Before the scroll runs wild, we slow it down. From a dangerous misinformation campaign tied to the Minneapolis ICE shooting to leadership changes in orbit, a tie-dyed tribute lighting up New York, and heartfelt words from Hollywood, today’s social media digest separates what’s real, what’s meaningful, and what’s worth your attention.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
International Space Station Sets the Stage
The International Space Station kicked off today’s social media buzz with a reminder that life in orbit never slows down. From 263 miles above the Indian Ocean, astronauts captured a stunning long exposure image showing Earth glowing with airglow, clouds smeared into soft motion, and stars tracing gentle arcs across the sky. Even better, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft photobombed the shot from the lower foreground.
The ISS account also confirmed a major leadership moment in space. A change of command ceremony is scheduled for Monday, January 12 at 2:35 p.m. Eastern. NASA astronaut Mike Fincke will officially hand command of Expedition 74 to Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov. NASA will stream the event live on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.
Meanwhile, Crew-11 is packing up for an early return to Earth. The mission will splash down off the California coast around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, January 15, pending weather checks. NASA says conditions currently look favorable. The return timeline was moved up as teams monitor a medical concern involving a crew member who remains stable. Due to privacy rules, NASA is not sharing further details.
Empire State Building Goes Tie-Dye for a Legend
From space to street level, the Empire State Building lit up social feeds with a psychedelic tribute. Tonight, the iconic New York landmark is glowing in tie-dye colors to honor Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead.
Weir helped shape a generation of music lovers with the Dead’s genre-bending sound, endless touring, and legendary improvisation. From the counterculture days of the 1960s through decades of sold-out shows, his influence stretches far beyond jam bands. The tie-dye lighting felt like a perfect nod to a musician whose legacy is inseparable from color, creativity, and community.
Jamie Foxx Honors a Comedy Cornerstone
On Threads, Jamie Foxx shared a heartfelt tribute following the death of comedian and actor TK Carter. Foxx called Carter an inspiration and urged fans to recognize him as a cornerstone of comedy.
The post included photos spanning Carter’s career, from television appearances like Punky Brewster to his stand-up work that influenced a generation of comedians behind the scenes. It was a reminder that some of comedy’s most important figures shaped the craft without always staying in the spotlight.
Facts vs. fiction: Viral claims fall apart
A viral Facebook reel from the Kenyan account Newskenya.co.ke raised serious red flags this week. The post promoted supposed “leaked footage” and graphic claims alleging child torture connected to the Minneapolis ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good and her wife.
After review, those claims collapse under scrutiny.
Primary reporting from outlets like ABC News, along with coverage from Yahoo News and AFP Fact Check, establishes that Good, a 37-year-old writer and mother, was shot and killed during an ICE operation on January 7. Verified video analysis focuses on the moments leading up to the shooting and federal enforcement tactics. There is no mention of abuse allegations, criminal investigations involving her wife, or any corroborated evidence of the claims circulating online.
Fact-checkers have documented a coordinated wave of misinformation surrounding the case, including misidentified photos, AI-generated images, and unrelated videos falsely tied to the shooting. Experts warn that spreading extreme, unverified accusations about private individuals is not only misleading but potentially defamatory.
Bottom line: the graphic narratives promoted by the viral Facebook post are unsupported, contradicted by credible reporting, and appear to be part of a broader misinformation campaign.
