WBUR TODAY: The nitty gritty
❤️ Donate Thursday, January 8, 2026 ☀️ Sunny, in the low 40s. Watch out for slick roads and sidewalks this morning. Good Morning Boston, In Minneapolis, fallout continues from the ICE shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. Federal and local officials dispute what led to the killing. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem insisted Good’s actions were “an act of domestic terrorism,” while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz warned “don’t believe this propaganda machine.” Several videos captured by bystanders show the shooting itself. Last night, thousands of people gathered peacefully across Minnesota to mourn Good. Our friends at Minnesota Public Radio are covering all angles of the shooting . There's a lot going on today, so let's buckle down and get to the news: The data's in the details : Among a flurry of new laws going into effect this year is one requiring state agencies to collect more detailed demographic data . Proponen...