SANTA MONICA, California — Federal and company records show that on Jan. 23 a Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child near Grant Elementary School during morning drop-off. The child suffered minor injuries and was evaluated by emergency responders. Waymo reported vehicle braked from about 17 mph to under 6 mph...
Chicago — Meteorologists forecast lake-effect snow to impact Chicago Friday into Saturday, producing scattered to heavy bursts that could create rapidly changing travel conditions. Bands forming over Lake Michigan around 5 a.m. and driven ashore by north-northeast winds by midmorning could drop 2–6 inches in many areas, with localized totals...
United States — Local governments advanced multiple affordable housing actions this week. In Stateline, Nevada, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced a notice of preparation for an environmental impact study on Phase 3 housing amendments and scheduled a scoping meeting for February 11. In Truckee, California, Town Council reviewed updates...
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Homan, White House border czar, told reporters Thursday that federal immigration agencies are developing a plan to reduce the number of officers deployed in Minnesota once state and local officials provide cooperation, particularly access to local jails. Homan said he met with Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week after the Fed voted 10-2 to hold its benchmark rate, urging that the central bank "substantially" lower rates and calling Powell a "moron" on Truth Social. Trump said higher rates raise government interest expense and tied...
MINNEAPOLIS — Border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that federal immigration agents will be reduced only after state and local cooperation, following a fatal shooting of a protester Saturday. Homan briefed reporters after arriving Monday and meeting Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday. He said operations...
Charlotte, N.C. Meteorologists issued winter storm watches across the Southeast this week as an upper-level low and a surface low off Southeast coast are expected to produce snow and extreme cold from late Friday through Sunday. Forecasts called for accumulations mostly 4–8 inches in parts of central and piedmont North...
ST. PAUL — Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, posting a campaign video on X that cited recent state tragedies and federal actions. Klobuchar said Minnesotans have “been through a lot” and pledged to unify the state, oppose President Trump’s immigration enforcement in...
Portland, Maine. Senator Susan Collins announced Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended enhanced enforcement operations in the state after discussions with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Collins said there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations, while normal ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection activities will...
United States — President Donald Trump ordered deployment of a US carrier strike group to the Middle East and warned Iran that a larger strike would follow if negotiations fail. US officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said military forces stand ready while the administration is reviewing options. The United...
