Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing increased scrutiny in the ongoing search for missing person Nancy Guthrie, while the US government grapples with a partial shutdown that could lead to airport delays, and Amazon's Ring has ended a controversial partnership. These developments come as global leaders warn of a shifting world order and a Canadian community mourns the victims of a mass shooting.
Sheriff Nanos, who won re-election in 2024 by a narrow margin, has been the subject of public attention as the search for Guthrie nears the two-week mark, according to Fox News. The Sheriff has faced previous controversies, as shown by court records. In an interview with Fox News, Sheriff Nanos discussed the department's coordination with the FBI in the Guthrie case.
Meanwhile, a partial US government shutdown began on Saturday after lawmakers failed to agree on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as reported by BBC World. Travel groups and airlines have warned of potential disruptions, including flight delays and longer wait times, due to the risk of unscheduled absences by Transportation Security Administration workers. "Travellers and the US economy cannot afford to have essential TSA personnel working without pay," a joint statement from several groups, including Airlines for America, said.
In other news, Amazon's Ring has ended its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance firm, following public backlash over privacy concerns, according to BBC Technology. The deal, announced in October, would have allowed agencies working with Flock to access video captured on Ring devices for investigations. The decision to end the partnership came after a Ring advertisement aired during the Super Bowl sparked widespread criticism.
Adding to the global landscape, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the "rules-based world order 'no longer exists'" at the Munich Security Conference, as reported by BBC World. He also noted a "deep divide" between Europe and the United States. The conference took place against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's threats regarding Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland and tariffs on European imports.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where hundreds gathered to mourn the eight victims of a mass shooting, including six young school children, according to BBC World. "Canadians are with you, we will always be with you," Carney told the crowd.
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