This digest covers a weeklong manhunt in Ohio after a home shooting, reports of harassment against Minnesota’s Somali community following day care fraud allegations, and the arrival of Wegovy as an oral daily pill alternative to weekly injections. It also highlights China’s use of sports to showcase humanoid robots, Jacob Chansley’s public break with Donald Trump after his pardon, and major national-security and legal developments including limited DOJ releases of Epstein documents and discussions about Greenland. Additional items include a nearly 10,000-year-old cremation discovery and reporting on the Uvalde school response.
Ohio Manhunt, New Oral Wegovy Pill, and the Former ‘QAnon Shaman’: Today’s Top Headlines
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Ohio manhunt: A suspect remains at large a week after a dentist and his wife were shot in their home while their young children slept. Police released new surveillance footage of a person of interest they hope will generate leads in the ongoing investigation.
Minnesota Somali community under strain: Members of Minnesota’s Somali community say they have faced harassment, threats and shuttered businesses following allegations of day care fraud. Community leaders say the accusations have prompted unfair targeting of Somali-owned enterprises and families.
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Wegovy now available as a daily pill: The weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) is now offered in an oral formulation in the U.S., providing an alternative to the weekly injection. The new option raises questions about dosing, accessibility and who should consider switching — patients should consult health professionals about risks and benefits.
Robots on the pitch: Sports such as soccer and boxing are becoming experimental stages for China’s fast-growing humanoid robotics industry. Competitions help companies demonstrate robotic agility, coordination and potential real-world applications.
Former ‘QAnon Shaman’ distances himself from Trump: Jacob Chansley, known for his horned helmet and face paint at the January 6 Capitol riot, served prison time and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump. Chansley now says he no longer supports Trump and has publicly explained his reasons.
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Other notable developments: A highway patrol officer in Oklahoma used a tactical maneuver to stop a car whose driver appeared slumped over the wheel; the driver said he was exhausted from long hours of work. Briefing notes provided to lawmakers claim Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife hit their heads while attempting to flee US forces. The Department of Justice says it has released under 1% of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein and is still reviewing more than 2 million records. Officials say the White House has discussed options to acquire Greenland, and military uses were not ruled out. Archaeologists reported what may be the oldest known cremation pyre in Africa, recovering remains of a woman who lived nearly 10,000 years ago. Exclusive reporting indicates the school police officer in Uvalde was reportedly told where the shooter was located before the attacker entered the building.
Analysis and Context
Opinion and analysis pieces published today examine the risks of a hypothetical US strike in Venezuela and the potential political and economic fallout of new tariff policies in 2026. These analyses warn of historical pitfalls and long-term consequences for foreign policy and trade.
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