Justice Wins: A Salvadoran Man's Fight for Fairness

A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was recently freed from immigration detention after a federal judge ruled that the government did not have a lawful order for his removal. This decision came after Garcia was deported to El Salvador in March due to what Immigration and Customs Enforcement called an "administrative error." The judge's ruling is a big win for due process and highlights the ongoing issues within the immigration system.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy Faces Pressure to Surrender Territory

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing pressure to consider giving up territory to end the war with Russia. The U.S. wants Ukraine to make this concession as part of a peace deal, but Zelenskyy says the Ukrainian people would need to speak through a referendum for his country to surrender territory. Public opinion polls show that most Ukrainians think holding elections now is a terrible idea, as the country is under martial law due to the Russian invasion.

Indiana Senate Votes Against Trump's Redistricting Plan

In Indiana, the Senate voted against a congressional redistricting plan that the president called for to help Republicans win next year's midterm elections. This marks the first time members of Trump's own party voted against his redistricting campaign. The nationwide effort to reshape the midterm elections in the GOP's favor has succeeded in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, but Indiana's vote shows that not all Republicans are on board with Trump's wishes.

New Year, New Home: Design Tips from Vern Yip

As the new year approaches, many people are considering ways to refresh their homes. Interior designer Vern Yip advises getting offline and finding design inspiration in the real world. In his latest book, he encourages readers to take a more hands-on approach to build a room that not only looks good but also feels good. Yip suggests using a great rug or similar option until you can afford a proper redo of the desired area, and considering your skin tone when looking for new colors for your walls.