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Tech glitch freezes CME Globex metals and natural gas trading
CME Group halted trading in its CME Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets due to technical issues. Natural gas futures and options will pre‑open at 12:45 Central Time and open at 12:50 Central Time as the firm investigates. All day orders and good‑till‑date orders for Wednesday were canceled, while good‑till‑canceled orders that had already been acknowledged would remain in place. CME said it is looking into the disruption.

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Swing Voters Split Over Trump's State of the Union Pitch
Seven swing-district voters react to Trump's State of the Union, revealing deep partisan divides: some praised issues like housing costs, prescription drug pricing, and the economy, others felt insulted by immigrant references or criticized the speech's tone and unilateral framing; a few praised the data and 'receipts' presented, while concerns about unaddressed topics (e.g., Epstein files) and the speech feeling more like a pep rally than a unifying address emerged—underscoring ongoing polarization ahead of the midterms.

Mass. Judge Rules Trump-Era Third-Country Deportations Illegal
A Boston federal judge, Judge Brian E. Murphy, ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting detainees to third countries without first attempting removal to their home country or a country designated by an immigration judge is unlawful, requiring meaningful notice before any transfer abroad and pausing the order for 15 days to allow an appeal.

Megyn Kelly Suggests Savannah Guthrie Holds Hidden Details in Nancy Guthrie Case
Megyn Kelly argued that Savannah Guthrie may know undisclosed information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, pointing to Savannah’s Instagram mention that Nancy was taken from her bed and suggesting the $1 million reward timing could reflect family concerns.

Tragic Westgate Center shooting ends in murder-suicide
San Jose police say 43-year-old Edgard Altamirano killed his former girlfriend in the Westgate Center parking lot before turning the gun on himself; motive is under investigation and this marks the city’s fourth homicide of 2026.

Means Walks a Fine Line on Vaccines in Senate Hearing
During a Senate confirmation hearing, surgeon general nominee Casey Means said vaccines save lives and supports vaccination but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated, instead emphasizing individuals should discuss medical decisions with their doctors and signaling a broader focus on chronic disease; she avoided firm stances on vaccine recommendations and acknowledged ongoing autism research while facing questions from lawmakers.

Cuba reports four dead after border clash with Florida-registered speedboat
Cuban officials say a Florida-registered speedboat violated territorial waters near the El Pino channel, triggering an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four people on the vessel were killed; a Cuban border-guard commander and six people on the U.S. boat were wounded and evacuated. The Cuban statement says the U.S.-registered vessel initiated the firefight. The incident comes amid heightened U.S.-Cuba tensions over oil restrictions, with some private-sector sales allowed recently; U.S. officials had no immediate comment, and Florida officials called for investigations.

Treasury official exits after clash over Minneapolis Somali fraud crackdown
John Hurley, Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Treasury Department, is leaving his post after privately opposing White House-backed plans to crack down on alleged fraud within Minneapolis' Somali immigrant community, according to seven people familiar with the matter.

Epstein Files Omit FBI Memos About Trump Accuser, Prompting Transparency Questions
DOJ-era Epstein files publicly released by the FBI/DOJ omit three FBI interview summaries and the underlying notes related to a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault decades ago; only one of four summaries was released, and more than 50 pages appear missing, raising questions about transparency and redactions. The DOJ cites privilege, duplicates, or ongoing investigations for withholding; lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, say unredacted materials are being withheld and plan additional oversight. A 2025 memo mentions the Trump allegation but offers no credibility assessment.

Six High-Stakes Trades Shaping the 2026 NFL Draft's Top Picks
Six speculative top-10 trades could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft, including Mendoza-driven blockbusters between the Jets and Raiders, a Kyler Murray-for-Mendoza swap, and moves involving Crosby, Garrett, and Caleb Downs as Browns, Bears, Cowboys, Rams, Titans, and Saints jockey to maximize draft capital and address core needs.

Tragic death shocks RHOSLC family as Mary Cosby’s son dies at 23 shortly after jail release
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has died. Police responded to an unresponsive man at a residence; investigators initially described it as a possible overdose and later opened a death investigation. He was released from Salt Lake County jail about three weeks earlier after a two‑month sentence. Mary Cosby and her husband posted messages of grief, and coverage noted his prior legal troubles, including arrests and a DUI, with tributes pouring in from RHOSLC colleagues.