Senate Democrats’ Opposition to Homeland Security Funding After Minneapolis Shooting Raises Shutdown Risk

UC Santa Cruz Political History lecturer, Nolan Higdon discusses how the recent deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents has intensified political tensions in Washington and jeopardized a bipartisan government spending deal. Key Senate Democrats have pledged to oppose a funding bill needed this week to avert a partial government shutdown if it includes roughly $65 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Father speaks out about daughter's 'suspicious' death in Antioch

Joseph Flores tells KTVU it was his daughter, Jeana, who was found dead early Friday. He says an investigator called his family and informed him of her passing. Police say a teen’s body was found lying on the shoulder of the road along L Street, between West 18th and West 10th.

Man shot, killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers Saturday morning, marking the third shooting by federal agents in that city this month. The shooting prompted a new wave of protests in Minneapolis Saturday evening, with Minnesota activating its national guard. 

Harvard study: Mixing up workouts could cut risk of early death by nearly 20%

A recent Harvard study finds that while staying physically fit is strongly linked to a longer, healthier life, repeating the same workout routine day after day may limit those benefits. Researchers say adding variety to exercise — such as mixing different types of workouts or intensities — can significantly improve health outcomes and may reduce the risk of premature death by 19%.