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Get ready for a year of growth and recognition in 2026! Mentoring Monday is back to help you navigate your career, while the Forty Under Forty Awards will honor San Antonios rising stars. Nominations are open, and new leaders are set to take on roles. Stay tuned for more details on registration and nominations.

Human rights groups accuse ICE officers at Camp East Montana, Fort Bliss, of pressuring immigrants to cross into Mexico, threatening jail in other countries if they refuse. Allegations include beatings, sexual abuse, medical neglect, insufficient food, and denied access to legal counsel. The ACLU and others claim excessive force, abusive sexual contact, and medical neglect. ICE Assistant Secretary denies these claims. A nineteen-page letter with sworn statements from detainees urges investigation and halts third-country removals until safeguards are in place.

Instacarts AI-driven pricing experiments reveal significant price disparities for identical groceries, with some shoppers paying up to 23% more than others. Consumer Reports found evidence of these experiments at major retailers like Costco, Kroger, and Target, but Instacart clarified that only ten retailers currently use their special pricing tools. Target denied any business relationship with Instacart, while other retailers remained silent. Instacart has since halted pricing experiments for Target and Costco. This situation underscores the evolving landscape of online grocery shopping and the use of technology in new ways. Consumer Reports advises shopping in person and sticking to simple money-saving habits like planning your grocery list and buying in bulk.

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace proposes renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C. to Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza, honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed in September. The move aims to highlight American values and defend law enforcement, following contrasting public reactions to the deaths of George Floyd and Charlie Kirk.

Christina Aguilera bravely confronts her fear of heights while filming her new concert special, Christmas in Paris, which also celebrates her holiday albums anniversary. She recounts a terrifying elevator incident at the Eiffel Tower and shares her unique experience at the Paris strip club, Crazy Horse, transformed into a winter wonderland. The concert film will be shown in theaters nationwide on December fourteenth and twenty-first.

Monica Meeks, a 20-year Army veteran, sues Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance for wrongful termination after posting a comment about Charlie Kirk on social media. Meeks claims her First Amendment rights were violated, as her post did not disrupt government functions. This case is part of a series of similar lawsuits in the Midstate following Kirks death.

Nuevo Laredos Wastewater Triumph: A Binational Success Story In a remarkable environmental feat, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has significantly reduced raw sewage flowing into the Rio Grande. The citys wastewater treatment plant, once in disrepair, has been overhauled with an eighty-million-dollar project, leading to clean water flowing into the river. This achievement, backed by U.S. and Mexican institutions, highlights the potential for binational cooperation amidst political tensions. Researchers on the U.S. side continue to monitor water quality, emphasizing the need for sustained infrastructure investment. This success story underscores the power of dedicated efforts in protecting shared international resources.

Oil companies, including Chevron, Shell, and BP, recently bid $279 million for new drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the first of 30 planned sales. This move, part of a Republican effort to boost U.S. fossil fuel production, has been criticized by environmental groups due to the risk of oil spills and potential harm to wildlife and communities. Despite this, industry representatives argue that regular lease sales help unlock investment and strengthen U.S. energy security. However, environmental attorneys have raised concerns about the lack of analysis on potential oil spills, pollution impacts, and effects on vulnerable marine life.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter shared a prickly photoshoot incident, falling onto a cactus during a music video shoot. Despite the pain and challenges, she expressed gratitude for her ambitious production. Her song Manchild from Mans Best Friend received three Grammy nominations, highlighting her growing influence in the music industry.