President-elect Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use “military assets” to implement his plan for mass deportations of undocumented migrants in the U.S. He pledged to implement the controversial plan upon taking office, intending to prioritize removing criminal migrants. (ABC News)
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial challenges from the pandemic, an engine recall, and failed merger attempts. Despite stock decline, the airline reassured passengers, employees, vendors, and leaseholders that operations will continue as usual during the process. (UPI)
Delhi’s air pollution reached “severe plus” levels, prompting a virtual shutdown in the region. With an Air Quality Index reading 15 times higher than WHO’s safe level, the toxic air led to school closures, flight disruptions, and restrictions on non-essential trucks and in-person work. The situation is attributed to a combination of factors, including crop burning. (UPI)
Renowned Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov, 39, tragically fell to his death in Russia. He was a star at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. His fall from a fifth-floor balcony occurred before scheduled back surgery, and Russian authorities are investigating. Shklyarov’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday. (CBS News)
A 64-year-old Illinois woman is charged with hate crimes for attacking a man wearing a Palestine hoodie at a Panera Bread. She allegedly yelled and attempted to hit the man and a woman recording the incident. Prosecutors requested no contact with the victims, and the woman faces felony charges. (NBC News)
