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AOC urges US Senate to block ICE funding after armed protestor fatally shot in Minneapolis
“Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday demanded Senate Democrats block funding for ICE after federal agents shot and killed an armed 37-year-old anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:27 -0500
“Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday demanded Senate Democrats block funding for ICE after federal agents shot and killed an armed 37-year-old anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:27 -0500

Over 60% percent of Jewish educators in the US reportedly experience antisemitism in the workplace — including from teachers unions
An overwhelming majority of Jewish educators in the US say they have seen first-hand -- or even experienced -- antisemitism in their respective schools, a new alarming study found.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:24 -0500
An overwhelming majority of Jewish educators in the US say they have seen first-hand -- or even experienced -- antisemitism in their respective schools, a new alarming study found.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:24 -0500

NYC dog goes viral for trying to walk in his new snow boots in adorable video: ‘Send help’
A Manhattan dog having a ruff time attempting to walk in his new snow boots went viral on Instagram -- with close to 1 million views.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:20:56 -0500
A Manhattan dog having a ruff time attempting to walk in his new snow boots went viral on Instagram -- with close to 1 million views.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:20:56 -0500

Officer ‘will lose finger’ after unhinged Minnesota rioters bite him during protests: DHS
Rioters tossed trash cans atop an armored vehicle and other projectiles, while screaming, “F- - k you!” at armed officers.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:48:42 -0500
Rioters tossed trash cans atop an armored vehicle and other projectiles, while screaming, “F- - k you!” at armed officers.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:48:42 -0500

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activates state National Guard, blasts federal government after shooting
“Minnesota’s justice system will have the last word on this,” he blustered, demanding President Trump withdraw federal agents from the state.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:37:22 -0500
“Minnesota’s justice system will have the last word on this,” he blustered, demanding President Trump withdraw federal agents from the state.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:37:22 -0500

Tri-state area and Midwest facing salt shortage while bracing for massive snowstorm
Shortages in road salt and rock salt used to coat sidewalks and driveways were being reported Saturday throughout Midwest and Northeast, including parts of Vermont, New Jersey and upstate New York.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:17:27 -0500
Shortages in road salt and rock salt used to coat sidewalks and driveways were being reported Saturday throughout Midwest and Northeast, including parts of Vermont, New Jersey and upstate New York.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:17:27 -0500

Gavin Newsom launches vicious attack on president over death of armed anti-ICE protestor: ‘Trump made a shooting happen’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed President Trump for the shooting of an anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis in a social media post on Saturday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:11:38 -0500
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed President Trump for the shooting of an anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis in a social media post on Saturday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:11:38 -0500

Snow-loving New Yorkers get creative with their sleds ahead of major Winter Storm Fern
Sleds are flying off the shelves as the Big Apple gears up for heavy snowfall on Sunday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:00:42 -0500
Sleds are flying off the shelves as the Big Apple gears up for heavy snowfall on Sunday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:00:42 -0500

Trump blasts Minnesota pols for ‘inciting insurrection’ in wake of shooting: ‘Where are the local police?’
The president accused Minnesota officials of “inciting insurrection” in the wake of Saturday’s shooting of a 37-year-old man who brandished a gun near federal agents.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:29:25 -0500
The president accused Minnesota officials of “inciting insurrection” in the wake of Saturday’s shooting of a 37-year-old man who brandished a gun near federal agents.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:29:25 -0500

How frigid weather stresses the US electric grid — and could lead to potential blackouts
Frigid weather drives record electricity demand, spiking prices and testing U.S. grid stability.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:14:36 -0500
Frigid weather drives record electricity demand, spiking prices and testing U.S. grid stability.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:14:36 -0500