KelvinK
@kelvinkooistra.bsky.social
Two wheel addict. Interested in urban design/planning and environmental awareness.
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Swiss prosecutors said on Friday they had ordered one of the two owners of a ski resort bar where a fire on New Year’s Day killed 40 people to be detained due to flight risk, with local media saying the order had been carried out. https://cnn.it/49NpFGb
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Swiss prosecutors said on Friday they had ordered one of the two owners of a ski resort bar where a fire on New Year’s Day killed 40 people to be detained due to flight risk, with local media saying the order had been carried out. https://cnn.it/49NpFGb
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Anti-ICE protests have been taking place in cities across the US after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4pH4sTm
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Anti-ICE protests have been taking place in cities across the US after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4pH4sTm
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JUST IN: US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he had cancelled a “previously expected” second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country’s cooperation with the US. https://cnn.it/3YsZuhR
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
JUST IN: US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he had cancelled a “previously expected” second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country’s cooperation with the US. https://cnn.it/3YsZuhR
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A “grand stair” and new spaces for utilities, food service and deliveries are among the newly disclosed details for President Donald Trump’s sprawling East Wing expansion presented to a commission with oversight of the building plans on Thursday. https://cnn.it/3Na7wtr
January 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM
A “grand stair” and new spaces for utilities, food service and deliveries are among the newly disclosed details for President Donald Trump’s sprawling East Wing expansion presented to a commission with oversight of the building plans on Thursday. https://cnn.it/3Na7wtr
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Congress’ most liberal Democrats are pushing for an all-out fight to rein in Trump’s hardline immigration policy after this week’s deadly shooting by an ICE officer in Minnesota — even if it means risking another shutdown.
But those progressives are running into resistance from others in the party.
But those progressives are running into resistance from others in the party.
Hill liberals push for shutdown clash over ICE funding but face resistance in Democratic ranks | CNN Politics
Congress’ most liberal Democrats are pushing for an all-out fight to rein in President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policy after this week’s deadly shooting by an ICE officer in Minnesota — eve...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Congress’ most liberal Democrats are pushing for an all-out fight to rein in Trump’s hardline immigration policy after this week’s deadly shooting by an ICE officer in Minnesota — even if it means risking another shutdown.
But those progressives are running into resistance from others in the party.
But those progressives are running into resistance from others in the party.
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"Americans have been quite skeptical of ICE for much of the past year. Now we have a flashpoint that could move or harden views about one of the most significant ways in which Trump has recast American society." | Analysis
Analysis: Americans have long been skeptical of ICE. That debate just became a lot more urgent.
One day – probably very soon – college psychology and political science lectures will be based on what happened Wednesday in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:01 AM
"Americans have been quite skeptical of ICE for much of the past year. Now we have a flashpoint that could move or harden views about one of the most significant ways in which Trump has recast American society." | Analysis
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Venezuela said on Thursday it would release “a significant number” of prisoners in a move its government framed as a gesture “to seek peace.” https://cnn.it/4qgthGK
January 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Venezuela said on Thursday it would release “a significant number” of prisoners in a move its government framed as a gesture “to seek peace.” https://cnn.it/4qgthGK
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The ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car and injured in a traffic stop last year. https://cnn.it/3NdDyom
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car and injured in a traffic stop last year. https://cnn.it/3NdDyom
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Two people are hospitalized after being shot by federal agents, Portland police said. The FBI said US Customs and Border Protection agents were involved. https://cnn.it/3LCb6fq
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Two people are hospitalized after being shot by federal agents, Portland police said. The FBI said US Customs and Border Protection agents were involved. https://cnn.it/3LCb6fq
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In the US last year there were 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, adding up to a total of $115 billion in damages.
The database that tracks these costs used to be maintained by the government. It is now published by a climate research nonprofit. https://cnn.it/49xRXDu
The database that tracks these costs used to be maintained by the government. It is now published by a climate research nonprofit. https://cnn.it/49xRXDu
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In the US last year there were 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, adding up to a total of $115 billion in damages.
The database that tracks these costs used to be maintained by the government. It is now published by a climate research nonprofit. https://cnn.it/49xRXDu
The database that tracks these costs used to be maintained by the government. It is now published by a climate research nonprofit. https://cnn.it/49xRXDu
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the state's National Guard to help support local law enforcement as tensions have risen in Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman. https://cnn.it/3N9KXoN
January 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the state's National Guard to help support local law enforcement as tensions have risen in Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman. https://cnn.it/3N9KXoN
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If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is January 26, the agency said. https://cnn.it/49M6TPy
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is January 26, the agency said. https://cnn.it/49M6TPy
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General Motors said it will lose another $6 billion as a result of its decision to pull back on electric cars. https://cnn.it/4qNWh8I
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
General Motors said it will lose another $6 billion as a result of its decision to pull back on electric cars. https://cnn.it/4qNWh8I
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Five Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump's war powers in Venezuela, delivering a notable rebuke of the president. https://cnn.it/4aQiFcO
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Five Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump's war powers in Venezuela, delivering a notable rebuke of the president. https://cnn.it/4aQiFcO
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Multiple DHS officials privately expressed shock Wednesday over the department’s immediate response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, seeing it as a break from precedent that generally points to an investigation before reaching a firm conclusion. https://cnn.it/49xfgNP
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Multiple DHS officials privately expressed shock Wednesday over the department’s immediate response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, seeing it as a break from precedent that generally points to an investigation before reaching a firm conclusion. https://cnn.it/49xfgNP
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President Donald Trump doubled down on the Department of Homeland Security's explanation of the events in Minneapolis, where a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent, saying the agent appeared to have fired in self-defense.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/450mHeX
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/450mHeX
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM
President Donald Trump doubled down on the Department of Homeland Security's explanation of the events in Minneapolis, where a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent, saying the agent appeared to have fired in self-defense.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/450mHeX
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/450mHeX
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Trump administration officials began outlining a makeshift strategy for taking indefinite control of Venezuela’s oil sales, as they race to maintain stability within the nation after overthrowing its leader. https://cnn.it/3Z2CSos
January 8, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Trump administration officials began outlining a makeshift strategy for taking indefinite control of Venezuela’s oil sales, as they race to maintain stability within the nation after overthrowing its leader. https://cnn.it/3Z2CSos
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In much of Africa, limited and unreliable grid coverage means many depend on polluting diesel generators to power their homes and businesses. South African start-up Hyena has a new hydrogen technology which it hopes can change that.
This company wants to make hydrogen from one of Africa’s most common fuels | CNN
In much of Africa, limited and unreliable grid coverage means many depend on polluting diesel generators to power their homes and businesses. South African start-up Hyena has a new hydrogen technology...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:34 AM
In much of Africa, limited and unreliable grid coverage means many depend on polluting diesel generators to power their homes and businesses. South African start-up Hyena has a new hydrogen technology which it hopes can change that.
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The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of the bedrock treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change, according to a memorandum released by the White House Wednesday evening and an accompanying social media post. https://cnn.it/4bnPtdg
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of the bedrock treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change, according to a memorandum released by the White House Wednesday evening and an accompanying social media post. https://cnn.it/4bnPtdg
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Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said on Wednesday that invading Greenland would be "weapons-grade stupid."
Read more about GOP views on Greenland at the link: https://cnn.it/4aOVLCt
Read more about GOP views on Greenland at the link: https://cnn.it/4aOVLCt
January 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said on Wednesday that invading Greenland would be "weapons-grade stupid."
Read more about GOP views on Greenland at the link: https://cnn.it/4aOVLCt
Read more about GOP views on Greenland at the link: https://cnn.it/4aOVLCt
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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of Greenland, calling the remarks “amateurish” and “absurd,” and urging President Donald Trump to fire people who give that kind of advice.
‘I’m sick of stupid’: GOP senator slams Stephen Miller’s comments on Greenland | CNN Politics
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of Greenland, calling the remarks “amateurish” and “ab...
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January 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of Greenland, calling the remarks “amateurish” and “absurd,” and urging President Donald Trump to fire people who give that kind of advice.
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In a press conference, Gov. Tim Walz addressed the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis today.
Walz says he is preparing the state National Guard for possible deployment.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/49sHKIi
Walz says he is preparing the state National Guard for possible deployment.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/49sHKIi
January 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
In a press conference, Gov. Tim Walz addressed the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis today.
Walz says he is preparing the state National Guard for possible deployment.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/49sHKIi
Walz says he is preparing the state National Guard for possible deployment.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/49sHKIi
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he intends to ban large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes. https://cnn.it/49q2PmR
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he intends to ban large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes. https://cnn.it/49q2PmR
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Video taken by a witness shows the moment an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in a vehicle in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qbzgwg
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qbzgwg
January 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Video taken by a witness shows the moment an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in a vehicle in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qbzgwg
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qbzgwg
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Minneapolis mayor refutes claim that ICE's fatal shooting of a woman was in self-defense and tells the agency to "get the f*** out" of the city. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4sw5yDK
January 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Minneapolis mayor refutes claim that ICE's fatal shooting of a woman was in self-defense and tells the agency to "get the f*** out" of the city. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4sw5yDK