Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’ 17. January 2026 (02:07) After Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis, calls grow for accountability in the shooting of Keith Porter Jr on New Year’s EveUS citizens and permanent residents: have you been racially profiled by ICE?Family and friends of a Los Angeles man who was killed by an off-duty US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer over the holidays are urging local officials to arrest and prosecute the federal agent.Keith Porter Jr, a 43-year-old father of two, was fatally shot by an ICE officer on New Year’s Eve outside his apartment complex, according to LA and federal officials. An LA police department (LAPD) spokesperson said after the incident that Porter had fired gunshots into the air. A US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson said the off-duty immigration officer was “forced to defensively use his weapon” while responding to an “active shooter”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US justice department to inquire into Minnesota leaders for alleged conspiracy to obstruct ICE 17. January 2026 (01:59) Tim Walz, state’s Democratic governor and Jacob Frey, Minneapolis mayor, have been vocal critics of immigration crackdownThe US justice department is investigating Minnesota’s political leaders for allegedly conspiring to obstruct the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown there, according to multiple reports.The investigation, which CBS News first reported, marks an extraordinary use of federal power to challenge two of the crackdown’s most vocal Democratic critics, including the state’s governor, Tim Walz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism 17. January 2026 (00:30) Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does not increase the chance that the child will be autistic, or have ADHD or an intellectual disability, a “gold standard” review of the evidence has found.The findings debunk Donald Trump’s claims last September that the painkiller causes autism, which were condemned by medical, women’s health and scientific organisations around the world. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Illinois surgeon indicted for double homicide of ex-wife and husband 16. January 2026 (23:40) Grand jury in Ohio charged Michael David McKee, 39, with aggravated murder and burglary for fatal shootingsAn Ohio grand jury has indicted an Illinois surgeon in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her dentist husband, who were killed in their Columbus home in December in a case that initially generated nationwide mystery.Court records show a Franklin county grand jury charged Michael David McKee on 16 January with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
White House announces Gaza ‘board of peace’ with Tony Blair, Jared Kushner and Marco Rubio 16. January 2026 (23:27) Body chaired by Trump tasked with overseeing reconstruction of Gaza and transitional administrationThe White House has released a list of officials appointed by Donald Trump to what he’s calling a “board of peace”, tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, and its transitional administration.The names included US secretary of state Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff, the White House said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US boy, 11, allegedly shoots father to death after Nintendo Switch taken away 16. January 2026 (23:00) Pennsylvania boy facing criminal homicide charges after 13 January shooting at family’s homeAn 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy allegedly shot his father to death after previously having his Nintendo Switch handheld gaming system taken away.The boy is facing criminal homicide charges after a 13 January shooting at his family’s home in Duncannon Borough. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Virginia to vote on Democrat-favored redistricting after lawmakers advanced plan 16. January 2026 (20:39) Virginia joins states from California to Florida in mid-decade redistricting push after party-line senate voteVirginia lawmakers approved a measure on Friday that could ultimately clear the way for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional maps and add as many as four Democratic-leaning seats.The legislature sent voters a constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers to redraw the lines this year and circumvent a panel that is supposed to be in charge of drawing district lines. Democrats currently represent six of Virginia’s 11 congressional districts, and have said they will pursue a plan in which they are favored in either nine or 10 of the state’s congressional districts. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime 16. January 2026 (19:46) Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular supportReza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former pro-western monarch, has predicted the country’s Islamic regime will fall and claimed he is “uniquely” placed to head a successor government.His bid to assume the leadership of a possible new Iran follows weeks of mass protests that have left thousands dead after being brutally suppressed by security forces. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democrats condemn ‘trauma and terror’ of Trump’s ICE surge in Minnesota 16. January 2026 (19:41) Congress members hold field hearing in St Paul, warning of future investigation into federal agents’ deadly use of forcePeople in Minneapolis and St Paul: what is life like in the Twin Cities right now?A large group of Democratic Congress members, senators and state politicians on Friday condemned the “intense trauma and terror” caused by Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.One lawmaker warned the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, to preserve records for an investigation into the administration’s deadly use of force. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
ChatGPT to start showing ads in the US 16. January 2026 (19:24) Ads to be placed alongside answers as OpenAI looks to beef up revenue for flagship AI productChatGPT will start including advertisements beside answers for US users as OpenAI seeks a new revenue stream.The ads will be tested first in ChatGPT for US users only, the company announced on Friday, after increasing speculation that the San Francisco firm would turn to a potential cashflow model on top of its current subscriptions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
