Reuters World News Storm Fern, ICE protests and ex-Olympian alleged drug kingpin arrested
Jan 24, 2026
A massive winter storm slams two thirds of the U.S., knocking out travel and prompting state emergencies. Large cold-weather protests at a Minnesota airport lead to clergy arrests over immigration raids. A former Olympic snowboarder is arrested and extradited to face suspected international drug charges. Power outages in Kyiv leave thousands without heat amid stalled peace talks.
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Storm Fern Hits Wide Swath Of U.S.
- Winter storm Fern is affecting the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., prompting widespread travel and emergency responses.
- Officials warn of heavy snow, ice and outages similar to the 2021 Texas storm and urge people to stay informed and indoors.
Clergy Arrested At Freezing ICE Protest
- Thousands marched in Minneapolis in minus-20°F for an "ICE OUT" protest, with video showing clergy kneeling and refusing police orders.
- Reuters observed about 100 faith leaders being zip-tied and arrested amid outrage over recent ICE detentions of children.
Ex-Olympian Arrested As Alleged Drug Kingpin
- Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding was arrested in Mexico City and flown to Los Angeles after years as a fugitive.
- U.S. authorities accuse him of moving hundreds of kilos of cocaine with the Sinaloa cartel and directing murders across continents.