Midwest
Gov. Sanders announces plan to empower parents to sue Big Tech for role in teen mental health crisis
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday she will be addressing her state’s share of the national youth mental health crisis by planning to give parents the power to sue Big Tech companies and “hold bad actors accountable.”
Sanders will also be addressing the issue at the World Economic Forum next week in Davos, Switzerland. She will join “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt to discuss the role of smartphones and social media in causing harm to America’s youth.
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At Davos, Sanders will also join Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear for a bipartisan session discussing state priorities and state governments’ role in a presidential transition – as President Biden yields to President-elect Trump.
As for the Big Tech issue, Sanders told Fox News Digital that protecting children is paramount to her administration.
“In the past decade, across America, anxiety, depression and suicide among teens have skyrocketed, and the culprit is clear: unrestricted access to phones and social media,” she said.
“Under my leadership, Arkansas will act to empower parents and protect kids.”
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“I look forward to … Davos to talk about this critical issue and how my administration is stepping up to hold Big Tech accountable.”
In terms of addressing Big Tech’s alleged role in accentuating the nationwide youth mental health crisis, Sanders noted that she had previously launched a phone-free-school pilot program in 2024. The program offers schools state funding for phone pouches to prevent use during the school day.
Sanders, whose father, Mike Huckabee, previously served as Arkansas governor, said she plans to update the state’s Social Media Safety Act as well.
In terms of holding Big Tech responsible in the mental health crisis, Sanders said that “modern threats … require modern solutions.”
“Nowhere is that truer than with our kids,” she said in her State of the State.
“In the past decade, across America, suicide rates among teens have tripled, self-harm among girls has risen by nearly 200%, and depression among teenagers has increased by 150%. The culprit is clear: unrestricted access to phones and social media.”
She had invited a Centerton, Ark., mother whose 16-year-old son took his own life after going from an active, sports-loving teen to one who spent more and more time watching social media videos on his phone.
Social media applications are seen on an iPhone screen. (Getty)
The boy’s mother tried to take his phone away, and he eventually retreated to his room, where within 13 minutes he had already taken his own life.
“Months later, reeling from grief,” Sanders said, “[The boy’s mother] decided to go through [his] phone. She got on his TikTok, and what she saw shocked her: video after video giving step-by-step instructions on how to take his own life.”
“We will give moms like [her] the right to sue Big Tech companies under state law, so that they can hold bad actors accountable.”
In a recent New Yorker interview, Haidt – the author appearing with Sanders at Davos – expressed shock at the difference between the “You’re sitting too close to the television, your eyes will burn out” generation and the new generation being warned about the pitfalls of social media.
“The technological environment in the ’90s was miraculous. We loved it. The millennial generation grew up on it. Their mental health was fine. . . . And then in 2012 and 2013: Boom. The graphs go way, way up. Mental health falls off a cliff. It’s incredibly sudden,” Haidt said.
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 12, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-27-45-56-59, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
21-23-24-28-39, Lucky Ball: 01
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Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
09-20-25-30-51, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 02
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Jan. 12, 2026
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-27-45-56-59, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
Midday: 1-6-6
Evening: 3-2-6
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
Midday: 2-2-8-3
Evening: 6-9-0-3
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Winning All or Nothing numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
Midday: 06-09-10-12-13-15-17-18-20-21-22
Evening: 05-07-09-10-11-13-17-18-19-20-22
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Winning Badger 5 numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
14-16-21-28-30
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Winning SuperCash numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
07-09-25-32-34-35, Doubler: N
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
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Midwest
Street takeovers and traffic control by agitators in Minnesota cross legal lines, retired detective says
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.
Retired NYPD detective and adjunct professor Mike Alcazar told Fox News Digital the behavior would never have been tolerated during his career, calling the lack of intervention a clear departure from long-standing enforcement standards.
“It would have been shut down immediately. It never would have happened,” Alcazar said.
Drawing on decades of experience policing large-scale demonstrations in New York City, Alcazar said protesters were historically permitted to exercise their First Amendment rights, but only within clearly enforced boundaries intended to prevent disorder and violence.
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Residents barricade the 3300 block of Portland Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, where Renee Nicole Good was shot the day before by an ICE agent. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
He said civilians were not allowed to take over roadways, direct traffic or block pedestrian access, and officers routinely used barriers, separation tactics and a visible uniformed presence to maintain control.
“You cannot take over a roadway. That is not part of your right to protest,” Alcazar said. “That’s where we draw the line.”
Alcazar said those lines now appear increasingly blurred, allowing demonstrations to drift into obstruction. When enforcement standards are not clearly maintained, he said, agitators exploit the absence of consequences — surrounding officers, escalating confrontations and introducing items that can be used as weapons, such as wooden poles.
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An onlooker holds a sign reading “Shame” as law enforcement officers work the scene following a shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
According to Alcazar, the risks intensify when federal agents are operating without visible local law enforcement support. Immigration enforcement operations, he said, are not designed to manage hostile civilian crowds and instead rely on local departments to secure scenes and prevent interference.
“ICE agents are trained for enforcement operations — not crowd control,” Alcazar said. “When local police pull back, you’re leaving federal agents exposed.”
Those risks were visible on the ground. Fox News correspondent Matt Finn captured a tense moment in downtown Minneapolis when a resident used a vehicle to briefly block Border Patrol agents during an active enforcement operation, forcing agents to order the driver to move. Finn reported that Border Patrol units often avoid remaining in one location for extended periods because agitators frequently attempt to surround or impede them, making even brief delays a safety risk.
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Tensions escalated in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting Wednesday during a federal immigration enforcement operation, when 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
Federal officials said Good attempted to drive her vehicle toward agents during the encounter, a claim disputed by family members and some local leaders. The shooting led to agitators taking to the streets and heightened scrutiny of federal enforcement activity in the city, contributing to repeated confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents.
City officials, however, said recent demonstrations have largely remained peaceful and that steps are being taken to ensure public safety.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said lawful assemblies had been peaceful and comparable to other small- and large-scale demonstrations that regularly occur in the city. Police emphasized that keeping streets clear is critical to protecting lives, property and first responders.
City Council member Jason Chavez addresses onlookers following a shooting by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
The city said it was removing barriers blocking streets near the site of Wednesday’s shooting to ensure emergency access.
Minneapolis Fire Department Interim Chief Melanie Rucker warned that blocked streets can delay emergency response and endanger lives.
“Safety has to come first — every second matters when lives are on the line,” Rucker said, noting crews recently responded to a three-alarm fire just blocks from the area. “When streets are blocked, it slows our response and puts both residents and emergency responders at risk.”
City officials said residents have raised concerns about neighborhood access, with multiple 311 calls requesting barrier removal. While memorials created by community members will remain intact, the city said surrounding streets must stay clear to ensure emergency access.
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Residents barricade the 3300 block of Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The block is where Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has sharply criticized the presence and actions of federal immigration agents following the shooting, telling ICE to “get the f— out of Minneapolis” and rejecting the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the incident. Frey said the city does not want federal agents there, arguing their presence has contributed to chaos and undermined public safety.
Additional concerns were raised by Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand, who told Fox News Digital his firm declined to participate in Minneapolis demonstrations because many crossed into illegal activity, including blocking streets and obstructing federal law enforcement.
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Fox News host Laura Ingraham speaks with an agitator during a demonstration in Minneapolis. The agitator claimed she is being paid “right now” to attend the demonstration. (The Ingraham Angle)
Swart said mixing peaceful protesters with individuals engaging in obstruction creates serious safety risks, as officers cannot easily distinguish between lawful demonstrators and agitators.
“When you’re blocking streets, clashing with law enforcement, and obstructing federal agents, those are illegal protests,” Swart said. “Law enforcement can’t easily distinguish between peaceful protesters and people creating those obstructions.”
Swart rejected claims that blocking roadways or restricting law enforcement movement constitutes “nonviolent resistance,” warning that preventing federal agents from moving freely puts officers, protesters and emergency responders in danger.
He added that such tactics are often counterproductive, saying efforts to obstruct ICE operations are more likely to trigger an increased federal presence rather than deter enforcement.
Mark Ross, president of the St. Paul Police Federation, also weighed in, sharply criticizing local political leadership and the impact of so-called separation ordinances on public safety.
“It’s a recipe for disaster,” Michael Alcazar said about leaving federal officers to operate amid disorder. “That’s how civilians get hurt, officers get hurt and situations spiral out of control.” (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Ross said city leaders have conflated routine crowd control support with “working with ICE,” despite local police departments having no role in federal immigration enforcement.
“As far as I’m concerned, these mayors and councils have some blood on their hands and bear some responsibility,” Ross said.
Ross argued that allowing local police to provide basic crowd control — rather than restricting coordination — could have reduced risks during recent confrontations. He said police assistance focused solely on keeping crowds from interfering with federal agents might have prevented dangerous escalation.
Ross added that his department has repeatedly offered help limited to crowd management, not deportations or federal enforcement duties, to ensure the safety of both agents and demonstrators.
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Alcazar said the unrest underscores the danger of leaving federal agents to operate amid disorder without local law enforcement support, warning that the absence of a visible police presence increases the risk of escalation and injury for officers and civilians alike.
“It’s a recipe for disaster,” he said. “That’s how civilians get hurt, officers get hurt and situations spiral out of control.”
Alcazar warned that allowing obstruction to go unchecked sends a dangerous signal that enforcement standards no longer apply.
“Once civilians start controlling the streets, police lose control of the streets,” Alcazar said. “When people don’t know where the limits are, they’re going to take advantage.”
Fox News’ Matt Finn and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
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