Arctic sea ice has reached one of its smallest winter extents in recorded history, according to a review of U.S. satellite data, underscoring the rapid pace of polar warming and its far-reaching environmental and geopolitical consequences.
A sudden ice break-off on Ontario's Georgian Bay triggered a multi-agency air and water rescue, pulling two dozen fishermen from a precarious, drifting ice sheet. Authorities warn of rapidly changing conditions on the lakes.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a stark warning, accusing President Trump of transforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) into a "personal police force." The criticism comes as the administration prepares to deploy ICE agents to major U.S. airports, a move tied to TSA staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown and escalating political tensions over border security funding.
As sea ice fails to form and snow becomes scarce, Greenland's traditional hunters and dogsled operators face an existential threat to their livelihoods, forcing painful adaptations in one of the planet's fastest-warming regions.
From the poles to the peaks, Earth's frozen reservoirs are shrinking at an accelerating rate, driving sea-level rise and reshaping global coastlines. New data reveals the staggering scale of ice loss over recent decades, with future projections offering little respite.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reported 11 detainee deaths since the start of the year, following a record 31 fatalities in 2025. The cases, detailed below, raise renewed questions about medical care and conditions within the detention system.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the powerhouse behind the New York Stock Exchange, has acquired an equity stake in global cryptocurrency exchange OKX and entered a wide-ranging partnership. The alliance aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets, focusing on regulated crypto derivatives and tokenized securities, while raising questions about valuation and integration challenges in a rapidly evolving market.
In a rare public rebuke, a Minnesota police chief has accused federal immigration agents of aggressive tactics in his suburb. Residents of Brooklyn Park share stories of being stopped, boxed in, and threatened, leaving the community on edge.
New research reveals emperor penguins are being squeezed onto vanishing sea ice during their vulnerable annual moult, with satellite data showing a dramatic collapse in colony numbers and raising fears of mass mortality events linked to climate change.
A federal attorney’s courtroom declaration underscores the pressure on immigration enforcement as ICE faces scrutiny over detainee rights and a partial withdrawal of agents from Minneapolis. Shifting public opinion adds momentum to Democratic demands for oversight reforms.
Arctic sea ice has reached one of its lowest winter extents on record, coinciding with unprecedented March heatwaves across multiple continents. Scientists warn the diminished ice cover could accelerate summer melting and disrupt global climate patterns.
The partial government shutdown surpasses 30 days with Democrats offering to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security while excluding ICE, a move Republicans call a political stunt that jeopardizes national security.
The U.S. Department of Justice has imposed significant divestiture requirements on the proposed $126 million merger between packaged ice giants Reddy Ice and Arctic Glacier, aiming to preserve competition in key regional markets.
Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, a 41-year-old father of six who served alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan, died in custody less than a day after his detention near Dallas, raising urgent questions about the treatment of wartime allies.
A swift-acting bystander raced across the precarious ice of Evergreen Lake in Colorado to pull a man to safety, an act of bravery that unfolded near a charity winter event and highlights the persistent dangers of frozen waterways.
In Pakistan's Hunza Valley, a cherished winter tradition—a community ice hockey tournament—is struggling to survive. As warmer, unpredictable winters fail to produce reliable natural ice, players, organizers, and local businesses are left chasing a fading season, highlighting the tangible local impact of a changing climate.
In an exclusive interview, outgoing Arctic Glacier CFO Stephanie Choudri details the strategic acquisition by rival Reddy Ice, the delicate execution of the deal, and what the merger signals for the future of the packaged ice industry.
In a major strategic pivot, food giant Nestlé announces the sale of its remaining ice cream portfolio to joint venture partner Froneri, marking its full exit from the category to concentrate on core businesses like coffee and pet care.
Created in the shadow of 9/11 with broad autonomy, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has operated for two decades with minimal congressional direction. Now, a funding standoff over its enforcement tactics has thrust the agency into the heart of a fierce political battle, testing the limits of its operational independence.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries engaged in a tense on-air debate with commentator Wajahat Ali, who pressed him to support the outright abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The exchange highlighted deepening divisions within the Democratic coalition over immigration policy.
