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New Zealand landslide, Texas gym plate attack, ICE/CBP clashes in Minneapolis, brutal winter storm, Philly’s James Beard haul, Newcastle’s European spark, Denmark/Greenland rebuff Trump, and Noor Pahlavi’s Iranian democracy pitch
New Zealand landslide buries Mount Maunganui campsite
Several people, including children, are missing after a massive landslide partially buried a campsite in the Bay of Plenty. Rescuers initially heard voices, but a second slip risk forced the search to pause, and geologists are assessing when it is safe to resume. No one has been pulled from beneath the debris so far.
Texas gym dispute allegedly turns into a weight plate attack
Police say 24-year-old Aralyn Martinez confronted a woman at a 24 Hour Fitness near Spring, Texas on Jan. 7, then allegedly threatened her and threw a 25-pound weight plate toward her head. The woman reportedly dodged it, bystanders intervened, and Martinez left before being arrested later. She was booked on an aggravated assault charge, bond set at $1,000, and a judge noted alcohol may have been a factor.
Appeals court temporarily lifts limits on ICE tactics toward Minnesota protesters
A federal appeals court temporarily lifted restrictions on ICE officers’ conduct toward protesters in Minnesota, pausing a lower-court order that directed personnel to stop retaliating against peaceful demonstrators. The 8th Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request for temporary relief.
DHS says “ICE OUT” message targeted a CBP K-9 in Minneapolis
Federal officials said a kennel employee allegedly wrote “ICE OUT” on the feed chart of a CBP K-9 named Dina, linking the incident to heightened anti-ICE protests after the fatal shooting of Nicole Good during an ICE operation. Minnesota officials have mobilized the National Guard to support local agencies, with federal officials saying troops could be deployed if unrest escalates.
Winter storm forecast brings brutal cold and dangerous wind chills
A winter storm is expected to drive sharp temperature drops, with wind chills in some states possibly plunging below minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit, creating life-threatening conditions.
Philadelphia earns 13 James Beard Award semifinalist nods
Philadelphia’s dining scene picked up 13 James Beard Award semifinalist nominations, including Kalaya for Outstanding Restaurant, Greg Vernick for Outstanding Restaurateur, and six local chefs recognized in the Best Chef category.
Newcastle’s European night sparked by Yoane Wissa’s first Champions League goal
Eddie Howe praised the moment after Yoane Wissa scored his first Champions League goal at St James’ Park, helping inspire Newcastle on a major European evening.
Denmark and Greenland push back against renewed Trump pressure
Denmark and Greenland responded with unusual unity and public protests to renewed U.S. pressure over Greenland, including tariffs and threats. Denmark insists Greenlanders alone must decide their future, as the episode fuels Nordic anger over sovereignty and sparks calls for Europe to resist Trump-style nationalism.
Noor Pahlavi outlines a vision for an Iranian-led democratic transition
Noor Pahlavi framed Iran’s possible next revolution as a chance for a democratic, secular, rights-based system, arguing her father Reza Pahlavi should help guide an inclusive transition rather than seek power. She urged the international community to respect Iranians’ choices, avoid empowering extremists, and support a peaceful, pluralistic future.
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