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Warming Shelter ILM in Wilmington, North Carolina, opens its doors at Grace United Methodist Church to provide a safe haven during the cold snap. Volunteers prepare hot food and cozy beds, with Charlene Zorn emphasizing the communitys responsibility to keep everyone warm and safe. The shelter will reopen on Monday evening, offering relief to those in need. Checkout Solipillow.com

Video Game Time in Wilmington, NC, suffered another robbery, this time with an armed suspect. Owner Austin Parker shared the harrowing details of the incident, which occurred when his employee, Hayden, was alone in the store. The robber, a white male in his mid-thirties, stole over $20,000 worth of Pokémon cards, including a $2,200 box set. This is the second robbery in recent months, following the January theft. Despite the setback, Parker remains determined to rebuild, seeking community support to identify the suspect and return stolen items. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thousands rally in Wilmington against ICE, honoring Renee Good; protesters demand justice, question officers self-defense claim. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a nail-biting NFL playoff opener, the Los Angeles Rams secured a dramatic victory over the Carolina Panthers, 34-31. Trailing by four with less than two minutes left, quarterback Matthew Stafford orchestrated a 71-yard drive, culminating in a game-winning touchdown pass to tight end Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds remaining. The game featured several lead changes, with the Rams initially taking a 14-0 lead on touchdowns from wide receiver Puka Nacua. However, the Panthers fought back, taking a 31-27 lead late in the fourth quarter after Bryce Youngs touchdown pass. Stafford finished with 24 completions on 42 attempts for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Nacua caught ten passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the blocked punt, the Rams advanced to the divisional round, with Stafford setting franchise playoff records for passing yards and completions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Avatar: Fire and Ash maintains box office dominance, earning $21.3 million domestically and $888 million internationally. Primate debuts at number two with $11.3 million, while The Housemaid holds strong in third with $11.2 million. Zootopia two continues to perform well, landing fourth with $10.1 million. Box office numbers surge by 23% compared to last year, and studios anticipate a successful 2026 with upcoming releases like new Avengers, Spider-Man, and Dune movies. Checkout Solipillow.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis during a Trump administration immigration crackdown. Good, a mother of three with no serious criminal record, was trying to drive away on a snowy street. Protests erupted outside a federal building, with similar demonstrations planned in other cities. Meanwhile, two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, during a vehicle stop involving an alleged Venezuelan gang member. Investigations are ongoing, and Minnesota officials are frustrated by federal blocking of state access to the Minneapolis case. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests in Iran escalate into deadly clashes, with at least 538 killed and 10,600 detained in two weeks. The unrest began over the collapsing rial, now worth over 1.4 million to one dollar due to sanctions. Despite an internet blackout and phone line cuts, videos show crowds gathering in Tehran and Mashhad. Irans parliament speaker warns of retaliation if the U.S. intervenes. President Trump expresses support, while Iranian lawmakers shout death to America. Israels prime minister praises protesters, and the Pope calls for dialogue. Protests continue, with fears of a bloodier response as economic woes fuel calls to challenge the theocracy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thousands of New York City nurses, including those at Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian, are on the brink of a historic strike, potentially impacting care during a bad flu season. Issues include safe staffing, AI usage, and security. Despite improvements, nurses claim hospitals are reneging on promises. Hospitals argue demands are too costly. Governor Hochul urges both sides to reach a deal, as a similar strike three years ago led to disruptions. Hospitals are preparing for potential walkouts, while smaller facilities avoided strikes with last-minute deals. As Monday approaches, all eyes are on a possible resolution. Checkout Solipillow.com