But first: As a lifelong Phillies fan, it's almost impossible for me to root for a New York Yankee. But I might have to make an exception, at least temporarily. ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ |
Woman shot, killed by immigration agent in Minneapolis |
A 37-year-old woman was killed in a shooting by an immigration agent Wednesday in Minneapolis , but federal officials and local officials offered different accounts of what happened and the city's mayor had strong words for federal agents who've descended on the state in what's been called the largest immigration operation to date. |
The Department of Homeland Security said the agent "fired defensive shots" after the woman allegedly attempted to ram officers with her vehicle. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called that account "bull---," saying video showed the woman driving away from agents, not toward them. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the shooting "totally avoidable" and urged calm while blasting the Trump administration for its immigration enforcement actions in the state. | Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stand guard after a driver of a vehicle was shot in Minneapolis, on January 7, 2026. Tim Evans, Reuters |
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new U.S. dietary guidelines Wednesday . What's in: more protein, including meats. What's out: sugar and ultra-processed foods. |
Kennedy said his "message is clear: Eat real food," as he announced the revisions to the food pyramid, encouraging Americans to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods. |
| • | Aldrich Ames, once a CIA officer and the Cold War's most notorious Soviet and Russian spy, died at 84. | | • | Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents Rob and Michelle Reiner, was back in court Wednesday as his lawyer stepped away from the case. | | • | A Texas teachers union filed suit over investigations into members' comments about Charlie Kirk. | | • | Conservative writer Michael Reagan, the oldest son of President Ronald Reagan, died at age 80. | |
Can SoCal rise from the ashes? |
A year after deadly wildfires rampaged through Altadena, the smell of smoke, the ashy residue and the scars on the Southern California landscape remain. The fires last year killed more than 30 people, scorched tens of thousands of acres and caused billions in damages to homes, businesses and other structures − and residents and business owners are struggling with insurance hassles, bureaucratic hurdles and ongoing displacement. | One year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents struggle to recover the loss. Terry Baddoo |
Red, white, blue, Greenland? | A man walks as a Danish flag flutters next to a statue of Hans Egede, a Danish-Norwegian missionary, in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 9, 2025. Marko Djurica, REUTERS |
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