The NewsWorthy Historic Winter Storm, ICE Detains 5-Year-Old & Movie Breaks Oscar Records - Friday, January 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026 A life-threatening winter storm is sweeping across the nation, raising concerns about travel and power outages. Outrage erupts over a five-year-old detained by immigration in Minnesota, leading to local protests and tensions. Good news appears as U.S. homicide rates see a significant decline. In political drama, Trump sues JPMorgan over alleged account closures, while the FCC warns late-night shows on equal-time rules. Meanwhile, the film "Sinners" breaks Oscar records with 16 nominations, and a dog is elected as Austin's neighborhood mayor!
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Storm Could Be New ‘Storm Of The Century’
- A massive winter storm threatens power, travel, and extreme cold across much of the U.S. in coming days.
- Officials declared emergencies, pre-positioned supplies, and urged people to finish driving now before conditions worsen.
Child Detained After Preschool In Viral Photo
- Video showed a five-year-old boy in a bunny-hat and Spider-Man backpack being detained by ICE after preschool.
- The family says they're asylum applicants while DHS claims agents targeted the father and later held both at a Texas lockup.
Mass Protests And Local-Federal Standoff
- Protests in Minnesota have grown into wide civil actions including school and business closures.
- Local officials largely refuse to assist ICE, while federal authorities report thousands of arrests and escalating tensions.