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Good morning, this is BTW Daily News. It’s 2026‑01‑17T00:00:00.000‑08:00, and I’m glad you’re here to catch today’s top headlines.In U.S. politics, the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, with prosecutors looking at possible misuse of campaign funds. The probe follows a surge of scrutiny over state‑federal relations. Moving on to the courts, a federal judge in Minneapolis has limited the agency’s ability to deploy agents at protests following rising tensions. The order aims to curb crowd‑control tactics that some argued were overly aggressive.Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. plans to assert control over Greenland. The administration is pressing the notion that any nation resisting the U.S. presence could face punitive trade measures.Shifting to space, NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch with four astronauts on a near‑moon flight. The program marks a key step toward a sustainable lunar presence, even though the crew will orbit without landing. In sports, the NFL playoffs are heating up as the San Francisco 49ers edge the Indianapolis Colts, setting up a potential record‑breaking game for Christian McCaffrey if he scores three touchdowns. His performance could make him the first player to reach that milestone in a single playoff game.On the business front, Canada and China have agreed to slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, signaling a reset in trade ties that had been strained by previous disputes. The move is expected to boost market access for both exporters.Over in Africa, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been reported as forcibly taken by security forces, with his party claiming he was seized during a helicopter operation. The incident follows President Museveni’s campaign to maintain a tight grip on power as the 2026 elections loom.Turning to technology, Google is appealing a U.S. antitrust ruling that requires it to share core algorithm data with rivals. The company argues the mandate threatens its privacy safeguards and could hamper innovation. That’s the roundup for today. Thank you for listening to BTW Daily News. Stay informed, stay safe, and have a great day.