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ICE protest strike goes national, with CT on board
A coalition of activist groups has called for a nationwide “National Shutdown” this Friday, February 2, 2026.
Connecticut residents are also planning local actions as part of a work, school, and shopping boycott to protest recent killings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The protest is backed by organisations like National Shutdown and General Strike U.S., which demand justice for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis last Saturday, January 24.
Another incident that fuelled the protest was the killing of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen killed by an ICE officer in Minnesota earlier this month.
Protestors frame the strike as a mass mobilisation for systemic change. In Connecticut, the rallying cry has mobilized community and religious organizations.
Activities get underway this week with vigils in Avon on Wednesday and Bloomfield on Thursday, where citizens will honour the victims and “name what is wrong.”
On Friday, major protests will be organised in New Haven and New London in solidarity with the victims.
The movement has also received publicity through support from celebrities.
Actors such as Pedro Pascal, Hannah Einbinder, and Jamie Lee Curtis have used social media platforms to call for public involvement in the movement.
State and local law enforcement are monitoring plans, though organisers stress the vigils are spaces for “grief, truth-telling, and quiet resolve.”
Strictly Come Dancing is facing a big shake-up after beloved hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped away from the show.
With the programme looking for fresh energy, reports say that comedian and actress Miranda Hart is in talks to join.
Fans might remember Miranda from her hit sitcom and from cheering on her friend Sarah Hadland during last year’s series.
Sources, however, said that she could bring her funny, warm personality to the show, talking to the celebs, dancers and judges, helping to keep the programme lively and entertaining.
Even though Miranda spent recent years enjoying a quieter life away from the spotlight, she has never lost her connection to television.
BBC bosses apparently see her humour as a perfect fit for the role, bringing the kind of lightness and charm that viewers loved in the past.
While nothing is confirmed yet, insiders are excited about the possibility.
If it happens, it could mark a new chapter for Strictly Come Dancing, mixing familiar comedy with the glitz and glamour of the dance floor.
Fans are waiting to see if Miranda’s easygoing style will breathe new life into the show.
Trevor Oakes, guitarist who helped make Showaddywaddy famous all over the world, has died at the age of 79 after fighting bravely with a long illness.
The icon passed away peacefully on February 18, leaving all of his fans and friends heartbroken.
Trevor’s former bandmate Dave Bartram paid a touching tribute for him, calling him “a unique character and a dedicated professional” who played a huge part in the band’s success.
Trevor was there from the very start, helping the band bring back songs from the 1950s and 1960s for a new generation.
Showaddywaddy, however, then got Top 10 hits, including the number one song Under the Moon of Love in 1976.
Dave remembered him as not just a talented musician but also a loving family man with a cheeky sense of humour, saying that he will be “sadly missed by all those dear to him.”
Though Trevor stepped away from performing in 2009 due to health problems, his spirit and influence stayed with the band, which continues to tour today under Dave’s management.
Only one original member remains on stage but Trevor’s energy and love for music live on in every show.
Fans, moreover, will always remember him for the joy, laughter and music he shared over years.
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