This situation has become really tense and emotionally charged. Tribal leaders from the Oglala Sioux Tribe say four of their enrolled citizens were picked up by ICE agents in Minneapolis and that three of them are being held at the Fort Snelling facility, a place with a painful history for Indigenous people because it was once used to imprison Native Americans after the Dakota War in the 1860s. The tribe insists these men are U.S. citizens with treaty rights and shouldn’t be in immigration custody, and they’re demanding answers and their immediate release. There’s been confusion and conflicting statements from federal officials about what actually happened and why, which is only adding to the outrage and calls for transparency.

1. A brand-new quantum state of matter discovered Scientists have observed something called the “pinball state” a weird quantum phase where electrons behave partly like they’re stuck and partly like they’re free, like pieces in a pinball machine. This was only theorized before, and seeing it in the lab helps us understand exotic quantum physics and could eventually influence future tech like quantum computers. Popular Mechanics
2. Robots help find potential new antibiotics Using automated chemistry and “click chemistry,” researchers rapidly created hundreds of metal based compounds and identified ones that kill dangerous bacteria much more effectively than some current drugs. That’s a promising step toward new antibiotics for drug-resistant infections.
3. Hidden ocean layer discovered in the Atlantic Oceanographers uncovered a previously unrecognized body of water deep below the equatorial Atlantic’s surface not a separate ocean, but a distinct layer that changes how we think about ocean circulation and could affect climate models.
4. Some microplastics-in-the-body studies are being seriously questioned High-profile scientific claims that tiny plastic particles are everywhere inside the human body are now facing criticism: scientists warn that earlier results may have been contaminated or misinterpreted, showing how careful research still matters in this field.

That’s huge news for Aussies who’ve always dreamed of living and working in Europe the European Union is reportedly considering a two way mobility deal with Australia as part of long-awaited trade negotiations. If it goes ahead, Australians could be able to live and work across EU member states for up to several years without the usual job-offer requirements and strict visa limits, which is a big step beyond current short stay travel rules. In return, Europeans would get similar access to live and work in Australia. It’s still in the negotiation phase, but if finalized, this could change the way Australians think about careers and life overseas.

That’s a striking moment whatever people think of Trump, handing over a Nobel award at the White House is heavy with symbolism. It feels like one of those gestures meant to send a message more than make headlines.

This situation is really upsetting tribal leaders in Minnesota are saying ICE has been stopping and detaining Native Americans who are already U.S. citizens, and they’re calling it racial profiling and a violation of treaty rights. Indigenous officials are pointing out that tribal members have been citizens far longer than the United States has even existed, and they don’t fall under immigration enforcement jurisdiction. They’ve made it clear that their citizenship isn’t negotiable and are demanding answers and the release of anyone wrongly held. Many lawmakers and advocates are calling this a civil-rights issue, and it’s sparked serious outrage in the community

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That story is absolutely shocking and heartbreaking. Reports say federal agents in Minneapolis used flash bangs and tear gas during an operation, and a family driving home with six kids got caught in it their 6 month-old baby stopped breathing and was unconscious until bystanders and the mom gave CPR before medics arrived. Three of the children were taken to the hospital, and the whole thing has left the parents and the community shaken. It doesn’t sound like just a routine police action it raises real questions about how crowd control tactics are being used and whether innocent people should ever get caught up in something like this.

😂 Maybe so… but the neighbors definitely know.

That’s disturbing. If a U.S. citizen can be treated like that, it raises serious questions about due process, accountability, and how often this kind of mistake happens. People deserve answers, not silence.

That sounds less like diplomacy and more like pressure politics. Greenland isn’t a bargaining chip, and using tariffs to force support would probably just strain alliances instead of strengthening them.

Thanks for clarifying! I was sharing some life insights rather than a question will keep the rules in mind for future posts.

There isn’t a question hereit’s a perspective on life, control, patience, and resilience. Just sharing some insights

I think you’re right