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Charleston, S.C. meteorologists warn of a potential winter storm impacting the Southeast weekend. Forecast models indicate cold Arctic air interacting with incoming moisture could produce freezing rain, sleet and snow across parts of South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana. Local stations have issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday, and National Weather Service products show elevated risks for heavy snow in North Carolina and freezing rain across much of South Carolina. Officials advise preparations for hazardous travel and power outages. Updates will follow as model guidance refines timing and impacts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — NORAD said on January 20 that it will deploy aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to support long-planned defence activities, coordinated with Denmark and with Greenland informed. The announcement followed President Donald Trump's public push to acquire the semi-autonomous territory and his Truth Social claim that Greenland is 'imperative' to national and world security after speaking with NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte. NORAD said forces have requisite diplomatic clearances and will operate alongside aircraft from the United States and Canada. Officials characterised the missions as routine defence cooperation, citing diplomatic coordination. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

St. Paul, Minnesota — Federal immigration agents forced entry into a home Sunday and detained ChongLy “Scott” Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, at gunpoint, according to family and video evidence. Agents handcuffed Thao, removed him outside in subfreezing temperatures while he wore shorts and Crocs, and photographed and fingerprinted him before returning him to his residence without explanation or apology. Neighbors recorded the encounter and local officials criticized the warrantless action amid a broader surge of federal officers in the Twin Cities. Authorities have not publicly explained the detention, raising local concerns. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Minneapolis authorities and federal agents have become focal points after a January 7 federal enforcement operation in which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good, sparking national protests. This week, demonstrators and immigrant advocates marched in Philadelphia demanding an end to ICE raids, while officials in Minneapolis and other jurisdictions debated cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Congressional funding and policy changes have expanded ICE capacity, including hiring bonuses and increased personnel, and lawmakers proposed additional homeland security appropriations and state measures to support local participation in ICE programs. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington this week — The Supreme Court convened Wednesday this week to hear President Donald Trump's request to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after lower courts allowed her to remain in office. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend oral arguments amid Justice Department subpoenas tied to a $2.5 billion Fed renovation and his June Senate testimony. The case follows Trump's Aug. 25 social-media removal notice and centers on presidential authority over independent regulators; the high court kept Cook in place while litigation proceeds. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Powell's attendance at the hearing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Boulder, Colorado, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch Monday after a fast-moving coronal mass ejection and an X1.9-class solar flare. Forecasts predicted auroral displays across the northern United States and farther south between 6 PM and 2 AM, with cameras detecting faint activity at lower latitudes. Agencies warned of potential satellite and GPS disruptions, radio interference, aviation and power system impacts, and elevated radiation exposure on polar flights and in low Earth orbit. Officials noted this is the strongest storm since October 2003. Based on 7 articles reviewed and research.

Hudsonville, Mich., emergency crews responded Monday after more than 100 vehicles collided on Interstate 196 during whiteout and icy conditions. Michigan State Police and Ottawa County deputies reported an estimated 30 to 40 semitrailer trucks among the wreckage and multiple jackknifed rigs. Authorities closed I-196 between exits 55 and 62 and used buses to move stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School, where responders arranged pickups. Officials reported numerous injuries, with nine to 12 people taken to hospitals and no fatalities confirmed. Crews worked through the afternoon to remove vehicles and clear highway. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Police responded Sunday, Jan. 18, to the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane after reports of a shooting that injured Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly. Officers found both victims and transported them to an area hospital; both were reported in stable condition. Authorities recovered shell casings at the scene and said local, state and federal agencies are assisting the active investigation. Chief Justice Loretta Rush notified judges statewide and courts arranged coverage to keep dockets moving while investigators search for a suspect. Mayor Roswarski commented. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Saturday's divisional round. McDermott coached Buffalo for nine seasons, compiling a 98-50 regular season record and an 8-8 playoff mark without advancing to a Super Bowl. Owner Terry Pegula said the organization needs a new leadership structure and announced general manager Brandon Beane will oversee the coaching search. The franchise had won a playoff game in seven straight seasons but fell short of a Super Bowl appearance. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting this research.

United States. Local and state fuel averages shifted this week as national gasoline prices rose slightly while several states reported lower or steady pump costs. AAA and GasBuddy reported statewide changes Monday: Georgia fell to $2.64 per gallon, South Carolina held near $2.47, Michigan rose to about $2.96, and Peoria averaged $2.85. Analysts attributed movements to crude oil price shifts toward $60 per barrel, winter-blend supplies, refinery issues and local supply differences. Drivers saw mixed weekly changes compared with last month and last year. Price impacts varied across metropolitan and rural markets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.