New York Times

1. Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.

   Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.

2. Mamdani Announces Snow Plans, Including No Snow Day for NYC Schools

   Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards. In several appearances this week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sought to show he is prepared.

3. Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE

   After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners kept their doors shut on Friday.

4. Voters Are Split on Deportations but Disapprove of ICE, Poll Finds

   While roughly half of voters support President Trump’s handling of the border between the United States and Mexico, a sizable majority says that ICE’s tactics have “gone too far.”

5. The Whipple Building Is at the Center of Minnesota’s Immigration Drama

   Just outside Minneapolis, the Whipple Building houses offices, a detention center and a courthouse — and has become the home base for immigration agents and protesters alike.