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Mamdani's relationship with NYPD gets icy after officers were pelted in a snowball fight
A massive post-blizzard snowball fight in New York that ended in police officers being pelted is creating a frosty dispute between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his own police department. Mamdani has downplayed the fracas in Washington Square Park as kids simply having some fun. The New York Police Department and its leader, Jessica Tisch, are taking it more seriously.
Associated Press3 min read - US
FBI raids Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home
Federal officials search district chief Alberto Carvalho’s home, but allegations being examined remain unclear
2 min readThe Guardian
- Politics
Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
The Trump administration's latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful and must be set aside, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in a case that already reached the nation's highest court. U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Massachusetts agreed to suspend his decision for 15 days, giving the government time to appeal his latest ruling in the case. Murphy noted that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the administration’s favor last year, pausing Murphy’s previous decision and clearing the way for a flight carrying several migrants to complete its trip to war-torn South Sudan, where they had no ties.
Associated Press2 min read - US
Military bases must bolster natural disaster planning to mitigate risks, report finds
A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged them years ago.
2 min readMilitary Times
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German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
2 min readCBS News
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Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil can bring a defamation lawsuit against California’s attorney general over comments about the company’s plastic recycling efforts. U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale in the Eastern District of Texas said in a ruling earlier this month that California Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot claim official immunity in regards to several statements he made, including one in a campaign email sent to Texas residents.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
GOP’s Tony Gonzales insists he won’t resign as calls for his ouster grow
The more the Texas Republican moves forward with his electoral plans, the more members of his party push to show him the door.
3 min readMS NOW
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Judge rules Trump policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.
5 min read - Business
World Trade Center's last office tower soon will get built and house American Express
The World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express ' new headquarters, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the company said Wednesday, marking a milestone nearly 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks destroyed the site. The 2 World Trade Center building will round out the long, tortuous redevelopment of the original 16-acre trade center property. Hochul and other officials also trumpeted the project as a sign of New York's continued vitality as a business hub.
Associated Press3 min read - Politics
At State of the Union, Al Green’s protest sends message to fellow Democrats
Some Democrats have sought to portray the Texas lawmaker as a nuisance, but his act of protest showed he’s willing to confront Donald Trump on his racism and authoritarianism.
2 min read - World
Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe
The former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
5 min readCNN
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The caveat to Democrats’ 2026 momentum
President Donald Trump’s focus on immigration points to an unhappy reality for Democrats: voters still tend to favor Republicans over Democrats on some key issues.
5 min read - US
West Virginia mother sentenced in death of emaciated daughter
A West Virginia woman was sentenced to up to life in prison Wednesday in the death of her teenage daughter whose emaciated body was found at their home in a case that prompted scrutiny of the state’s overwhelmed child welfare system. Julie Miller will be eligible for parole after serving 15 years in the April 2024 death of Kyneddi Miller. A criminal complaint said that the 14-year-old girl had an eating disorder and that Julie Walker had not sought medical care for her daughter in at least four years.
Associated Press3 min read - US
Ilhan Omar guest arrested for standing at Trump’s State of the Union address
Aliya Rahman, who was dragged out of her car in January by agents, arrested for ‘refusing to obey orders’ to sit down
2374 min read - Politics
Trump admin. keeps Gabbard whistleblower complaint from Congress on executive privilege
As a former lawyer for the National Security Agency noted, “Executive privilege is rarely used as a reason to not give information to the Gang of Eight.”
4 min read - US
Maine university pulls support from conference on Palestine, citing Trump sanctions
Organizers scramble for new venue after University of Southern Maine cites sanctions over Francesca Albanese’s virtual talk
4 min read - Politics
Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has been drafting military options for potentially striking Iran, a steady stream of top officials from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been quietly summoned directly to his office.
17 min read - Politics
Trump's State of the Union address largely skips AI
For all the AI investments the President has been taking credit for this term, he said surprisingly little about the technology on Tuesday.
1 min readSemafor
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Peru declares a state of emergency for hundreds of districts after severe rains and flooding
Peru declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for nearly half the country's districts following severe rainfall, landslides and flooding triggered by rising ocean temperatures, which authorities link to the El Nino Costero, or coastal El Nino, climate phenomenon. Signed by interim President José María Balcázar and published in the country's official gazette, the decree aims to fast-track funding for local and regional authorities to secure vital infrastructure — including bridges, roads, water and electricity — while protecting the life and health of residents.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
US government to meet with robot-makers as China competition intensifies
The Department of Commerce is convening American robotics companies on March 10 to discuss how to bolster the domestic industry and thwart Chinese competition.
3 min read - Politics
New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters
The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.
4 min read - Politics
Who is Casey Means? Trump’s pick for surgeon general faces sharp questions from Senate panel
In a bid to become the nation’s top doctor, a prominent voice in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement faced sharp questions from senators on Wednesday about vaccines, pesticides and birth control.
6 min read - World
Mexican Congress approves trimming work week to 40 hours
Mexican lawmakers approved President Claudia Sheinbaum’s initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours early Wednesday. The constitutional reform now goes to state legislatures for approval, where Sheinbaum's governing party controls the majority. The Senate had already approved it earlier this month.
Associated Press1 min read - Health
Trump’s surgeon general pick won’t urge vaccines for measles, flu, whooping cough
President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, on Wednesday said she won’t broadly encourage parents to vaccinate their children against measles, the flu or whooping cough, as previously done by her predecessors. Means testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee as a crucial step in her confirmation, but faced aggressive…
4 min readThe Hill
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Watch live: House Democrats condemn Trump policies during annual retreat
House Democrats kicked off their annual retreat Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after President Trump criticized and clashed with members of the caucus during his record-long State of the Union address. While many Democrats in both chambers of Congress chose to boycott the speech altogether, Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Al…
1 min read - Politics
Vance to Iran: Talks show US pursuing diplomatic deal; Trump has right to use military option if he chooses
Vice President Vance on Wednesday said the U.S. is seeking a diplomatic deal with Iran in their upcoming talks, adding that President Trump has the sole authority on whether the U.S. will strike the Middle Eastern country. “The president has been crystal clear as he could be,” Vance told Fox News’s Bill Hemmer on “America’s…
3 min read - Politics
Opinion - Was this Trump’s last State of the Union?
Trump’s address was not a pivot to persuasion — it was a doubling down on confrontation as strategy. And it revealed was how much of this presidency depends on maintaining narrative control.
4 min read - Politics
Opinion - Trump’s speech highlighted his vision of hope versus Democrats’ despair and decline
Democrats, unable to achieve their goal of making Trump die in prison, are angrier and more unhinged than ever.
4 min read - Politics
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union
President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
42725 min read - Politics
Live updates: Senators grill surgeon general pick Casey Means on vaccines
President Trump delivered a record-setting State of the Union address Tuesday night, when he zeroed in on his signature economic and foreign policies, while laying criticism on the Supreme Court and Democrats. Four justices listened but did not react. The president touted his successes, while branding Democrats “crazy.” They pushed back on his claims, protesting…
1 min read - Politics
House Democrats open inquiry into ouster of US antitrust chief Gail Slater
Exclusive: Jamie Raskin, top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, asks for justice department briefing
4 min read - US
Manufacturers group ups fight against RFK Jr. focus on ultra-processed foods
A manufacturers lobbying group is pushing back against Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent pledge to look into the safety of ultra-processed foods. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), which represents 14,000 companies in every sector, including the food and beverage industry, released a report Wednesday outlining how the U.S.…
2 min read - US
Meta’s AI sending ‘junk’ tips to DoJ, US child abuse investigators say
Officers say flood of low-quality reports is draining resources and slowing cases amid New Mexico lawsuit
7 min read - World
Larry Summers resigns from Harvard amid investigation into Epstein ties
Former Harvard University President Larry Summers is resigning from positions at the university due to his discovered ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers will leave his role as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and will not take on new positions with the university. “I have made the difficult decision to retire from my Harvard professorship at…
1 min read - Politics
Opinion - The next 2 years will be a bumpy ride for Democratic presidential candidates
The 2028 Democratic presidential nomination contest is wide open and subject to lots of change, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris leading the field in an early head to head matchup, while other Democrats such as Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Mark Kelly are also in the running.
4 min read - Politics
Fetterman on Democrats ‘yelling and screaming’ during Trump speech: ‘Don’t do that’
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) condemned the “yelling and screaming” from some Democratic legislators during President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday. “I don’t care if it’s a Republican or Democrat, it’s a president. Just don’t do that,” Fetterman told Fox News’s Bill Hemmer early Wednesday. Some Democrats heckled the president during his remarks,…
2 min read - US
Justice Sonia Sotomayor calls out ‘catch-22’ on Florida execution secrecy
The Obama appointee wrote that people facing execution “should not have to guess at whether the State is, or is not, following its execution protocol.”
2 min read - US
Larry Summers will resign from Harvard amid Epstein fallout
“I will always be grateful to the thousands of students and colleagues I have been privileged to teach and work with,” he said.
2 min readPolitico
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Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
2 min read - Politics
States sue over federal childhood vaccine recommendation changes
Over a dozen states sued the Trump administration for rolling back vaccine recommendations for children, which the officials argued pose a health risk to Americans. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. district court for the Northern District of California, challenged the Jan. 5 decision memo from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC), which…
2 min read - Politics
‘Nobel prize for fiction’: Trump’s State of the Union provokes polarized reactions
Democrats accuse president’s address of litany of lies as Republicans hail his bullish claims about year back in office
4 min read - Politics
Democrats to investigate DOJ’s alleged withholding of Epstein files on Trump
The problem isn’t limited to what’s in the Epstein files; it also includes what apparently still remains unreleased.
2 min read - Politics
Wellness influencer picked by Trump for surgeon general faces Senate grilling
Critics concerned as Casey Means, aligned with RFK Jr on vaccine stance, does not have active medical licence
6 min read - Politics
Sanders, Mullin butt heads in surgeon general confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) lashed out against Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over Obamacare during a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday for President Trump’s surgeon general pick, Casey Means, leading to a brief but tense exchange between the lawmakers. Mullin used much of his time railing against a “broken” health care system, which he blamed on…
2 min read - Politics
Schumer: State of the Union ‘was Donald Trump’s state of delusion’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) branded the president’s Tuesday State of the Union speech as “Donald Trump’s state of delusion.” “He’s in a bubble. He doesn’t even know what the average American is going through,” Schumer said of President Trump on Wednesday in an appearance on CNN’s “News Central.” The Democratic leader accused Trump…
2 min read - Politics
Opinion - Congress must define a new 21st century tariff doctrine
The Supreme Court has ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs exceed the executive's authority, and Congress must now take up the task of defining a new tariff agenda that lowers prices, supports American businesses and farmers, strengthens supply chains, and repairs economic alliances.
4 min read - US
85-year-old kidnapped, murdered in apparent case of mistaken identity
Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
2 min read - Politics
Jeffries: Trump State of the Union ‘riddled with dirty rotten lies’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday slammed President Trump’s State of the Union address as a speech “riddled with dirty rotten lies.” “The president’s speech was riddled with dirty, rotten lies, including his unwillingness to confront the affordability crisis that Donald Trump has made worse throughout his entire time in office,” Jeffries said…
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