↑ news Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, opening door to 4 new left-leaning seats - Virginia Senate approves constitutional amendment which would allow the legislature to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding four Democratic seats for upcoming elections.Thousands prayed for a new Venezuela. One mother pleaded for her son’s release. - A visual tap story of the Divina Pastora procession in Venezuela, highlighting a mother’s who is waiting for her son, a political prisoner, to be released.Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority - President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement comes after days of deadly clashes between government and Kurdish forces that have underscored the difficulty he faces in uniting the country.What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter? - The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.The Ukrainian billionaire whose battalion delivered a blow to Putin - Vsevolod Kozhemyako, the Ukrainian grain billionaire, considered his new job while playing Beethoven’s Für Elise on a grand piano in a dimly lit Kharkiv hotel, dressed in full military fatigues.Trump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal - Within minutes, hulking SUVs, pickup trucks and minivans begin leaving, forming the unmarked convoys that have quickly become feared and common sights in the streets of Minneapolis, St. Paul and their suburbs. Protesters also arrive early,Federal judge restricts ICE agents amid ongoing Minneapolis area protests - Minnesota judge Kate Menendez bars ICE and Border Patrol from using tear gas against peaceful protesters during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis following deadly shooting of Renee Good.UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030 - By David Stanway SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework toA Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent - Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.Woman shot to death while 3 children were inside apartment in northwest Houston, police say - An investigation is underway after a shooting left a woman was shot to death in northwest Houston on Friday night, according to Houston police.