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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

ICE officer kills woman; Venezuela's humanitarian crisis; Lego's smart bricks

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

There is outrage after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. Touria Izri reports on the deadly confrontation, how the White House is justifying the shooting, and how Minnesota officials are pushing back. Politicians and Indigenous leaders are assessing the damage on Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Man., where a power outage in December forced thousands of people from their homes. Melissa Ridgen explains why it could take a while for residents to return home, and what's being called for to assist recovery efforts. Heather Yourex-West reports on an independent review into Calgary's water main problems, and when the issues started. Jackson Proskow reports on the U.S. seizure of two Russian-flagged oil tankers, why Russia is condemning the interception, what could come next amid Venezuela's uncertain future, and how U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics extend to Greenland. Jeff Semple reports from Cúcuta, Colombia on how Venezuela's humanitarian crisis has spilled over into neighbouring Colombia, and how uncertainty is growing after the U.S. captured deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Plus, Heidi Petracek reports on the small Nova Scotia town mourning the loss of a teenage boy attacked by dogs. Plus, a new way to play: Redmond Shannon reports on Lego's new "smart bricks," and why critics are worried it will limit imagination rather than spur innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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