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ReutersProtester shielding themself from tear gas in MinneapolisAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has shot a man in the leg in the US city of Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot dead a woman last week.In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said federal officers initially pursued the man in a car chase because he was illegally in the US from Venezuela.The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. An ICE officer was also taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, the DHS said.Minneapolis city officials said…
Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A U.S. federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, federal officials said.The shooting took place about 7.2 kilometres north of where an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good on Jan. 7.No official information from local law enforcement agencies was immediately available, but the City of Minneapolis said on X that it was…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday debated whether New Jersey’s public transit agency can be sued in state courts in New York and Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Transit Corporation argues that it is an “arm” of the state and therefore is immune from lawsuits elsewhere, but after a little over an hour of arguments, it was not clear whether a majority of the justices agreed. The lawsuits before the court on Wednesday were filed by men who were injured in accidents with NJ Transit vehicles. Jeffrey Colt went to state court in New York after he was struck by a bus…
Leg day’s final boss: With an ascent of 42 floors, across more than 700 stairs and 100 per cent of the profits going to charity, the M1 Run at Media One is a fitness challenge with a differenceReturning for its 12th edition on January 31, 2026 the M1 Run is a hot favourite with the city’s gel pack and Strava set.Upwardly mobileIt’s a vertical race that pits runners against a 42 floor, calf-torching climb. And despite only spanning roughly 1.2km in length – every single step of that is an uphill struggle. Tickets start at just Dhs150, with options to…
Last year, when Utah lawmakers passed the nation’s first statewide ban on community water fluoridation, they included a provision making it easier for people to get fluoride supplements without having to visit a dental provider. This would make fluoride available through individual choice, rather than “mass public dosing,” as a Utah House of Representatives webpage put it — part of the rising rhetoric of skepticism that’s led to rollbacks of water fluoridation, a proven method to reduce tooth decay. “It’s what I like to refer to as the win-win, right?” Speaker Mike Schultz said on a June episode of the…
The White House has defended US President Donald Trump after he aimed an offensive gesture at a heckler during his appearance at the Ford factory in Detroit on Tuesday.Footage of the incident published by TMZ appears to show Trump responding to a man who shouted at him from afar.The White House said: “A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”The heckler has been suspended by Ford, the United Auto Workers union told the BBC’s US partner, CBS News. Within 24 hours of the incident, two separate GoFundMe…
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.The State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the countries affected in accordance with a broader order issued in November that tightened rules around potential…
Welcome to another opinion day at the Supreme Court. Please join our live blog, which begins at 9:30 a.m. EST, for any opinion announcements. SCOTUS Quick Hits On Tuesday, the justices heard arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., on laws barring transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. SCOTUSblog hosted a live blog during the arguments, and Amy analyzed what transpired. The court has indicated that it may announce opinions this morning at 10 a.m. EST. As noted above, SCOTUSblog will be live blogging any opinion announcements beginning at 9:30. After any opinion…
Looking for things to do in Dubai this weekend? We’ve got you coveredIt’s time to kick back and start the weekend the right way. From fun-filled events and live entertainment to great food, family-friendly plans and things to do outdoors, here are the best things to do in Dubai from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18A new weekly ritual: Sundays at 73 at Mott 32Mott 32 introduces Sundays at 73, a relaxed yet refined Sunday lunch, running every Sunday in January from 12.30pm to 4pm. Expect a three-course set menu showcasing modern Cantonese flavours.The meal starts with sharing-style starters,…
When Ciji Graham visited a cardiologist on Nov. 14, 2023, her heart was pounding at 192 beats per minute, a rate healthy people her age usually reach during the peak of a sprint. She was having another episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat. The 34-year-old Greensboro, North Carolina, police officer was at risk of a stroke or heart failure. In the past, doctors had always been able to shock Graham’s heart back into rhythm with a procedure called a cardioversion. But this time, the treatment was just out of reach. After a pregnancy test came back positive, the…