Alcaraz Completes Career Grand Slam, ICE Releases Detained Boy, and Grammy Awards Spread the Love
In a diverse array of headlines, Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in tennis history, a five-year-old boy was released from ICE detention, and the Grammy Awards spread the accolades widely.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain achieved a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic, according to NPR News. Alcaraz, the youngest man to ever accomplish this feat, triumphed over Djokovic, who had previously been undefeated in his 10 prior finals at Melbourne Park. Alcaraz had previously won the U.S. Open.
Meanwhile, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, was released following a judge's order, Time reported. Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, boarded a plane in Texas on Sunday morning after being detained together. Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas stated he picked up the father and son on Saturday night and escorted them back to Minnesota. "Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack," Castro wrote on social media, according to Time. Multiple news sources, including NPR Politics, reported that the judge questioned their initial detention. The case drew public attention after a photograph circulated of Conejo Ramos wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack while being detained by an ICE agent in his driveway on January 20. Conejo Ramos and his father are Ecuadorian asylum seekers.
In the music world, the Grammy Awards took place, with Variety noting a "spread the love" approach. Kendrick Lamar led with five wins, while Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga also secured key wins. Bad Bunny's win was particularly noteworthy, as it marked a significant victory for Latin music. However, Variety also pointed out snubs, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Rosé among those who did not receive awards.
In other news, the death toll from a Swiss Alpine bar fire on New Year's Eve has risen to 41, with investigators focusing on the role of sparkling candles and potential safety regulation violations, according to multiple news sources.
Finally, figure skater Alysa Liu is making an Olympic comeback in Milan after retiring at 16, Time reported. Liu, now 21, is recognized for her unique hairstyle featuring horizontal blonde and brown stripes, with a new blonde stripe added each year since 2023. Liu made the Olympic team in 2022 and competed in Beijing, finishing sixth.
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