Current Events - January 2026

The federal government’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota was the focus of national attention after border patrol agents acting alongside ICE in Minneapolis shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse who worked at the city’s VA Hospital.

The incident, 18 days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good, has further inflamed tensions between national and local leaders.

Don Lemon is best known for his 17-year tenure at CNN, where he became a prominent news anchor and commentator.

Lemon, who livestreamed during a protest at a Minneapolis church, was charged with violating federal laws against interfering with the practice of religion. Lemon was later released on a no-money bond at the judge’s order.

“The Beatles — A Four Film Cinematic Event” was announced by Sony Pictures in January. All four films, each directed by Sam Mendes and coming from the perspective of a different Beatle, are set to be released in April 2028.

It marks the first time that the band and their descendants have given music and life rights to a theatrical feature film about them.

In 1997, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon skyrocketed to fame with their film "Good Will Hunting" for which they won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

This movie not only showcased their writing abilities but also starred Damon in a lead role alongside Robin Williams, who also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

After Tesla's first ever annual revenue drop of 3% compared to the previous year, the carmaker announced it's planning to stop making its Model S and Model X vehicles and convert their manufacturing space to build its Optimus line of robots.