandishing a weapon.
- That finding contradicts earlier Trump administration statements and shifted political reactions to the killing.
World Cup Boycott Tied To Politics
- Calls grew to boycott the U.S.-hosted World Cup because critics tie the tournament to President Trump and his policies.
- Concerns center on visas, surveillance, and political moves that some European politicians say justify withdrawal.