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ICE detains 5-year-old boy, allegedly using him as “bait”: On January 20th, ICE—US Immigration and Customs Enforcement—arrested and detained a 5-year-old boy along with his father in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and transported them to Texas.; People & Events 2026-02-03 21:14 Jaeah Kim

U.S. reduces the recommended number of childhood vaccines: On Monday January 5th, U.S. federal health officials announced significant changes to the recommended vaccination schedule for children across America, reducing the number of diseases that routine vaccinations can prevent from 17 to 11.; People & Events 2026-02-03 01:11 Sian Choi

The deadly resurgence of measles in the US, from West Texas to a national threat: In early 2026, unvaccinated children and communities across the United States, beginning in West Texas, are facing a rapidly spreading measles outbreak as the virus is transmitted through airborne droplets due to declining MMR vaccination rates, posing a threat to the nation’s measles elimination status.; People & Events 2026-02-03 01:00 Choi Sunwoo

India reports new Nipah virus infections: India is on heightened alert after health officials confirmed two cases of Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal, detected on January 26, 2026.; People & Events 2026-02-01 23:30 Hayul Lee

Severe snowstorm strikes North America, causing a widespread disruption: A powerful winter storm swept across the United States and Eastern Canada on Sunday, bringing a record-breaking snowfall, dangerously low temperatures, and widespread disruption to transportation and daily life.; People & Events 2026-01-31 18:38 Delci Lee

The Trump administration overhauls national park fee-free days for 2026, removing MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth: The National Park Service announced a revised schedule of fee-free admission days for 2026 that removes Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day and Juneteenth while adding Flag Day, which falls on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the Department of the Interior and multiple national news outlets.; People & Events 2026-01-31 01:48 Joseph Shin

San Francisco revives Victorian traditions at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair: Every December, San Francisco steps back in time as it hosts the Great Dickens Christmas Fair, a large-scale immersive festival inspired by the Victorian world of author Charles Dickens.; People & Events 2026-01-28 23:57 Rylie Choe

Famous Italian Maestro Valentino Garavani passes away at 93: On January 19, 2026, the fashion industry bid farewell to an icon, Valentino Garavani, 93, the celebrated Italian fashion designer renowned for his elegant and glamorous styles.; People & Events 2026-01-28 21:10 Yuna Cho

The United Kingdom lowers voting age to 16 in major democratic reform: On July 16, 2025, the United Kingdom announced a landmark democratic reform to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all national elections.; People & Events 2026-01-23 21:08 Kylie Park

Accountability has not been taken for the actions of ICE agents against innocent civilians: In a documented incident on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, Keith Porter Jr., a 43- year- old father of two was shot by an “off duty [ICE] officer” named “Brian Palacios”.; People & Events 2026-01-20 21:24 Juhee Park