SUMMARY: Jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli has entered her third week of a hunger strike in Rustavi, Georgia, where her health is deteriorating. Arrested on January 12 during an anti-government protest, she is charged with assaulting a police officer after reportedly being abused in custody. Human rights advocates warn that her life is in danger, reflecting a broader crackdown on dissent by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which has faced allegations of election fraud. Other protesters, including actor Andro Chichinadze, are also facing charges. Critics assert the government’s tactics mirror repressive measures seen in Russia.

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SUMMARY: On Monday, businesses across the U.S. closed in a loosely organized protest against President Trump’s immigration policies. Participation varied as many workers, particularly immigrants, couldn’t afford to miss a day of income, fearing it would affect their ability to pay bills. While some businesses, such as small Latino restaurants and hair salons, closed, major employers and industries like construction remained open. Despite this, many Latino-owned businesses and daycares saw reduced attendance, with families and workers showing support. The movement aimed to raise awareness of the fear affecting immigrant communities. Utah’s political leaders, however, defended the policies, arguing that only criminals were targeted.

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SUMMARY: President Trump is moving forward with tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China, which will affect various imports, including oil, food, furniture, and pharmaceuticals. Canada and Mexico have delayed tariffs for one month, but Wall Street reacted negatively, with the Dow dropping over 600 points. Local pharmacists are concerned about the impact of these tariffs, particularly on drug prices. Many pharmacies already face challenges due to insurance reimbursements not covering costs, and the tariffs could lead to medication shortages. However, some pharmaceutical companies have been preparing to minimize the impact, and the tariff hike on Mexico is delayed for now.

RX Oasis Pharmacy is one of many local pharmacies that are watching what’s happening with the proposed tariff hike for China, Mexico, and Canada.

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