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The EPA said on Thursday that manufacturers would no longer earn a credit for installing engines that automatically turn off when vehicles come to a complete stop and restart when drivers take their feet off the brake pedal. The start-stop feature is meant to save fuel and reduce emissions.
Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
nyti.ms
February 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The EPA said on Thursday that manufacturers would no longer earn a credit for installing engines that automatically turn off when vehicles come to a complete stop and restart when drivers take their feet off the brake pedal. The start-stop feature is meant to save fuel and reduce emissions.
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Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development. https://to.pbs.org/4kX5euJ
Israel's plan to install West Bank regulations denounced as illegal 'mega land grab'
The move would pave the way for the resumption of “settlement of land title” processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967.
to.pbs.org
February 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development. https://to.pbs.org/4kX5euJ
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As a proud U.S. citizen, Juana never thought she'd be zip-tied and detained by ICE for hours with her 3-year-old son, especially while attending a family-friendly event.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
February 15, 2026 at 8:59 PM
As a proud U.S. citizen, Juana never thought she'd be zip-tied and detained by ICE for hours with her 3-year-old son, especially while attending a family-friendly event.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
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Tom Homan says this federal force will stay "for a short period of time" to protect immigration agents who remain as the sweeping crackdown draws down. n.pr/4kCsQEx
Trump's border czar says a 'small' security force will stay in Minnesota
Tom Homan says this federal force will stay "for a short period of time" to protect immigration agents who remain as the sweeping crackdown draws down.
n.pr
February 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Tom Homan says this federal force will stay "for a short period of time" to protect immigration agents who remain as the sweeping crackdown draws down. n.pr/4kCsQEx
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a prolific writer who fought for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery.
She was one of the first Black people to publish a short story, authored many celebrated poetry collections, and helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
She was one of the first Black people to publish a short story, authored many celebrated poetry collections, and helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
February 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a prolific writer who fought for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery.
She was one of the first Black people to publish a short story, authored many celebrated poetry collections, and helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
She was one of the first Black people to publish a short story, authored many celebrated poetry collections, and helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
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After an anonymous Grand Jury of American citizens refused to indict us, Speaker Johnson still believes we should be.
My response:
My response:
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
After an anonymous Grand Jury of American citizens refused to indict us, Speaker Johnson still believes we should be.
My response:
My response:
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The Constitution's supremacy clause bars local interference with federal officers when they act reasonably, within the scope of their duties.
But when agents cross that line, experts said, there's an obligation to try to hold them accountable.
But when agents cross that line, experts said, there's an obligation to try to hold them accountable.
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The Constitution's supremacy clause bars local interference with federal officers when they act reasonably, within the scope of their duties.
But when agents cross that line, experts said, there's an obligation to try to hold them accountable.
But when agents cross that line, experts said, there's an obligation to try to hold them accountable.
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Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer. n.pr/4rKGbNj
DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota
Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer.
n.pr
February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer. n.pr/4rKGbNj
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During a combative hearing with lawmakers, Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested that a Democratic congresswoman focus on crime in Culver City, a city in Los Angeles County. The exchange confused local officials and residents. “The only crime here is like the $18 strawberry at Erewhon.”
Bondi Suggests Culver City Has a Crime Problem. Culver City Has a Problem With That.
The attorney general’s viral remarks befuddled many Angelenos, who know Culver City for its Hollywood history and chill vibes.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
During a combative hearing with lawmakers, Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested that a Democratic congresswoman focus on crime in Culver City, a city in Los Angeles County. The exchange confused local officials and residents. “The only crime here is like the $18 strawberry at Erewhon.”
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Michigan Democratic lawmakers noted Trump officials two weeks ago put out a rule formally establishing the Gordie Howe bridge as a port of entry.
'Shocked' Michigan Dems urge Trump to reverse stance on Gordie Howe bridge
Michigan Democratic lawmakers noted Trump officials two weeks ago put out a rule formally establishing the Gordie Howe bridge as a port of entry.
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Michigan Democratic lawmakers noted Trump officials two weeks ago put out a rule formally establishing the Gordie Howe bridge as a port of entry.
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Donald Trump announced the termination of the “endangerment finding”, a piece of legalese that underpins American greenhouse-gas regulation. Expect legal challenges
How dangerous is Donald Trump’s “endangerment” decision?
It removes a cornerstone of climate regulation
econ.st
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Donald Trump announced the termination of the “endangerment finding”, a piece of legalese that underpins American greenhouse-gas regulation. Expect legal challenges
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The U.S. military used Anthropic's Claude AI model during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude during Maduro raid
Anthropic is currently in tense discussions with the Pentagon about whether to loosen guardrails when its models are being used by the military.
www.axios.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The U.S. military used Anthropic's Claude AI model during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
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Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month. https://to.pbs.org/4agnIm5
Feds investigate whether ICE officers lied about shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis
Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month.
www.pbs.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month. https://to.pbs.org/4agnIm5
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“We would love to see the regime there change,” Marco Rubio said of Cuba last month. “That doesn’t mean that we’re going to make a change.”
He must tread carefully to avoid falling out of step with the Trump administration’s MAGA base
He must tread carefully to avoid falling out of step with the Trump administration’s MAGA base
Cuba’s fate may be in Marco Rubio’s hands
The Economist understands that American officials are considering sending fuel to the island to stave off a humanitarian crisis
econ.st
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
“We would love to see the regime there change,” Marco Rubio said of Cuba last month. “That doesn’t mean that we’re going to make a change.”
He must tread carefully to avoid falling out of step with the Trump administration’s MAGA base
He must tread carefully to avoid falling out of step with the Trump administration’s MAGA base
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ICE to spend $38.3 billion on detention centers across US, document shows reut.rs/3MdFNIl
ICE to spend $38.3 billion on detention centers across US, document shows
The plan states that the centers are necessary as ICE prepares for an expected surge of arrests in 2026 after the hiring of 12,000 more agents.
reut.rs
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
ICE to spend $38.3 billion on detention centers across US, document shows reut.rs/3MdFNIl
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Homeland Security is said to have sent Google and Meta hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or criticize ICE.
Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts
The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.
nyti.ms
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Homeland Security is said to have sent Google and Meta hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or criticize ICE.
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President Donald Trump is seeking to renegotiate a decade-old deal with Canada that set in motion construction of a new Detroit River bridge.
Trump wants to amend key Gordie Howe Bridge permit for a cut of the toll revenue
President Donald Trump is seeking to renegotiate a decade-old deal with Canada that set in motion construction of a new Detroit River bridge.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
President Donald Trump is seeking to renegotiate a decade-old deal with Canada that set in motion construction of a new Detroit River bridge.
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ICE has been tracking the names of protesters in an internal database for several months, according to two US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss operations reut.rs/46wwn1j
ICE is cracking down on people who follow them in their cars
Becky Ringstrom was heading home after following federal immigration officers in her gray Kia SUV in suburban Minneapolis when she was suddenly boxed in by unmarked vehicles.
reut.rs
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
ICE has been tracking the names of protesters in an internal database for several months, according to two US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss operations reut.rs/46wwn1j
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ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations. www.wired.com/story/ice-ex...
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations. www.wired.com/story/ice-ex...
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US proposes boosting 'Buy America' requirements for government-funded EV charging stations reut.rs/460MGTY
US proposes boosting 'Buy America' requirements for government-funded EV charging stations
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it is proposing to boost American-content in federally funded electric vehicle charging stations from 55% to up to 100%, which could pose significant hurdles to use of the funds.
reut.rs
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
US proposes boosting 'Buy America' requirements for government-funded EV charging stations reut.rs/460MGTY
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Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources. https://to.pbs.org/4chprZA
Airlines will no longer be able to refuel on Cuba as U.S. blockade deepens island's energy crisis
Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Car...
www.pbs.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources. https://to.pbs.org/4chprZA
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UAW says Ford worker who heckled Trump kept job, not disciplined reut.rs/3O3PwS1
UAW says Ford worker who heckled Trump kept job, not disciplined
The United Auto Workers union said on Monday a Ford worker who heckled U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit last month to a Michigan auto plant was not disciplined and kept his job.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
UAW says Ford worker who heckled Trump kept job, not disciplined reut.rs/3O3PwS1
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Migrants deported under UK-France scheme lacked translators and advice, report says reut.rs/4a91kLi
Migrants deported under UK-France scheme lacked translators and advice, report says
Migrants deported from Britain to France under the new one-in one-out scheme did not have enough access to translators, legal advice or information about what would happen to them next, inspectors said in a report published on Monday.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Migrants deported under UK-France scheme lacked translators and advice, report says reut.rs/4a91kLi
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The global trade of plastic waste has fallen dramatically in the last decade—
It might seem odd that countries would agree to import plastic *waste* from other countries, but many do so for the cheap materials or to feed specific manufacturing processes.
It might seem odd that countries would agree to import plastic *waste* from other countries, but many do so for the cheap materials or to feed specific manufacturing processes.
February 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The global trade of plastic waste has fallen dramatically in the last decade—
It might seem odd that countries would agree to import plastic *waste* from other countries, but many do so for the cheap materials or to feed specific manufacturing processes.
It might seem odd that countries would agree to import plastic *waste* from other countries, but many do so for the cheap materials or to feed specific manufacturing processes.
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Louise, a rape survivor featured in our 2025 investigation with @wbur.org, said the proposal gives new hope for victims.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
A WBUR-ProPublica investigation found that no DNA match, testimony or even confession could allow a rape to be prosecuted after the state’s 15-year deadline. The governor aims to “help survivors who h...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Louise, a rape survivor featured in our 2025 investigation with @wbur.org, said the proposal gives new hope for victims.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.