Headlines

Politico

Shutdown Deal Hits Senate Snag

A Trump-backed bipartisan deal to fund most of the federal government stalled in the Senate over GOP objections, raising the likelihood of a brief partial shutdown as lawmakers scramble ahead of the deadline.

Read Full Story

The Weather Channel

Here Comes Winter Storm Gianna

A powerful nor’easter named Winter Storm Gianna is expected to rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone this weekend, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, extreme cold and coastal flooding from the Carolinas through New England.

Read Full Story

New York Post

Impersonator Tried To Free Mangione

Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota man obsessed with Luigi Mangione posed as an FBI agent armed with a pizza cutter in a delusional attempt to free the accused CEO killer from a Brooklyn jail.

Read Full Story

The Washington Post

ICE Expands Surveillance Tech

ICE has rapidly expanded its use of advanced surveillance tools, raising alarm among lawmakers and civil rights groups as the agency monitors immigrants, protesters, and U.S. citizens.

Read Full Story

Associated Press

Shadow Network Protects Migrants

As ICE ramps up mass arrests in Minneapolis, a loose, anonymous network of residents is tracking agents, warning immigrant communities, and staging noisy mobile protests, highlighting growing resistance and escalating tensions.

Read Full Story

Mediaite

Of Course New Pretti Video Matters

An opinion piece argues that video of Alex Pretti harassing federal agents neither justifies his later killing nor absolves him, but exposes how heated political rhetoric and protest culture have escalated street-level tensions and violence.

Read Full Story

CNN

Detainee’s Son Dies Amidst Crisis

A Texas man detained by ICE was denied temporary release to see or bury his disabled adult son, who died after months without his sole caregiver, prompting family outrage over what they call a cruel lack of compassion.

Read Full Story

The Guardian

The Rise of Fafo Parenting

The rise of “Fafo parenting,” popularized on social media, reflects a backlash against gentle parenting, with supporters praising natural consequences while critics warn that extreme, hands-off approaches risk shame, emotional isolation and eroding trust.

Read Full Story

The Kansas City Star

Why I Didn’t Vote for Belichick

A Hall of Fame voter explains that while Bill Belichick clearly deserves induction, a flawed voting system forced a choice that prioritized long-overlooked senior players facing possibly their last chance at enshrinement.

Read Full Story

USA Today

Detention Centers Under Fire

Immigrant families detained at a Texas ICE facility describe sick children, inadequate medical care and prolonged confinement, as advocates warn the Trump administration’s revived family detention policies are harming children’s physical and mental health.

Read Full Story

The Times

Is Josh the New Karen?

An opinion piece explores how “Josh” has emerged online as a meme archetype for an insensitive, smug boyfriend, drawing uneasy comparisons to “Karen” and raising questions about how internet jokes can stigmatize real people’s names.

Read Full Story

CNBC

“Tesla of Yesterday Is Gone”

Elon Musk signaled a radical shift for Tesla, unveiling a $20 billion spending plan that pivots the company away from cars and toward robotics, driverless technology and AI, marking the end of Tesla’s traditional auto-first era.

Read Full Story

Star Tribune

Klobuchar Runs for MN Governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar entered Minnesota’s 2026 governor’s race, reshaping the contest as Democrats seek to retain control after Gov. Tim Walz exited and Republicans target fraud and unrest as central issues.

Read Full Story

ABC News

Omar Attacker Is Charged

A Minnesota man was federally charged after allegedly spraying Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall, amid heightened political tensions and a sharp rise in threats against lawmakers.

Read Full Story

National Review

Jacob Frey: A Tale of Two Tweets

An opinion column argues that while Jacob Frey is legally correct that Minneapolis need not enforce federal immigration law, his calls for ICE to leave Minnesota contradict constitutional limits and undermine federal authority.

Read Full Story

NBC News

Genes Are the Key to Lifespan

A new twin-study analysis finds genetics may account for up to 55% of human lifespan—far higher than past estimates—while still leaving nearly half of life expectancy influenced by lifestyle, environment and behavior.

Read Full Story

The Hollywood Reporter

“Stranger Things” Sets Record

The series finale of "Stranger Things" set a new Nielsen streaming record with 8.65 billion viewing minutes in one week, as early 2026 also brought continued growth for shows like "Fallout" and renewed interest in "The Pitt."

Read Full Story

NPR

Lauer Allegations Resurface

Former NBC producer Brooke Nevils recounts her alleged sexual assault by "Matt Lauer" and the career-threatening power dynamics behind her silence in her memoir "Unspeakable Things".

Read Full Story

Mental Floss

5 Famous Musical Mistakes

Classic songs by artists like "The Beatles", "Led Zeppelin", and "Aerosmith" show how audible studio mistakes and accidents helped make timeless recordings feel human and unforgettable.

Read Full Story

Gothamist

NYC Toll Success Amid Legal Strife

NYC’s congestion pricing program generated "$562 million" net in its first year, exceeding revenue targets, cutting traffic and pollution, and funding transit upgrades, despite legal challenges and earlier political delays.

Read Full Story