A man whose skull was fractured in eight places during an arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota is speaking out, alleging the beating was unprovoked. Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, who says the violence has severely impacted his memory, was pulled from a friend's car on January 8th outside a St. Paul shopping center, according to NPR News.
The incident has left Mondragón struggling to recall cherished memories, including teaching his daughter to dance, as reported by NPR News. The arrest occurred last month, and the details of the event are still fresh in his mind.
Meanwhile, political fallout continues in both the United States and abroad. Vice President J.D. Vance was met with boos and jeers at the opening ceremonies of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, as reported by Time. While President Donald Trump downplayed the reaction, polls suggest Vance's unpopularity extends beyond Europe.
In Britain, the government is grappling with the release of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as reported by Time. The disclosures have already impacted the monarchy, with Prince Andrew stripped of his royal title. The fallout has spread to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister Keir S.
In other news, a recent incident involving former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy. Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social during Black History Month, according to Time. The White House attributed the post to an unnamed staffer, but the incident has drawn criticism.
In medical news, an "external lungs" system kept a patient alive for 48 hours until a transplant, according to Nature News.
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