Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, firmly stated that the United States will not take control of the territory, in response to President Trump’s desire to annex it. Trump had expressed intentions to acquire Greenland, but Nielsen emphasized Greenland’s independence and self-determination. Despite a visit by Vice President JD Vance and his delegation, which Greenlanders resisted, the U.S. officials were not invited by the island’s government, leading to changes in their itinerary and protests in the capital.
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San Francisco’s aggressive push to get more unhoused people off city streets
San Francisco is intensifying its efforts to address homelessness through targeted enforcement of illegal camping laws, with nearly 1,000 arrests or citations occurring since mid-2024, although few lead to charges. City officials, including police Sgt. Dennis Hoang and Mayor Daniel Lurie, emphasize that the goal is to offer shelter and services rather than criminalize poverty, as nearly half of the city's 8,000 homeless individuals are now sheltered. Despite these efforts, many unhoused individuals express concerns...
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