Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservatives

‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism

From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...

The Guardian - 2d

Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...

NBC News - 2d

DOJ dropping immigration case against Musk's SpaceX

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday it is planning to drop its lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, which alleged the company discriminated against refugees and asylees during the hiring ...

The Hill - 3d

For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now

Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.

The New York Times - 1d

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.

CBS News - 3h

KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas

KFC, formerly named Kentucky Fried Chicken, disappointed state leaders when it announced it was moving to Texas.

The New York Times - 5d

Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump

The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."

CBS News - 1d

Current and Former Scale AI Contractors Allege ‘Wage Theft’ in Letter to U.S. Senators

Scale’s former managing director will appear this week in a Senate confirmation hearing for the White House’s top science role.

Inc. - 3h

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation

The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.

The New York Times - 1h

'It's this act of love.' The village behind Lauren Halsey's community center

We reached out to the people in Halsey's universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - 3d

New York City’s Ukrainian community ‘disappointed’ after Trump’s ‘betrayal’

As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strong. Members of New York’s large Ukrainian community expressed a mix of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Leaders of Roanoke to sit with Hispanic Community during roundtable discussion

Yahoo News - 5h

Gov. Hochul: 'I will not commence removal proceedings' of NYC Mayor Adams

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams "at this time." The announcement comes amid pressure to remove Adams from office after he was ...

NBC News - 4d

New York Gov. Hochul won't remove Mayor Eric Adams 'at this time'

The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Eric Adams, citing the need for the mayor's cooperation on Trump immigration policies.

CNBC - 4d

Transcript: Gov. Kathy Hochul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.

CBS News - 1d

Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...

The Hill - 3d

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures

Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants

The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors. The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for ...

The Guardian - 3d

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

NBC News - 2d

Judge blocks immigration raids at religious groups suing Trump administration

A federal judge Monday blocked the Trump administration from conducting immigration raids at Quaker, Baptist and Sikh places of worship that are suing over its new enforcement policy. Policy ...

The Hill - 6h

How Denmark’s Social Democrats Are Succeeding With Stricter Immigration Policies

Around the world, progressive parties have come to see tight immigration restrictions as unnecessary, even cruel. What if they’re actually the only way for progressivism to flourish?

The New York Times - 4h

Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree

Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.

BBC News - 2d

Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders

iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issues

Financial Times - 19h

The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs

UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’

Financial Times - 19h

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants attend conservative conference

It was one month ago, on his first day back in office, that President Trump made good on his promise to pardon the rioters involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. On Thursday, some of them ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump's hostility toward Ukraine creates a conservative rift

President Donald Trump’s recent show of hostility toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has opened a rift in Republican circles.

NBC News - 2d

Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany

Plus, a pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed.

The New York Times - 1d

With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.

The New York Times - 4d

Rob Gronkowski’s Home Was Once Robbed. It Wasn’t a Sophisticated Operation.

The burglary at Gronkowski’s house during Super Bowl LII was nothing like the ones of recent high-profile athletes.

The New York Times - 3d

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - 2d

Investors told of golden age of US-Saudi co-operation at Miami conference

Trump is strengthening bonds with the oil-rich kingdom as he strains ties with other traditional allies

Financial Times - 1d

Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home. Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank

Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.

The New York Times - 4h

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 5h

Crypto Trader OKX Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal U.S. Operation

Federal prosecutors said OKX, based in Seychelles, violated anti-money laundering laws for years. The company agreed to pay more than $500 million in fines and penalties.

The New York Times - 24m

Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservatives

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