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This message comes from Data Bricks, the data in AI company. Are your AI agents working? Most aren't reliable for business. You need AI that's accurate. Agent Bricks, AI agents grounded in your data and built for your goals. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Rylan Barton. President Trump says he's agreed to the framework of a future deal on Greenland. NPR's Afr Franco Ordonez reports Trump is also canceling his threat to impose new

tariffs on European countries. President Trump announced on social media that the U.S. form the framework, which relates to the entire Arctic region, after meeting with NATO's Secretary General Mark Ruta. It's not clear what this framework would entail, but the possibility of a deal represents a major breakthrough after weeks of escalating rhetoric by the president, charging that the U.S. needs ownership and control of the Danish territory. He says Greenland is a national security issue for the U.S. Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark, the U.K., and six other countries that had planned to take part in military exercises around Greenland. Franco, Ordonez, NPR News.

An appeals court has blocked a ruling in Minnesota that restricts aggressive tactics, rather, of immigration officers. A lower court had barred the use of pepper spray and prohibited agents from stopping vehicles that were following them. The order contained no explanation. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is readying more active duty soldiers for a possible deployment to Minneapolis. That's on the heels of the Justice Department's issuing subpoenas to Democratic officials in Minnesota, alleging they are impeding the work of immigration agents. And PR's Kat Lonsdorf has more. Grand jury subpoenas went out to several local and state leaders, including Governor Tim Walsh and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry.

The investigation centers on public comments both made after 37-year-old Renee McClain Good was killed by an ICE agent two weeks ago. officials in the Twin Cities are calling the subpoenas an intimidation tactic, while the administration accuses waltz and fry of using heated rhetoric. Meanwhile, those opposed to the federal immigration surge in Minneapolis are calling for a general strike on Friday, encouraging residents across the state to stay home from work and school and refrain from shopping in an act of protest. More than 300 businesses have said they plan to close. Kat Lansdorf, MPR News, Minneapolis. Iran's foreign minister is defending the crackdown on anti-government protests, more than four. thousand people have been killed in the uprising, according to human rights observers.

NPR's Jackie Northam reports. In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Arachi, blames what he calls domestic and foreign terrorist groups for the widespread bloodshed. Araqi says intentionally or not, President Trump's warning that the U.S. would attack Iran if protesters were killed gave the group's incentive to carry out attacks. He said their purpose was to drag the U.S. into another war on behalf of his. Israel. Adachi says while Iran showed restraint during the war with Israel in 2025, it would have no qualms firing back with everything it has if Iran came under renewed attack. Jackie Northam, NPR News. The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October today. This is NPR.

Divisions are emerging over President Trump's Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza. Some Western European countries are declining to join. Others are not. Committal, some see it as a rival to the UN Security Council's role in mediating global conflicts. Trump is looking to form the board officially this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. A new report finds that as many as 11 million Americans used magic mushrooms containing psilocybin in the past year. It's part of a broader trend towards microdosing when you take a small dose of a psychedelic drug, NPR's Will Stone has more. The RAND Drug Policy Research Center asks more than 10,000 adults about psychedelics.

Based on those responses, the researchers found that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, was by far the most widely used substance. Other popular psychedelics were MDMA, ketamine, and LSD. Many people said they microdose. While there's no single definition, generally that amounts to taking about 10% or less of a regular dose that would produce mind-altering effects. Proponents of microdosing often say they do it to improve their mood, relieve anxiety and depression, or promote creativity. However, there's not much high-quality research data on microdosing. Willstone and PR News. Players from English soccer team Manchester City will refund ticket costs for fans who traveled to Norway for the team's shocking three-to-one loss to tiny Bodo glimped. A team captain apologized after the game saying it was embarrassing.

Players will reimburse the 374 supporters who made the long journey to Boto, which is located north of the Arctic Circle. I'm Rylan Barton. you're listening to NPR News from Washington. This message comes from Wise, the app for international people using money around the globe. You can send, spend, and receive in up to 40 currencies with only a few simple taps. Be smart, get Wise. Download the Wise app today or visit wise.com. T's and Cs apply.