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By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, CNN

(CNN) — Minneapolis officials called for calm Wednesday night as heated clashes erupted near the scene where a federal agent shot and injured a man after he allegedly assaulted the agent, one week after an immigration agent killed a woman in the city.

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents were conducting a “targeted traffic stop” when the man, a Venezuelan national, was shot in the leg after he began to resist arrest and “violently assault” one of its officers.

The individual was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the city of Minneapolis said.

In the hours after, demonstrators gathered near the scene, facing off against law enforcement who deployed multiple tear gas canisters, pepper balls and what sounded like flash bangs before officials told people to “go home.”

“I urge anyone that is at the scene to leave immediately,” Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a news conference, calling it an “unlawful assembly.”

The incident comes as the city continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which sparked nationwide protests and exacerbated tensions in a community already on edge over a surge in federal agents.

“For those who have peacefully protested, I applaud you. For those who are taking the bait, you are not helping, and you are not helping the undocumented immigrants of our city. You are not helping the people who call this place home,” Mayor Jacob Frey said at the Wednesday news conference.

Federal agent fired ‘defensive shots,’ DHS says

The incident began at about 6:50 p.m. and involved a Venezuelan man who DHS said is in the United States illegally. The man fled the scene in his vehicle, crashed into a parked car and then ran away on foot, DHS said.

“The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer,” the post said.

During the struggle, DHS said two people came out of a nearby apartment and attacked the officer using a snow shovel and a broom handle.

After the suspect got loose and joined the attack, the officer fired “defensive shots,” DHS said, striking the initial subject in the leg. The three individuals then ran back into the apartment building, barricading themselves inside, the agency said.

The federal government’s narrative could not immediately be verified.

DHS did not specify how long they were barricaded, but O’Hara said one individual was shot during a “struggle” with law enforcement and later refused to come out of a residence. He was removed by federal agents, who made entry into the residence and took the person to an ambulance.

The officer and initial subject are both in the hospital, and the two other individuals are in custody, DHS said. The statement did not detail how th

By Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN

(CNN) — Three-quarters of Americans say they oppose the United States attempting to take control of Greenland, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, indicating that President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces stiff headwinds with the public.

The survey finds just 25% of Americans favor the US attempting to take control of the Danish territory. Even the president’s partisans are about evenly divided, with 50% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents saying they support it and 50% opposed. Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are deeply against the move, with 94% opposed overall, including 80% who say they strongly oppose it. About 8 in 10 independents who don’t lean toward either party are also opposed.

Trump said Wednesday on his social media website Truth Social that “anything less” than US control of Greenland is “unacceptable.” The message came ahead of a meeting at the White House between Danish officials, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that appeared to do little to bring the two sides any closer to an agreement.

The poll finds little appetite for a broader policy of US expansionism, even as Trump extols the military capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Máduro – declaring afterward that the US would now “run” the country – and as he threatens Iran’s leadership over their violent crackdown on street protests.

Nearly six in ten Americans are concerned that Trump has gone too far in trying to expand America’s power over other countries. Only a third think his efforts in that regard have been about right. And most (55%) say he has already gone too far in using the US military to achieve his goals. A growing share says Trump’s foreign policy decisions this term have hurt America’s standing in the world: 57% say so now, up from 53% last summer.

Americans more closely split over Venezuela military action

All told, 52% oppose the US decision to take military action in Venezuela while 48% favor it. There was widespread concern about the stability of the Venezuelan government and a sense that the US military will be involved for a long time.

Ahead of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s scheduled visit to the White House on Thursday, there is broader opposition (58%) to the US effort to control the actions of the government in Venezuela now that Maduro has been removed from power. On that question, strong opposition outpaces strong support, 31% to 13%.

Most Americans aren’t confident that the US action in Venezuela will result in a stable government in that country a year from now, and about two-thirds say it’s at least somewhat likely that the action will lead to a long-term deployment of US troops there.

Partisan views on the initial military action in Venezuela are mirror images: 80% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents oppose the action while 80% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents support it. But Democrats are more firmly opposed to US efforts to control Venezuela’s government after Maduro’s remo

By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon, CNN

(CNN) — As millions of Venezuelans wait to see what will become of their economically and politically ravaged country, a battle has emerged between two female leaders for control over the nation’s future – and for the American president’s favor.

On one side is opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate María Corina Machado, who rose to prominence in recent years for her dogged fight for democracy in Venezuela, facing down now-ousted former dictator Nicolás Maduro.

She has mostly stayed in hiding after Venezuela’s disputed 2024 presidential election, after which government-controlled electoral authorities declared Maduro the winner – allowing him to cling to power until his capture by US special forces in a remarkable raid two weeks ago.

Her rival is Delcy Rodriguez – Maduro’s vice president, now settling into her new role as acting president. Rodriguez is seen as a staunch member of the old guard and a strong Maduro defender; but she’s walking a precarious tightrope in trying to appease both Washington and Maduro regime loyalists back home.

At the center of their struggle is a figure who sits more than 2,000 miles away: President Donald Trump, who ordered the deadly raid in Caracas and declared that the United States would “run” Venezuela in the meantime.

Though Trump has so far held off on a second attack on Venezuela, the threat of military intervention remains. He recently said his administration would begin targeting drug cartels on land, after months of strikes on alleged drug boats at sea. And he has kept a massive US military armada in the Caribbean to continue strong-arming Caracas.

Perhaps more importantly, Trump’s choices could influence the future of Venezuela’s leadership and who takes the helm.

On the surface, it looks straightforward – Trump has praised Rodriguez but declined to endorse Machado, despite her having high-powered supporters within his administration.

But Trump’s discussions with other world leaders have shown his opinions can flip quickly. Praise can turn to threats, or vice versa – and a one-on-one meeting, which Machado is about to have on Thursday at the White House, could change everything.

Nobel Prize or bargaining chip?

Both Machado and Rodriguez have been communicating directly with the US president. On Wednesday, Trump said he had spoken with Rodriguez on the phone, calling her a “terrific person” and saying they were “getting along very well.”

Machado is going a step further with direct face time; she’s expected to have lunch with Trump on Thursday during her visit to DC, according to the White House schedule. But the opposition leader may face a more uphill battle thanks to a certain coveted peace prize.

She has some powerful allies within the White House – Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among those who praised her work and nominated her for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Even Trump himself, before his inauguration last year, called Machado a freedom fighter who “M

By Steve Salter, CNN

(CNN) — From TikTok feeds to high fashion runways, a new mood in men’s fashion has been taking hold. It is not flashy, nor nostalgic. Instead, it is intentional, defined by restraint, with garments that better align with how young men want to be perceived right now.

One need only look at the Golden Globes red carpet where actors including Timothée Chalamet, Owen Cooper and Hudson Williams interpreted the formal dress code in more creative ways. Or see the schedule for Pitti Uomo, the biannual menswear trade show taking place in Florence this week.

The two guest labels this season — eponymous Israeli designer Hed Mayner and Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki — specialize in sharp, modern tailoring that lacks the rigidity of traditional suits. Their invitation to participate in the prestigious event aligns with a shift away from the years-long dominance of streetwear, where logos, tracksuits and sneakers were the primary language in men’s fashion. Today, interest is veering instead towards more refined, quality focused and individualistic styles.

Luke Fracher, founder of the New York-based resale store Luke’s, noted this palpable style shift among his customers in a recent Instagram post. “Those same kids who were buying crazy Balenciaga or Rick Owens two years ago are now buying calmer stuff, like Hedi Slimane’s Dior,” he said in the video. Global fashion shopping platform Lyst echoed this sentiment in its menswear trend forecast for 2026, which predicted that male shoppers would continue to build their wardrobes with clarity and purpose, and “not anything that feels overwhelming.”

Indeed, this new penchant for simplicity over spectacle is perhaps best encapsulated by the recent success of menswear designer and consultant, Aaron Levine. His capsule collection for Studio Nicholson blended the British brand’s minimalist aesthetic with Levine’s love of vintage. Elsewhere, his collection for Drake’s centred on life on the road; suede boots, waxed cotton Coverall jacket and black Japanese herringbone fatigues were highlights. Levine’s sprawling collection for Zara, meanwhile, mixed elements from “gorpcore” to corporate, preppy to American sportswear, including a relaxed fit cable knit sweater.

“I try to make really grown-up, nice stuff that will last you a long time — things that won’t make you look silly,” Levine said over the phone of his design approach. “Clothes that feel a little tastier, a little more considered, and allow your personality to come through rather than shouting for attention.”

That restraint, Levine said, is a response to the saturation of streetwear and a perceived decline of the quality of luxury goods. He observed that, for many people, personal style “started to feel like low-hanging fruit — logos and labels — and being marketed to, while doing the marketing for the brand.” Going forward, he believes that “people are craving something with more soul.”

Dressing to get ahead

For more than a decade, streetwear had been popularized and elevated by figures like Demna, the former creative director of Balenciaga, and the late Virgil Abloh, who designed menswear for Louis Vuitton. The pandemic accelerated the casualization of fashion. But as offices reopened and economic uncertainty set in, appetite shifted again and “quiet luxury” — clothing with muted palettes and discreet branding — came into play. Now, in its wake has emerged something more nuanced and deeper-set: a desire to dress up without resorting to excess or overt display, this time with a keen focus on quality everyda

Por Lex Harvey, CNN

Varios países de la OTAN están desplegando un pequeño número de personal militar en Groenlandia para participar en ejercicios conjuntos con Dinamarca mientras el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, intensifica sus amenazas de anexar por la fuerza la isla ártica.

Las declaraciones de Trump han puesto en crisis la alianza de seguridad europea, liderada por Estados Unidos y que data de hace décadas, al plantear la posibilidad de que el miembro más grande y poderoso de la OTAN anexe el territorio de otro.

Dinamarca, responsable de la defensa de Groenlandia, advirtió que un ataque a Groenlandia prácticamente acabaría con la OTAN y anunció el miércoles que estaba ampliando su presencia militar “en estrecha cooperación con los aliados de la OTAN”.

Alemania, Suecia, Francia y Noruega han confirmado desde entonces el envío de personal militar a Groenlandia esta semana. Canadá y Francia también han anunciado su intención de abrir consulados en Nuuk, la capital de Groenlandia, en las próximas semanas.

No es inusual que los países de la OTAN envíen tropas a entrenarse en otros países de la alianza, y desde hace años los aliados, incluido Estados Unidos, han impulsado la intensificación de los ejercicios conjuntos en el Círculo Polar Ártico.

Estados Unidos tiene unos 150 soldados estacionados en su Base Espacial Pituffik, en el noroeste de Groenlandia.

Pero tanto el momento como el simbolismo de los últimos anuncios de las naciones europeas son una muestra significativa de solidaridad en un momento de tensión sin precedentes dentro de la OTAN.

Trump ha sido extremadamente explícito sobre sus ambiciones de tomar el control de la isla más grande del mundo, incluso por la fuerza si es necesario, al afirmar que “iba a hacer algo en Groenlandia, les guste o no”, durante una conferencia de prensa con ejecutivos petroleros el viernes.

En un comunicado emitido el miércoles, el Ministerio de Defensa alemán informó que enviará un “equipo de reconocimiento” de 13 militares a Groenlandia el jueves para “una misión de exploración” junto con otras naciones asociadas, por invitación de Dinamarca.

Suecia también envió un número no especificado de tropas a Groenlandia el miércoles a petición de Dinamarca, anunció el primer ministro Ulf Kristersson en X.

Los militares suecos formarán parte de un grupo de tropas de otros países aliados que se prepararán juntos para un próximo ejercicio llamado Operación Arctic Endurance, agregó.

El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, anunció que su gobierno también participará en la Operación Resistencia Ártica. “Las primeras unidades militares francesas ya están en camino. Otras les seguirán”, escribió en X.

Noruega también enviará dos efectivos de defensa a Groenlandia, confirmó a CNN un portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa noruego.

La OTAN, la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte, es una alianza militar de larga data entre 30 estados europeos, además de Estados Unidos y Canadá.

Se basa en el principio de que un ataque contra cualquiera de sus miembros debe considerarse un ataque contra todos ellos, lo que hace que las amenazas de Estados Unidos contra Groenlandia (que forma parte de la OTAN por su asociación con Dinamarca) sean tan extraordinarias.

El ministro de Defensa de Dinamarca calificó de “completamente hipotético” un posible ataque estadounidense a Groenlandia.

“Es poco probable que un país de la OTAN ataque a otro país de la OTAN”, sostuvo Tro