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Marimar Martinez shooting: Bodycam video shows moments before Chicago Border Patrol agent opened fire; texts reveal ‘5 shots, 7 holes’ message

Body camera footage and released texts reveal a Border Patrol agent shot Marimar Martinez five times after she was accused of ramming federal vehicles. Despite the case's dismissal, texts show the agent joking about the shooting, while superiors offered retirement incentives, raising concerns about the agency's response to officer-involved incidents.

The Times of India

First Thing: Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car. Plus, US jobs rise by 130,000 in January

The Guardian - UK

There were four winners after Daytona 500 qualifying

Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, Corey Heim and Justin Allgaier can all celebrate

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Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car

The Guardian - US

Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

Attorneys for a woman shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent last year in Chicago say newly-released videos, texts and emails show how the Trump administration mishandles investigations and spreads misinformation

The Independent UK

Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino praised officer after he shot woman five times: ‘You have much yet left to do!!’

Texts also show that one officer called him a ‘legend’ and another told him ‘put that one in your book buddy’

The Independent UK

Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses

Supreme Court blocked Trump’s troop deployment in December in apparent rebuke of his attempt to send troops into cities

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‘The Jungle’ at 120: How a 1906 novel continues to surface in discussions about unjust labour

In an age of inequality and exploitation, a 1906 novel that exposed hazardous working conditions and unsanitary practices in Chicago’s meat-packing plants at the turn of the 20th century still pops up in discussions about unjust labour.

The Conversation

Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’

A woman read the online measurements for Southwest carry-on bags. Then, she brought a suitcase that was well within the company’s parameters, only to be told that she could not take it onboard as a carry on.

The Mary Sue

Photos of Chicago’s retro '70s themed orchids show

Thousands of orchids fill the greenhouse of the the Chicago Botanic Garden for its 12th annual Orchid Show, themed “Feelin’ Groovy,” where installations inspired by the 1970s — including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle overflowing with blooms.

The Independent UK

Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden

The Independent UK

Marimar Martinez shooting: Judge orders release of Border Patrol agent’s texts who shot Chicago woman five times

A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for Chicago woman Marimar Martinez to publicly release critical evidence from her case, including text messages from the Border Patrol agent who shot her, body camera footage, photos, and FBI reports.

The Times of India

Judge Orders Video and Texts Unsealed in Case of Chicago Woman Shot 5 Times by Border Patrol

The Department of Homeland Security won't stop calling Marimar Martinez a "domestic terrorist," so she's getting the video of her shooting and text messages from the officer who shot her unsealed.

Reason

‘That’s genuinely evil’: Chicago woman checks $400 Patagonia coat at restaurant. Then they give it to someone else

Imagine shelling out $400 for a coat to brave Chicago’s winter, only for it to be given away for free without you knowing. To make matters worse, management initially refuses to give any reimbursement or apology.

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Chicago P.D. Could Fix A Grave Mistake By Bringing Back Halstead And Upton, And Chicago Med Already Proved It Can Work

Jay Halstead, follow Will Halstead's example.

The Mary Sue

United Airlines plane full of families leaves Orlando for Chicago. Then the flight goes sideways for 8 hours: ‘They haven’t let us off’

The U.S. has been experiencing extreme winter weather, with icy conditions recently spreading even across southern states.

The Independent UK

Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction

Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat

Cinemablend

One Chicago Crossover Trailer Reveals The Returns Of Two Former Favorites, And Fans Are Already Freaking Out

Tune in to NBC in March to see them back in action.

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The Conversation

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects

Images and videos from Minneapolis, Chicago and other U.S. cities show masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents in military-style gear pointing weapons at people protesting or observing immigration enforcement actions. These are not typical firearms; they are riot control agents, and they emit cascades of projectiles or…

The Independent UK

Suspect arrested in ‘execution’ killing of mom at the Illinois bar she owned

47-year-old Julius E. Burkes arrested following fatal shooting of 30-year-old Courtney Drysdale

Cinemablend

Why NBC Is Taking One Chicago Off The Air (And When The Three Shows Will Be Back)

Here's what to know about the break for Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.

Reason

Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities Cost Half a Billion Dollars in 2025

Maintaining a uniformed domestic security force is pricey in terms of life, liberty, and dollars.

Barchart

Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday

The wheat complex was mixed at on Tuesday, with the hard red contracts feeling weakness. Chicago SRW futures were steady to 1 1/2 cents higher KC HRW futures were fractionally mixed across the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat was down 3 to 4 cents in the front months at the close....

The Times of India

Pakistan-born Anosh Ahmed, hospital executive who fled US after $290 million fraud, arrested in Serbia

Pakistan-born Anosh Ahmed, a former executive at Loretto Hospital in Chicago, has been arrested in Serbia after fleeing the United States following charges of defrauding the federal government of $290 million.

The Independent UK

Greg Bovino pushed back against ICE order for ‘targeted’ arrests during Chicago raids: report

Trump’s ‘commander-at-large’ for surges in Democratic-led cities allegedly ‘declined’ to follow orders, emails show

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