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nicole farato Here, enjoy rapid-fire reading lectures from USA TODAY’s latest Books newsletter. From ongoing anti-ICE protests in Minnesota to the latest on President Trump’s pursuit of Greenland, we’ve got the news for you Thursday. And ‘Ton’ gets a heartrending glimpse in Season 4 of ‘Bridgerton.’
Tear gas, snowballs, arrests
A federal agent in Minneapolis was assaulted and shot in the leg during an arrest Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security said, sparking further protests in the tense city after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Good’s family has released new details about the hours leading up to the shooting. Good and his wife quit to “observe and support their neighbors,” according to the family and their attorney.
Another important point is that there are more ICE detention centers than ever before. And since August, immigration officers have shot at least 10 people, a USA TODAY analysis found. In both incidents, agents fired shots at drivers and moving vehicles, an action that has largely been prohibited by law enforcement because of the risk to public safety.
More news you need to know right now
- Greenland conflict continues: Denmark’s top diplomat, who met with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, said allies disagree on Greenland’s future and said President Donald Trump “has a desire to conquer” Greenland.
- FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home: The Washington Post reported that Hannah Natanson, who covers the federal government, has not been accused of any wrongdoing and that her office received a subpoena related to an investigation of a government contractor with a top-secret security clearance.
- Data centers eligible for voting: Voter anger is growing as energy-hungry data centers increasingly strain the power grid and ratepayers’ wallets. Opposition to the giant warehouses driving the artificial intelligence revolution is becoming a key element of the 2026 midterm elections.
what to see
“Bridgerton” is back
Dear Gentle readers, this season’s social events are coming up and there’s a lot of excitement. Rumor has it that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second son of the Bridgerton family who avoids marriage and is free-spirited, has finally found a partner, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).
health
mother and daughter bond
Carol Myers, 72, and her daughter Karly Elyashov, 44, say they don’t look or sound alike and don’t have much in common. Except for one thing: Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that occurs when plasma cells become abnormal and produce dangerous proteins that can damage bones, kidneys, and other functions.
before you go
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