Chicago residents face a severe cold snap and light snow during the weekend, affecting Sunday's Bears game and continuing into early next week. Meteorologists forecast kickoff temperatures near 18°F, light snow showers possible during the game, and wind chills at or below zero, with some forecasts predicting wind chills down...
MINNEAPOLIS, a federal judge on Friday barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal officers from detaining or using tear gas against peaceful protesters who were not obstructing authorities during an immigration enforcement operation. U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issued the order in a case filed in December by six Minnesota...
Minneapolis — A federal judge on Jan. 16 barred immigration agents from detaining or using crowd-control munitions against peaceful protesters and observers during enforcement operations, issuing an injunction after a December lawsuit brought by six Minnesota activists. The order forbids arrests or detentions absent reasonable suspicion and bans pepper spray,...
RICHMOND, Va. Abigail Spanberger was officially sworn in Saturday as Virginia's 75th governor, becoming the first woman elected to lead the commonwealth after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in November. Her inauguration featured a traditional ceremony, parade and statements pledging unity and policies to address affordability, jobs and health care. Democrats...
Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Justice Department is investigating Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration enforcement, reports said. On Jan. 16, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez issued an injunction restricting tactics used by immigration agents, barring arrests and use of tear gas against peaceful...
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday named a seven-member Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's temporary governance and reconstruction and will chair it. Announced Jan. 16 were the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK prime minister Tony Blair, special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, World Bank President Ajay...
United States documented fast-moving snow squalls and Arctic air sweeping regions weekend. Friday morning, Omaha saw three squalls with gusts up to 45 mph and reduced visibility. Late Saturday, Northeast Ohio experienced embedded snow squalls and thundersnow, producing whiteouts, slick roads, and gusts 30 mph. Michigan expanded Winter Weather Advisories...
Washington officials urged PJM Interconnection Friday to hold an emergency auction to accelerate construction of more than $15 billion in baseload generation to meet rising demand from data centers and reduce reliability risks and electricity price pressures across the mid-Atlantic. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joined...
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will pardon former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a federal campaign finance violation; prosecutors had sought one year in prison and her sentencing was set for later this...
United States. President Donald Trump Saturday threatened tariffs on eight European countries to press for talks on the sale of Greenland, posting on Truth Social that a 10% tariff will take effect February 1, 2026, rising to 25% on June 1 if no purchase agreement is reached. The targeted countries...
