Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Given the complex overlap of federal authority, extremist infiltration concerns, and the evolving legal landscape of 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) finds itself at the center of an unprecedented convergence of federal expansion and civil rights controversy. Following a historic 120% increase in manpower and the diversion of over 28,000 personnel from other federal agencies to enforcement operations, the agency has faced intense scrutiny regarding its vetting processes and the infiltration of far-right extremist ideologies. Continue reading
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Data, Deception, and the Death of Renee Nicole Good
Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On January 7, 2026, the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in South Minneapolis ignited a national firestorm, exposing the lethal intersection of mass deportation policies and AI-driven surveillance. While federal officials, including President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, have labeled Good a “domestic terrorist” who weaponized her vehicle, eyewitness accounts and independent video forensics suggest a far different reality: a U.S. citizen and mother of three attempting to steer her SUV away from a chaotic federal enforcement action. Continue reading
2026 Hospitality Trends: Value, Global Flavors, and New Experiences
The 2026 Hospitality Trends Report developed by agencies af&co. and Carbonate. is the 18th annual report which forecasts major shifts in the hospitality industry, covering everything from food and beverage to travel, and includes specific examples of emerging trends. Key predictions highlighted include a focus on value-driven experiences, a swing back towards meat dishes like bone marrow, the rise of Korean Italian cuisine and Modern Mexican mixology, and the growing popularity of solo and mystery travel. The source also notes that chewy textures and the “prix-fixe” dining model are trending, identifying Minneapolis as the U.S. Food City of the Year. Continue reading
