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ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis Shooting Identified: Reports ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis Shooting Identified: Reports ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis Shooting Identified: Reports
ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis Shooting Identified: Reports An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been identified after killing a Minneapolis mother, in a shooting that sparked nationwide protests, according to reports. Jonathan Ross was identified as the ICE agent involved in the deadly shooting, The Minnesota Star Tribune first reported on Thursday, Jan. 8. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to FOX 9 in the Twin Cities that Ross was the shooter. Ross fired the shots that killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, at around 9:30 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The killing happened in a neighborhood near E…

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by Chris Spiker
New Haven, CT
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Avelo Ending Deportation Flights After Protests, Boycotts As ICE Backlash Grows Avelo Ending Deportation Flights After Protests, Boycotts As ICE Backlash Grows Avelo Ending Deportation Flights After Protests, Boycotts As ICE Backlash Grows
Avelo Ending Deportation Flights After Protests, Boycotts As ICE Backlash Grows Avelo Airlines will stop running deportation charter flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as outrage grows against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The Houston-based airline confirmed in an email to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, Jan. 7, that it will end its controversial partnership with ICE. Avelo will shut down base operations at Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as it discontinues the Department of Homeland Security's chartered flights. The decision comes after months of boycotts and protests, particularly in one of its main hu…

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National Interest
Mother Killed By ICE Agent Mourned As Video, Witnesses Dispute Trump Admin. Claims Mother Killed By ICE Agent Mourned As Video, Witnesses Dispute Trump Admin. Claims Mother Killed By ICE Agent Mourned As Video, Witnesses Dispute Trump Admin. Claims
Mother Killed By ICE Agent Mourned As Video, Witnesses Dispute Trump Admin. Claims Loved ones are remembering Renee Good as a caring mother and passionate writer after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed her during the Trump administration's surge of federal law enforcement to the Twin Cities. Good was shot in a residential part of south Minneapolis at around 9:30 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The shooting happened near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, just blocks from where the 37-year-old lived. Donna Ganger, Good's mother, identified her as the victim to the Minnesota Star Tribune. "That's so stupid," Ganger said after learnin…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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American Launches Free In-Flight Wi-Fi For Certain Travelers: What To Know American Launches Free In-Flight Wi-Fi For Certain Travelers: What To Know American Launches Free In-Flight Wi-Fi For Certain Travelers: What To Know
American Launches Free In-Flight Wi-Fi For Certain Travelers: What To Know American Airlines is rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi on nearly all of its flights for travelers enrolled in its frequent-flyer program. Free Wi-Fi will be available to all AAdvantage members starting in January, the airline announced in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 6. American claims that the AT&T-backed service will cover more aircraft than any other airline worldwide once the rollout is complete. As part of a phased rollout, free Wi-Fi will be available across 100% of American's narrowbody and dual-class regional fleets. By early spring, the airline said nearly every Am…

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National Interest
Woman Killed By ICE Agent Identified In Minneapolis Shooting (UPDATE) Woman Killed By ICE Agent Identified In Minneapolis Shooting (UPDATE) Woman Killed By ICE Agent Identified In Minneapolis Shooting (UPDATE)
Woman Killed By ICE Agent Identified In Minneapolis Shooting (Update) An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during what the Trump administration has called "the largest immigration operation ever." Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the shooting in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The killing happened near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue as a group of people blocked ICE agents during an immigration raid. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was identified as the shooting victim by her mother, Donna Ganger, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported. Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, said on Fac…

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National Interest
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the federal government's dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein, embrace full-fat dairy, and avoid highly processed foods. Federal officials released the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030" on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The guidelines reverse years of advice warning against red meat and high-fat foods, elevating steak, cheese, and whole milk to prominent roles in what the Trump administration considers a healthy diet. As the federal government's official nutrition guidance, the dietary guidel…

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Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident
Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident A college football star and former NFL wide receiver was critically burned in an accident on his Central Texas ranch. Former Texas Longhorns wideout Jordan Shipley was injured while operating equipment near his hometown of Burnet on Tuesday, Jan. 6. A family statement about the incident was shared by a University of Texas athletics department spokesperson. Shipley helped Texas reach the 2010 BCS National Championship Game and was a medical redshirt on the Longhorns' national title-winning team in 2005. "The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and alt…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
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Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows
Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin' and Subway are the latest fast-food brands leaning into the protein craze with new menu items to start 2026. The companies announced new protein-packed additions on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Dunkin' is adding Protein Milk as an option for beverages, while Subway is launching a snack-sized food called Protein Pockets. According to Dunkin', each medium drink made with Protein Milk delivers 15 grams of protein. The rollout includes new beverages like the Strawberry Protein Refresher, Caramel Chocolate Iced Protein Latte, and Almond Iced Protein Matcha Latte. The Canton, Massachusetts-ba…

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Hartford, CT
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Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why
Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Rising concerns about the weakening US job market are reshaping how workers approach 2026, with many choosing to stay put, protect their income, and brace for potential layoffs. Monster's newly released 2026 WorkWatch Report examines growing concerns about the labor market among jobseekers heading into the new year. The mid-December 2025 survey of 1,504 employed US adults shows a sharp pullback in job searching as anxiety grows over Americans' ability to find new positions. Only 43% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2026, down from 93% who said the same in 2025.&n…

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Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms
Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that he would be impeached if they don't retain control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump made the remarks during a House GOP policy retreat in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. He claimed that Democrats would quickly move against him if they retake the House. Trump is the only President to have been impeached twice by the House. "You got to win the midterms because if we don't win the midterms, it's just going to be — I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me," he said. "I'll get impeached. We don't impeach them. You know …

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