https://santiagochronicle.com/c/latest Latest en-CL https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-targeted-at-minneapolis-town-hall-as-incident-intensifies-u https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-targeted-at-minneapolis-town-hall-as-incident-intensifies-u Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a town hall in Minneapolis when a man sprayed an unknown substance at her, according to reports. The incident came amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement and a broader dispute involving federal agents’ actions in Minnesota. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-near-atla https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-near-atla Federal agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County’s main elections office in Union City, Georgia, on Wednesday, with local officials saying they were scrambling for clarity on what the search targeted. The warrant’s purpose was not immediately disclosed, but the move landed in a politically charged landscape shaped by years of false claims about voter fraud in the Atlanta-area county. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:19 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-the-fed-as-tech-earnings-loom-and-layoff-headlines-r https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-the-fed-as-tech-earnings-loom-and-layoff-headlines-r U.S. investors headed into Wednesday watching two forces at once: a Federal Reserve rate decision due later in the day and a wave of high-profile corporate updates from Big Tech. Stock futures were higher after the S&P 500’s recent record run, while gold stayed firm and bitcoin hovered near the high end of its recent range. Corporate news also carried a sharper edge: Amazon signaled another major round of job cuts, and questions about AI spending and productivity gains remained front and center ahead of results from several household-name technology companies. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:07:12 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-stocks-mixed-as-medicare-proposal-jolts-insurers-micron-and-salesforce https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-stocks-mixed-as-medicare-proposal-jolts-insurers-micron-and-salesforce U.S. stock futures were split early Tuesday as chip names rose and health-insurance shares slid after a federal proposal pointed to nearly flat Medicare Advantage payment growth in 2027. Investors also sifted major earnings updates and watched signs of strength in tech spending, including Micron’s Singapore expansion and a large U.S. Army deal for Salesforce. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-us-consumer-confidence-sinks-in-january-to-its-weakest-level-since-201 https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-us-consumer-confidence-sinks-in-january-to-its-weakest-level-since-201 A sharp drop in the Conference Board’s January reading shows households growing more anxious about jobs, prices, tariffs and politics, even as the economy continues to expand. The expectations gauge remains at recession-warning levels, adding pressure on policymakers to show progress on affordability and hiring. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:07 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-health-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare U.S. health insurers sold off sharply after the federal government proposed a net 0.09% payment increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027, far below what Wall Street expected. The proposal, coupled with risk-model and coding changes, intensified investor worries about margins and sparked renewed debate over pricing, benefits and program sustainability. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:34 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-fed-set-to-hold-rates-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-intensifying-polit https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-fed-set-to-hold-rates-as-powell-faces-doj-probe-and-intensifying-polit The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but the meeting is unfolding amid an extraordinary political backdrop: a Justice Department probe into Chair Jerome Powell and a looming White House decision over who will replace him when his term ends in May. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-upends-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flights https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-upends-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flights A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States disrupted travel on Monday, with airlines canceling thousands of flights and delaying hundreds more as snow and freezing rain hit major corridors. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:17 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-daily-life-as-tens-of-thousands-of-u- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-daily-life-as-tens-of-thousands-of-u- A sprawling winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has closed schools, knocked out power, and snarled transportation as airlines cancel and delay huge numbers of flights. Emergency declarations and weather alerts have stretched from the South into the Northeast, forcing communities to shift classes online, suspend public services, and warn residents to avoid icy roads. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:41 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-mega-cap-earnings-as-winter-storm-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-mega-cap-earnings-as-winter-storm-s U.S. markets opened the week watching a heavy calendar: major tech earnings, a Federal Reserve rate decision and rising geopolitical friction. A sprawling winter storm continued to ripple through transportation, while investors pushed into traditional havens as uncertainty stayed high. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:10 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minneapolis-protests-intensify-after-fatal-shooting-of-nurse-filmed-du https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minneapolis-protests-intensify-after-fatal-shooting-of-nurse-filmed-du Protests and a general strike continued to ripple through Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during a confrontation tied to demonstrations against a sweeping enforcement surge. Officials disputed early claims about the incident as political pressure mounted for investigations and policy changes. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:02 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-major-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-nationwide-as-thousands-of-flights- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-major-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-nationwide-as-thousands-of-flights- A sprawling winter system delivered snow, ice and deep cold from the South into the Northeast, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and forcing mass flight cancellations as airlines scrambled to rebook travelers. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:23 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-us-travel-and-closures-as-millions-stay-under-aler https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-us-travel-and-closures-as-millions-stay-under-aler A sprawling winter system pushed across large parts of the United States, prompting school closures, remote-learning plans, flight cancellations, and renewed warnings about ice and heavy snow. Officials urged residents to limit travel as utilities worked to restore power and transportation agencies treated roads. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-republic-day-2026-in-india-parade-timings-theme-chief-guests-and-entry https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-republic-day-2026-in-india-parade-timings-theme-chief-guests-and-entry India marks its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the main ceremony and parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The schedule, security rules, theme, and chief guests highlight how the country is staging one of its largest annual civic events. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:51 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-investigation-into-x-over-grok-deepfake-sexual-images https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-eu-opens-formal-investigation-into-x-over-grok-deepfake-sexual-images European regulators have opened a new Digital Services Act case targeting X after its Grok chatbot was linked to nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes. The inquiry also widens scrutiny of how X’s recommendation systems may amplify harmful synthetic content. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-shutters-schools-and-disrupts-travel-across-the-u https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-shutters-schools-and-disrupts-travel-across-the-u A wide-reaching winter storm pushed millions of Americans under warnings and advisories, triggering remote learning and closures from major city districts to universities. Officials urged people to avoid travel as ice, snow, and power outages spread across multiple regions. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:53 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-label-after-minneapolis-prot https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-label-after-minneapolis-prot The Trump White House is working to separate the president from inflammatory language used by senior officials after a Border Patrol officer fatally shot a Minneapolis protester. Videos are fueling scrutiny as Minnesota seeks to halt the operation in court. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:32 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-storm-chaos-snarls https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-storm-chaos-snarls U.S. markets opened a pivotal week with investors watching major tech earnings and the Federal Reserve, while a sprawling winter storm disrupted flights and President Donald Trump revived trade tensions with a new tariff threat toward Canada. Gold futures, fueled by uncertainty, pushed through $5,000 an ounce for the first time. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-snarling-u-s-travel-in https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-snarling-u-s-travel-in A powerful winter storm that swept large parts of the United States over the weekend forced airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, with more disruptions already posted for Monday. Major hubs along the East Coast were among the hardest hit, and carriers issued broad travel waivers as crews and airports struggled with snow, ice, and extreme cold. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-expands-disruption-as-states-declare-emergencies-and https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-expands-disruption-as-states-declare-emergencies-and A major winter storm unofficially dubbed “Winter Storm Fern” is driving widespread emergency declarations and paralyzing U.S. travel, with tens of thousands of delays and cancellations mounting as snow, ice and arctic cold spread east. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-anger-spreads-after-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agent-as-protests-w https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-anger-spreads-after-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agent-as-protests-w A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement set off nationwide backlash, with video evidence challenging official claims and raising fresh questions about accountability, oversight, and the scale of federal operations in U.S. cities. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minnesota-shooting-by-federal-agent-triggers-nationwide-protests-and-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minnesota-shooting-by-federal-agent-triggers-nationwide-protests-and-s A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent has sparked demonstrations in multiple U.S. cities, reignited scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, and raised the stakes for Congress as funding negotiations head into the week. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:48:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-nationwide-with-mass-cancellations-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-nationwide-with-mass-cancellations-a A sprawling winter storm spanning much of the U.S. is triggering emergency declarations, power outages and major travel chaos. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights as snow, sleet and ice spread across multiple regions and colder air lingers behind the system. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:43 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-nationwide-outrage-grows-after-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-nationwide-outrage-grows-after-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-a A fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal immigration agents is sparking protests and political blowback, while a major winter storm system continues to disrupt travel and daily life across the United States. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-white-house-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting-sparks-p https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-white-house-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting-sparks-p A private White House screening of a new documentary about the first lady drew sharp criticism as Democrats focused on a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents and renewed threats to block DHS funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-killing-video-disputes-federal-accou https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-killing-video-disputes-federal-accou Outrage grew nationwide after a Minneapolis man was fatally shot by federal agents, with video and witness accounts challenging claims that he posed an armed threat. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-fatally-shot-by-federal-age https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-fatally-shot-by-federal-age A second fatal shooting by federal agents in a matter of weeks has triggered demonstrations and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. Officials and witnesses dispute what happened in Minneapolis, and the case is rapidly becoming a national flashpoint. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-barrels-across-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-snarli https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-barrels-across-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-snarli A sprawling winter storm is spreading snow, sleet and damaging ice from the South into the Northeast, triggering emergency declarations, widespread outages and major flight disruptions as officials warn the worst conditions could linger into early week. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-border-patrol-fatally-shoots-minneapolis-nurse-d https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-border-patrol-fatally-shoots-minneapolis-nurse-d A U.S. Border Patrol agent’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse in Minneapolis, sparked fresh protests and sharpened a political fight over aggressive immigration enforcement. Video and witness accounts conflict with federal claims that Pretti posed an armed threat, and Minnesota officials are demanding an independent, transparent investigation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:47 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-minneapolis-shooting-as-democrats-threaten-dhs-fu https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-minneapolis-shooting-as-democrats-threaten-dhs-fu Anger spread across U.S. cities after an American citizen was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, the second such killing in less than three weeks. Video from the scene is central to a dispute over what happened, and the episode is now colliding with a looming Washington funding battle. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-protests-swell-after-border-patrol-fatally-shoots-icu-nurs https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-protests-swell-after-border-patrol-fatally-shoots-icu-nurs Large demonstrations spread from Minneapolis to other U.S. cities after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a confrontation tied to an expanded immigration enforcement push. Officials dispute whether he was armed, while state leaders demand evidence preservation and an independent investigation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:35 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-across-the-u-s-triggering-emergen https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-across-the-u-s-triggering-emergen A sprawling winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is moving across the United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice, and Arctic cold. Officials in multiple states have issued emergency declarations as airlines cancel thousands of flights and communities brace for outages, treacherous roads, and prolonged freezes. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:31 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-extreme-cold-and-widespread-outages-across-t https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-extreme-cold-and-widespread-outages-across-t Winter Storm Fern pushed a dangerous mix of snow, ice and Arctic air across the southern and eastern United States, triggering emergency declarations, mass flight cancellations and hundreds of thousands of power outages. Utilities, state agencies and federal responders prepared for multi-day disruptions as temperatures plunged. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:04 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-snarls-travel-and-operations-as-millions-brace-for-i https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-snarls-travel-and-operations-as-millions-brace-for-i A sprawling winter storm stretching from the Southern Plains toward the Northeast is bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice and deep cold, with thousands of flight cancellations and emergency declarations across multiple states. Forecasters warn impacts will cascade into commuting, power restoration and supply chains through Monday. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:04:09 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-surge-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-addi https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-surge-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-addi A second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents in a matter of weeks has sparked fresh protests and intensified a political showdown in Washington over Department of Homeland Security funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:21 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-surge-after-minneapolis-man-killed-by-federal-agents-as-video https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-surge-after-minneapolis-man-killed-by-federal-agents-as-video A fatal shooting in Minneapolis has sparked nationwide protests after video appeared to show 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, contradicting claims from senior Trump administration officials. The case is fueling renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics and intensifying political pressure in Washington. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-east-grounding-flights-and-straining-power-g https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-east-grounding-flights-and-straining-power-g A major winter storm sweeping from the Plains toward the East Coast is bringing snow, sleet, and dangerous ice, disrupting travel and leaving large areas under emergency alerts as utilities brace for outages and prolonged cold. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:40 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-u-s-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-w https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-u-s-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-w A sprawling winter storm is disrupting travel and daily life across large parts of the United States, with airlines canceling thousands of flights and utilities warning that ice and heavy snow could keep some customers in the dark for days. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:40:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-minneapolis-nurse-dem https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-minneapolis-nurse-dem A fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal agents has fueled protests nationwide, with video disputed by officials. Senate Democrats signaled they may block a funding package if it includes Homeland Security money tied to immigration enforcement agencies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:52 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-refund-remind https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-refund-remind A sprawling winter storm battered much of the U.S., prompting thousands of flight cancellations and major airport disruptions. Airlines urged travelers to rebook, while consumer advocates highlighted that canceled flights qualify for full refunds, even on non-refundable tickets. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:05:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-outages-and-travel-chaos-across-the-u-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-outages-and-travel-chaos-across-the-u-s A sprawling winter system is pushing heavy snow and dangerous ice from the South and Midwest toward the Northeast, knocking out power and grounding flights as states declare emergencies and utilities brace for prolonged strain. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:40:12 GMT