KEY POINTS MINNEAPOLIS — Renee Macklin Good, a 37 year old mother of three and recent resident of Minneapolis, was shot and killed Wednesday morning by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, officials and witnesses said. Good, who graduated from Old Dominion University in 2020 with a degree in English, was known as a poet, … Read more
KEY POINTS Washington — January 8, 2026, A small but significant bloc of Senate Republicans joined Democrats on Thursday to advance a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump from engaging in future military operations in Venezuela without congressional approval. Delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke in the wake of the administration’s high profile operation to … Read more
NASA is considering bringing its Crew‑11 astronauts home from the International Space Station earlier than scheduled following a medical situation involving one of the crew members. The astronaut, whose identity has not been disclosed, is reportedly stable, and a planned spacewalk was postponed as a precaution. KEY POINTS NASA confirmed the medical situation late Wednesday, … Read more
Jimbo Fisher criticized Lane Kiffin on Wednesday, calling him “the villain” over how his departure from Ole Miss to LSU unfolded as the Rebels prepared for their College Football Playoff semifinal in the Fiesta Bowl. Fisher said the timing of Kiffin’s move and the departure of multiple offensive assistants created unnecessary disruption for a team … Read more
NEW YORK — US stock futures declined Thursday as Wall Street’s early year gains stalled following a volatile trading session, highlighting investor caution ahead of major economic data and pending Supreme Court decisions. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 fell roughly 0.2 percent each, while contracts linked to the … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit responsible for allocating federal support to public media. Voted Jan. 5 to dissolve its operations following major federal funding cuts, raising concerns for local PBS and NPR stations across the United States. KEY POINTS The CPB, established by the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, has historically … Read more
LONDON — The identity of the so called “secret traitor” was unveiled in the latest episode of BBC One’s reality series The Traitors on Wednesday, adding a new layer of strategy and intrigue to the competitive psychological game. Contestant Fiona joined fellow traitors Stephen and Rachel in the castle turret to reveal her role, following … Read more
SpaceX is facing renewed resistance at the Federal Communications Commission over its proposal to launch fifteen thousand additional satellites for its cellular Starlink network. A plan that has drawn objections from rival satellite operators, environmental groups and spaceflight companies as regulators weigh how to manage crowded orbits and limited radio spectrum. KEY POINTS The debate … Read more
A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, in which a federal immigration agent shot and killed a thirty seven year old woman during an enforcement operation. Has ignited a sharp political clash over President Donald Trump’s deportation strategy and the expanding role of federal agents in Democratic led cities, according to federal and state … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The 32nd annual SAG nominations 2026 were announced Wednesday by SAG‑AFTRA, highlighting the strongest performances in film and television while also sparking debate over notable omissions. One Battle After Another led the list with seven nominations, setting a record for the ceremony, while acclaimed international productions and several high profile actors were … Read more
