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Minneapolis nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Progressive publication The Nation has nominated Minneapolis for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing the city’s response to federal immigration enforcement and the deaths of two U.S. citizens.

Progressive magazine The Nation has nominated Minneapolis for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing the city’s nonviolent response to federal immigration enforcement following the deaths of two U.S. citizens. No municipality has ever won the award in its 125-year history.

OPINION: When heroes become villains — Martha Kent’s speech and the Minneapolis crisis In "Smallville" Season 10, Martha Kent warned against government overreach. Her words echo in Minneapolis today as Operation Metro Surge raises questions about authority, justice and what it means to stand up for what's right.

OPINION: Martha Kent's "Smallville" speech about standing against government overreach resonates in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge raises questions about justice, authority, and finding our voices in difficult times.

‘National Shutdown’ protests draw thousands across U.S., Minneapolis hosts second major march A nationwide day of "no work, no school, no shopping" brought protesters to the streets in Minneapolis and cities across the country Friday to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Activists across the United States participated in a "National Shutdown" on Friday, with demonstrations in all 50 states, including a second major march in Minneapolis protesting federal immigration enforcement.

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Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested by federal agents over Minnesota church protest coverage Federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on charges related to their coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church, sparking immediate concerns about press freedom and First Amendment rights.

Federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Lemon's attorney called it an "unprecedented attack on the First Amendment." Both journalists say they were reporting, not participating in the demonstration.

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Daily Planet announces February Book Club pick The Daily Planet Book Club invites readers worldwide to join a monthly literary community continuing with “The Neighbor Favor” by Kristina Favor.

As unbelievable as it may be, February is fast approaching, which means it’s time to announce our February Daily Planet Book Club pick!

Senate rejects funding package as Democrats demand removal of DHS appropriations A partial government shutdown appeared imminent Friday after the Senate blocked a government funding package, with Democrats demanding the removal of Department of Homeland Security appropriations following two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis.

The Senate blocked a government funding bill 45-55 as Democrats demanded the removal of DHS funding after Border Patrol killed Minneapolis residents Renée Good and Alex Pretti. A partial shutdown looms on Friday at midnight. Dems said they're willing to pass five other funding bills separately.

‘Atmosphere:’ A book review Female astronauts. 1980’s. Space, love, and everything in between. ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Female astronauts. The 1980’s. Space, love, and everything in between. "Atmosphere" provides it all. Read Abbie Wells' review of the book by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Gaza animal rescue continues mission amid war’s devastation Founded by Saeed Al-Err in 2006, Sulala Animal Rescue remains the sole animal welfare organization operating in Gaza, providing care for stray and injured animals while facing extraordinary dangers from the continuing war.

Sulala Animal Rescue continues its mission to save animals in Gaza despite forced evacuations, tragic loss of staff members, and severe resource shortages caused by the ongoing conflict.

DC Comics announces ‘Supergirl: The World’ anthology for June release DC Comics has announced "Supergirl: The World," a new international anthology spotlighting Kara Zor-El through stories created by writers and artists from 15 countries across the globe, launching simultaneously worldwide this June.

DC Comics announces "Supergirl: The World," a 184-page hardcover anthology featuring original stories by writers and artists from 15 countries including the US, Japan, Brazil, Cameroon, Turkey, and more. The global collection arrives simultaneously worldwide on June 2, 2026.

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Bruce Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a protest song written and recorded within days, responding to recent ICE operations in the city. The track memorializes Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti.

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Lex runs for President

Tyler & James talk about Lex Luthor running for president on the latest Krypton Report.

‘Family of Liars:’ A book review "Family of Liars” is a prequel to "We Were Liars" and follows the three Sinclaire sisters who met as moms of the liars in book one. This story is told from the point of view of the oldest daughter, Carrie, and details a summer in the girl’s teenage years.

Abbie Wells devoured “We Were Liars,” listening to that audiobook in 24 hours, and then binge-watching the show just as fast. They had to find out what happened next, or rather, what had happened before. Read Abbie's review!

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall A 55-year-old man was arrested after rushing the stage at a Minneapolis town hall and spraying an unknown substance at Representative Ilhan Omar, who was calling for the abolition of ICE and the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall on Tuesday night. A 55-year-old man was arrested after rushing the stage and spraying liquid at the congresswoman while she called for ICE abolition and DHS Secretary Noem's resignation.

Congressional Democrats intensify calls for Noem’s resignation or impeachment House Democratic leaders have demanded that President Trump fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or face impeachment proceedings, following controversial statements about two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Over 120 House Democrats have filed impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following her actions after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing.

Actor Dean Cain defends immigration agents following fatal Minneapolis shooting Former "Lois & Clark" star Dean Cain defended federal immigration agents Monday following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti.

Former "Superman" actor Dean Cain defended federal immigration agents following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, saying Pretti was "asking for trouble." Pretti's family has called claims about him false and harmful.

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the Kryptonian AI Brainiac as depicted in "Superman: The Animated Series" and the DCAU, "Smallville," and the recent…

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What would Superman do about ICE? An opinion piece examining how Superman, comics' most famous immigrant, and Lois Lane would respond to ICE and government dishonesty in immigration enforcement.

Op-ed: When Jonathan and Martha Kent found a spacecraft in their Kansas field, they didn't call the authorities. They saw a child who needed help. Superman is comics' most famous undocumented immigrant story—and his values of truth and justice would put him at odds with ICE.

Massive winter storm brings record snow, ice to 230 million Americans A historic winter storm that swept across two-thirds of the United States has killed at least 18 people and is expected to cause damage exceeding $100 billion, making it one of the most expensive weather events since the Los Angeles fires.

A historic winter storm in two-thirds of the U.S. has caused at least 18 deaths, left 820,000 without power, and resulted in over $100 billion in damages. Dangerous cold weather is expected to last for several days.

Lawmakers clash after second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis Democrats threatened to stall a funding bill due to the fatal Minneapolis shooting of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti by ICE Agents. Federal officials deemed Pretti a "Domestic Terrorist," though video evidence and witnesses dispute the officials' claims. A partial government shutdown could occur by Friday.

Democrats threatened to stall a funding bill due to the fatal Minneapolis shooting of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti by ICE Agents. Federal officials deemed Pretti a "Domestic Terrorist," though video evidence and witnesses dispute the officials' claims. A partial government shutdown could occur by Friday.

Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents; witness accounts dispute DHS claims Federal immigration agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Video footage and witness accounts sharply contradict the Department of Homeland Security's account that Pretti approached agents with a drawn weapon. State officials were denied access to investigate the crime scene.

Federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Video evidence disputes DHS statements about the incident. Governor Walz and U.S. Senators are calling for ICE to vacate Minnesota immediately.

ICE agents fatally shoot Minneapolis man Federal immigration officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis on Saturday morning, sparking immediate clashes between protesters and law enforcement as the city continues to reel from escalating tensions over immigration enforcement operations.

Federal agents fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis man on Saturday, the third immigration-enforcement-related shooting in the city this month. Protesters clashed with officers at the scene as local officials again demanded that federal agents leave Minnesota.

Thousands brave subzero temperatures in Minneapolis protest Despite wind chills plummeting to 25 degrees below zero, thousands of Minneapolis residents flooded downtown streets Friday afternoon in one of the largest demonstrations in Minnesota history, protesting the federal government’s ongoing immigration enforcement operation.

Despite record-breaking cold, thousands flooded Minneapolis streets Friday demanding an end to Operation Metro Surge. Nearly 500 businesses closed statewide as protesters marched from The Commons to Target Center in one of history’s largest demonstrations.

Hundreds of businesses close as Minneapolis leads statewide economic blackout protesting federal immigration crackdown Hundreds of businesses across Minnesota closed their doors Friday as part of an economic blackout protesting the surge of federal immigration agents in the state, with a major march planned through downtown Minneapolis.

Hundreds of MN businesses close today as Minneapolis leads statewide economic blackout protesting federal immigration operations. The march begins at 2 pm at The Commons, ending at Target Center. Organizers demand that ICE leave Minnesota following the death of Renee Good.

Minnesota fraud ‘mastermind’ Aimee Bock speaks from jail, maintains she’s being scapegoated Bock faces up to 33 years in prison after being convicted on all counts in March.

Aimee Bock, convicted in Minnesota's $250 million fraud case, speaks from jail: "I wish I could go back and do things differently." She faces up to 33 years in prison but maintains she is being used as a scapegoat.

Appeals court lifts ban on ICE using chemical agents against Minnesota protesters The 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals struck down a federal judge's order that had barred ICE and Border Patrol agents from using chemical agents against peaceful protesters.

A federal appeals court has lifted the ban on ICE using chemical agents against protesters in Minnesota. Soon after, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino was observed deploying canisters of gas in Minneapolis, where tensions remain high after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.

Trump backs off tariff threats on European allies, cites Greenland framework deal with NATO President announces tariff reversal following meeting at World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump backs off tariff threats on European allies, cites Greenland framework deal with NATO

President announces tariff reversal following meeting at World Economic Forum in Davos.

‘Sinners’ shatters Oscar record with 16 nominations The Academy announced nominees Thursday morning in all 24 categories for the 98th Academy Awards.

"Sinners" makes history with 16 Oscar nominations, breaking the record. The film leads the 98th Academy Awards race ahead of "One Battle After Another" with 13 nods. Though shortlisted, "Superman" did not advance to receive nominations.

Caufield’s late goal lifts Canadiens past Wild 4-3 in Montreal Cole Caufield scored with 15 seconds remaining in the third period to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at Bell Centre, spoiling Minnesota's bid for a third consecutive win.

eartbreaker in Montreal: Cole Caufield scores with 15 seconds left to give the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Wild. Vladimir Tarasenko's two power-play goals weren't enough on second night of back-to-back.

Metropolis celebrates 54 years as DC Comics’ official home of Superman Metropolis, Illinois, celebrated "Home of Superman Recognition Day" on Tuesday as Mayor Gregg Jeffords marked the 54th anniversary of the city's official designation by DC Comics as the home of the Man of Steel.

Metropolis, Illinois, celebrated 54 years as the official Home of Superman. Mayor Gregg Jeffords proclaimed January 21 "Home of Superman Recognition Day" at a ceremony honoring the city's unique connection to the Man of Steel.