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ICE surge prompts street patrols surrounding Minneapolis schools
MINNEAPOLIS — Standing outside his son’s elementary school, a father heard a warning crackle over his walkie-talkie: a suspicious car nearby. At another school, volunteer Joe Dirkswager stood watch, nodding at passing vehicles. Miles away in St. Paul, Matthew Kearns was questioning unfamiliar individuals near the school he graduated from decades ago. The three are among the volunteers who have…
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After Puranapul clashes, residents flag dark stretch on NH-44
Hyderabad: Poor street lighting along a nearly half-kilometre stretch of National Highway 44, from Puranapul Darwaza to the dargah of Hazrat Syed Peer Hassan Baba, in Hyderabad’s Old City continues to trouble commuters and residents, raising safety concerns especially after a communal incident in the area earlier this week. The stretch remains dimly lit, making it hard for road users to…
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10 Most Powerful Drama Movies of All Time, Ranked
Drama is a tricky genre to get right, easily running the risk of being hammy or melodramatic. At its best, though, it can also be the most powerful and lasting. The greatest dramas leave an indelible emotional mark on the audience and shape the nature of cinema itself. They don’t simply impress in the moment or provoke admiration for craft;…
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Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term
WASHINGTON — From toppling Venezuela’s leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East Wing for a White House ballroom, President Donald Trump spent his first year back in office trampling political norms and testing institutional checks and balances. Some of his ideas that once seemed implausible, if not outright fanciful,…
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Georgia governor, legislature signal health care isn’t priority as federal aid losses mount
by Margaret Coker, The Current January 17, 2026 Amid the topics covered by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in his state of the state address Thursday, one top of mind for many Georgians was missing: health care. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at his final State of the State address on Jan. 15, 2026. That’s a sea change from a year ago…
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How local and national news outlets are covering the aftermath of ICE shooting: ‘Get there, bear witness, ask questions’ | Minneapolis
After a federal immigration agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with grisly videos quickly going viral on social media, news organizations from around the state, country and world dispatched correspondents and anchors to the scene. In the days since, that media presence has ebbed and flowed – though a well-resourced local news corps and many…
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Iran at the breaking point: What’s next?
Like nearly every other Iran expert, until three weeks ago veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson thought the Islamic regime was stronger than ever. Despite mounting economic problems, which included rampant inflation, Israel’s 12-day war against the country, assisted by the United States, appeared to have caused what he calls a “rallying around the flag” effect in favor of the regime…
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Kanpur man strangles wife to death over infidelity doubts; surrenders
Kanpur: A 24-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife to death barely four months after their marriage over suspicion of adultery, and later surrendered at a police station here, officials said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Sachin Singh Bhadauria (24), walked into Maharajpur police station on Saturday morning and informed personnel that he had killed his wife, following which he…
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The 4 Best Essential Oil Diffusers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re getting into aromatherapy or want a signature scent without the open flame of the best candles, the best essential oil diffuser naturally and safely spreads fragrance through your space. There are two main types of diffusers: ultrasonic and nebulizing. Ultrasonic diffusers evaporate water to carry essential oils through a space, while nebulizing diffusers use a burst of air…
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The Greatest Action Movie From Every Year of the 2000s So Far
A new year, a new slew of action films to entertain those who like some adrenaline. 2026 has some exciting ones on the docket, too. The Cliffhanger reboot with Lily James should be fun, Masters of the Universe with Camila Mendes may very well work, Mortal Kombat 2 is bound to be a good time, Jason Statham has two in…
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