Minneapolis reels after fatal shooting |
Wednesday's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, by a federal immigration agent has a city already on edge inching closer to a chaotic precipice. |
The situation is escalating as federal officials including President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem give one account of the incident, while local officials including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are saying something else entirely – while using strong language urging the feds to leave. Live updates with the latest developments. | Protests in New York after Minneapolis ICE shooting REuters |
NYC one step closer to universal childcare |
Zohran Mamdani ran for New York City mayor on a promise to make life more affordable. One of his signature pledges, to bring free universal childcare to the city, has moved closer to reality thanks to a proposed partnership with the state. |
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state would partner with the city to launch childcare for all 2-year-olds in NYC. The plan, part of Hochul's proposed state budget, still needs approval from the Legislature. | New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a press conference at NYPD headquarters in New York City on Jan. 6, 2026. Angelina Katsanis, REUTERS |
US withdraws from climate, environmental orgs |
Trump's announcement calls them "contrary to the interests of the United States," but one expert called the move "a strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return." |
Gen Z has a lock on mental health literacy, self-care and work-life balance. But could all of that make them susceptible to loneliness? Or selfishness? |
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