Can you guess the most searched news story this week? | Looped In

From CNN. From ‘exploding trees’ to ‘Usha Vance’ to ‘Cities Church’, CNN reporters break down this week’s most-searched news topics, in ranked order. See which story came out on top this week. 0:00 #10: Exploding trees 0:49 #9: Trump letter to Norway 1:56 #8: Cities Church 3:14 #7: Jack Smith 4:42 #6: Stock market 6:01…

One sport that may get you into the Olympics

From CNN. USA Team Handball held trials for their Olympic team in California and will host more tryouts across the country. Three women who had never played the sport before decided to show up, but CEO of USA Team Handball Michael King says this more common than one would think.

1,800+ flights canceled as historic winter storm heads for US

From CNN. Two-thirds of the US population is facing down a monster winter storm and extreme cold. The storm’s snow and ice will stretch over 2,000 miles from Texas to New England as it tracks east through the weekend. Thousands of flights have already been canceled ahead of the storm. Travel will be difficult to…

Former Olympian and FBI Most Wanted fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested

From CNN. Ryan Wedding, former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and the largest cocaine distributor in Canada, according to officials, has been arrested and is being placed in US custody. Wedding was taken to the US, arriving at the Ontario International Airport in Southern California where officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, gave a press conference following…

The night Iran went dark

From CNN. Harrowing accounts of Iran’s bloodiest crackdown by the regime have been difficult to obtain and hard to reach amid a near-total internet blackout. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh spoke with one protester who managed to leave the country, and whose experience matches what CNN and other organizations have managed to collect, pointing to a widespread,…

Vintage, faux or real fur: ethical considerations

From CNN. For most of its history, fur was the ultimate status symbol. But in recent decades it’s become controversial due to concerns around animal cruelty. Now, it’s making something of a comeback as climate-conscious consumers weigh up the merits of vintage fur over faux alternatives. CNN Senior Style reporter Rachel Tashjian explains what to…

The wildest land deals in US history

From CNN. Florida was ceded to restore order. Alaska was mocked as “Seward’s Folly.” And the US Virgin Islands were bought with literal gold. These are some of the most surprising land deals in American history.

$100m jewelry heist suspect deported before trial

From CNN. Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100m jewelry heist to self deport himself to South America— before he could face a trial, according to prosecutors. Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores was one of seven people charged with stealing millions worth of jewelry, diamonds, emeralds, gold, rubies and designer watches in 2022. He…

Pastor says ICE actions are worse than cartels

From CNN. Speaking to CNN’s Laura Coates, Pastor Sergio Amezcua said he believes that ICE’s actions in Minnesota are worse than those of Mexican cartels. Amezcua is a family friend of a 5-year-old who was detained by ICE, and said that agents used the child to draw his pregnant mother out of the house so…

TikTok secures its future in the US

From CNN. The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explains what this means. #CNN #News #TikTok

TikTok secures its future in the US

From CNN. The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explains what this means. #CNN #News #TikTok

What matters to you? A new way to heal | Chasing Life

From CNN. Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure, to explore the rise of social prescribing —linking patients to things like volunteering, art, or nature—and how a simple question, “What matters to you?”, can change the way…

What matters to you? A new way to heal | Chasing Life

From CNN. Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure, to explore the rise of social prescribing —linking patients to things like volunteering, art, or nature—and how a simple question, “What matters to you?”, can change the way…

ICE agents can enter homes without judge’s warrant, memo says

From CNN. A new memo obtained by the Associated Press says ICE agents can enter people’s homes without a warrant signed by a judge, allowing agents to exercise sweeping new powers. It’s a move, CNN’s Josh Campbell reports, that can potentially ramp up already tense interactions between the public and immigration officers. #cnn #news

5-year-old boy taken by ICE is being held at Texas Facility

From CNN. A 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents from the driveway of his metro Minneapolis home Tuesday after returning from preschool is being held with his father at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, according to school district officials and a family attorney. #News #ICE #Minneapolis

57 swastikas found in Brooklyn playground

From CNN. 57 swastikas were painted on a children’s playground in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, the second of two incidents that the NYPD’s hate crimes task force were investigating. Two 15-year olds were arrested in connection with the incidents. #brooklyn #nyc #cnn

5-year-old boy taken by ICE being held with dad at Texas facility

From CNN. A 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents from the driveway of his metro Minneapolis home Tuesday after returning from preschool. The child is being detained with his father at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, a source familiar with the situation said. The Department of Homeland Security told CNN that…

On tour with a Catholic priest DJ

From CNN. CNN’s David Culver went on tour with a DJ who’s also Catholic priest. Padre Guilherme Peixoto has built a global following by blending his faith with electronic dance music. #cnn #news #edm #padreguilherme

On tour with a DJ-priest connecting people through EDM

From CNN. David Culver goes on tour with Padre Guilherme, a Portuguese Catholic priest who trades vestments for turntables. By day, he celebrates Mass, gives communion and hears confessions. By night, he DJs electronic dance music for thousands. From church pews to packed concert venues, this is a priest performing for several generations… one beat…

Winter storm could make history

From CNN. More than half of the United States is about to face three types of extreme weather that could be historic on their own, but will combine into a nightmare scenario that could create a deadly disaster that could last for days. #weather #cnn #winter

Winter storm could make history

From CNN. More than half of the United States is about to face three types of extreme weather that could be historic on their own, but will combine into a nightmare scenario that could create a deadly disaster that could last for days. #weather #cnn #winter

Winter storm could make history

From CNN. More than half of the United States is about to face three types of extreme weather that could be historic on their own, but will combine into a nightmare scenario that could create a deadly disaster that could last for days. #weather #cnn #winter

Jack Smith testimony: Full opening statement on Trump probes

From CNN. Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor who led two failed prosecutions against President Donald Trump, is publicly testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Smith told lawmakers that he stands by his decisions and that as a prosecutor he had “no partisan loyalties.” 0:00 Jack Smith’s opening statement 5:02 Background on Smith’s indictments of…

How will Trump’s tariffs affect the UAE?

From CNN. A centuries-old trade link between Dubai and Iran now faces fresh uncertainty after President Trump announced 25% tariffs on any country doing business with Iran, raising questions about the impact on UAE trade flows and supply chains.

Davos: GOP senator describes the mood during Trump’s speech

From CNN. Republican Senator Thom Tillis joins The Lead to discuss how President Donald Trump’s speech was received by the World Economic Forum crowd in Davos, Switzerland. 0:00 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) describes listening to Trump’s speech in Davos, Switzerland 3:54 Sen. Tillis speaks about Trump saying he won’t use force in Greenland 5:26 Trump…

Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ with fewer than 20 countries

From CNN. US President Donald Trump unveiled his “Board of Peace” in Davos, Switzerland, with the signing ceremony attended by fewer than 20 countries. Trump said he wants the board, tasked with rebuilding Gaza and resolving global conflicts, to work with the United Nations, even as he criticized the UN for failing to live up…

Trump signs Board of Peace charter

From CNN. President Donald Trump unveiled his ‘Board of Peace’ with a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The President has tasked the group with rebuilding Gaza and tackling global conflicts. The signing ceremony was attended by fewer than 20 countries.

Is the US the villain of the Winter Olympics? | The Assignment

From CNN. Against a backdrop of global tension, the Winter Olympics kick off Feb. 6 in Northern Italy—and the politics may steal the show. New York Magazine’s Will Leitch breaks down the geopolitics and must-watch storylines from Milan and Cortina. 00:00 International frustration is showing up in sports, not just in politics. 05:31 The world…

Video shows CBP chief deploying gas canister into crowd

From CNN. Video from Minneapolis shows a clash between federal agents and protesters on Wednesday. CBP chief Gregory Bovino was filmed throwing a canister into a crowd. According to a DHS statement, agents “had to use crowd control measures to disperse the hostile crowd.” #cnn #news

ICE Memo: Agents have power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant

From CNN. Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press, marking a sharp reversal of longstanding guidance meant to respect constitutional limits on government searches. 00:00 ICE escalates crackdown with new operation in…