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Trump officials ordered to urgently improve conditions at New York Ice jail
Judge tells Ice to limit capacity and immediately ensure cleanliness in migrant holding cells at 26 Federal PlazaA federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility, acting on complaints by jailed migrants that it is dirty, smelly and overcrowded.Judge Lewis Kaplan, ruling in a lawsuit filed on behalf of detainees, issued a temporary...
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Texas Senate passes Republican-drawn gerrymandered map as House Democrats continue to deny quorum – live updates
The map passed 19-2 along party lines, with nine state Senate Democrats left the floor in solidarity with their Texas House colleaguesLater on, we’ll hear from the Trump administration for the second day in a row. The president won’t make an appearance, but press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a White House briefing at 1pm ET.Defense secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s proud to be part of the Communion of Reformed...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Russia might be responsible for the PACER hack
Just a few days after administrators announced that the “federal Judiciary is taking additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents in response to recent escalated cyberattacks,” the New York Times reports investigators have found evidence Russia is “at least partially responsible” for a recent hack. Politico reported on the breach last week, saying […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Abuse of suspected migrants not an ‘innocent mistake’, says UK equality campaigner
Shabna Begum of Runnymede Trust says toxic rhetoric could lead to more vigilantism and violence The vitriol faced by scouts and charity rowers mistaken for migrants was not an “innocent mistake”, a race equality campaigner has said, as she warned that toxic rhetoric could lead to more vigilantism and violence.A wave of anti-migrant protests outside asylum hotels in recent weeks has been followed by growing reports of...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Under-22s in England should get free bus travel to access work and training, MPs say
Transport committee also suggests rural weighting for bus funding and a national policy for services in EnglandPeople under the age of 22 should get free bus travel to help them access work and training in otherwise cut-off communities, a committee of MPs has said, urging ministers to show more ambition to reverse a long-term decline in bus travel.Plans to devolve powers over bus services to local transport authorities...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:‘We don’t want him’: Dance Against Vance in Cotswolds in protest at vice-president’s UK holiday
About 100 people turn up for ‘not welcome’ party in town of Charlbury There was cake and music. The weather was perfect. At first glance, it could have been a joyful community gathering in a sun-dappled Cotswolds village park, but the placards gave the game away.These pulled no punches, criticising the policies and stances championed by the US vice-president, JD Vance, who is enjoying a country break down the road....
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:UK police should consider revealing ethnicity of suspects, says new guidance
Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1516, Wednesday, August 13
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September
The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:The best Fitbits for your fitness and health
In 2025, you might wonder if Fitbit is still relevant. Despite getting acquired by Google, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Fitbit trackers aren’t meant for the most hardcore of athletes, but they’re still excellent devices for tracking overall activity as well as monitoring certain health and wellness metrics like […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Match Group will pay $14 million to settle claims of deceptive business practices
The Federal Trade Commission announced that Match Group will pay $14 million to settle a complaint about deceptive practices. The settlement fee will be used to provide redress to injured customers of Match Group's dating services, which include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish. The agency sued Match Group in 2019 on a series of allegations. According to the complaint, the dating service company had...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:‘It’s a horrible picture’: Gaza faces new threat from antibiotic-resistant disease
Fatal infections more likely due to malnutrition, injuries and lack of medical facilities under Israel’s blockadeGaza is facing a new threat as diseases resistant to antibiotics spread across the devastated territory, research has revealed.Medical supplies are desperately scarce and tens of thousands of people have been injured in the 22-month war, while many others have been weakened by malnutrition, so the high...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Microsoft is being sued for killing Windows 10 - here are 5 reasons why the lawsuit could actually force its hand to extend support further
Lawsuit turns up the heat on Microsoft over Windows 10 End of Life - and I think the pressure is really on to find a solution.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Google posts an official look at the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google’s next Pixel launch event doesn’t happen until next week, but the company has already announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with a brief video teaser published on Tuesday. Based on the video, the new Fold will closely resemble the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — though that’s not a huge surprise, based on what’s already […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Train with at least 35 cars carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas
Fire crews were responding to scene and Union Pacific said in a statement none of the cars ‘show signs of leaking’Emergency services responded to a derailed train in Palo Pinto county, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon, with officials noting that nearly three dozen cars were carrying hazardous materials.“A Train has derailed at the Coalville Rd Bridge. Multiple cars off the track on their side. No cars are leaking contents....
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:James Cameron: We as artists have to master generative AI
'Avatar' series director James Cameron sees utility in generative AI, but doesn't think it should replace human workers.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:StubHub is once again working on its IPO that could raise $1B
On Monday, StubHub filed an updated S-1. This indicates its delayed IPO is back on.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney domestic airport
Airport spokesman said no injuries resulted from the incident at terminal twoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been arrested after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police firearm being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.An Australian federal police spokesperson said the agency has launched an...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:I Tried the New McDonaldland Meal for Adults, With Its Bizarre Pink and Blue Shake
Instead of a toy, the adult-aimed meal includes a collectible tin filled with postcards and stickers, honoring one of McD's retro mascots.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Google received a longshot $34 billion offer for Chrome from a surprising source
Google has reportedly received a $34 billion 'longshot' offer for its Chrome web browser, which it may soon be required to sell.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Two men charged over attempted murder of police officer in Omagh
John Caldwell, then a DCI in the PSNI, was shot several times in Northern Ireland in 2023Two men have been charged over the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland two years ago, police said.John Caldwell, then a DCI in the PSNI, was shot several times, allegedly by two men, while he was off duty and putting footballs in the boot of his car at a sports complex in Omagh, County Tyrone, in...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Best Internet Providers in Phoenix, Arizona
Although fiber connectivity is limited, Phoenix residents still have plenty of high-speed internet plans to choose from.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Google Searches for 'Taylor Swift' Summon This Dazzling Easter Egg
The surprise coincides with the announcement of Swift's 12th album, called The Life of a Showgirl.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has voted to unionize
Workers from Blizzard Entertainment's department for Story and Franchise Development have voted to unionize. Members of the team will become members of the Communication Workers of America and Microsoft has recognized the union. The SFD team is responsible for cinematics, animation and narrative in Blizzard's series, creating content such as in-game cutscenes and promotional videos. The department also includes...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Guatemalan judge finds six people guilty over deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire
Two officers and four ex-child protection officials found guilty after fire at state shelter that had a history of abuseA Guatemalan judge has found six people guilty over the deaths of 41 girls in a raging 2017 fire at a state shelter for vulnerable youths that had a history of abuse.The sentencing is a step towards closure in one of the most horrific and deadly events in Guatemalan history. The tragedy drew...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Best Side-Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Are Gesture-Enabled AirPod Live Translations Incoming? iOS 26 Beta Suggests Yes
Reports based on a developer beta version of iOS 26 seem to confirm Apple is working on this feature.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Case dismissed – Wikipedia loses UK Online Safety Act legal challenge, but it may still be safe from age checks
The Wikimedia Foundation has lost its legal challenge against the Online Safety Act, but it may still be on the right track to resist new rules.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Don't worry about Pixel 10 benchmark leaks, they haven't mattered before, and they don't matter now
The Pixel has always been fast enough
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:21 Amazon finds that every toddler parent needs
A mom of two shares her picks for the best Amazon gear for toddlers.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:‘Deceptively cute’ ancient whale with razor-sharp teeth and eyes the size of tennis balls discovered in Australia
Scientist says new species described from 25-million-year-old fossil found in Victoria ‘was a gnarly whale I wouldn’t want to get in the water with’“Small and deceptively cute, but definitely not harmless” is how scientists have described a new species of ancient whale, from a 25-million-year-old fossil found on Victoria’s surf coast.This early species, called Janjucetus dullardi, was an extremely unusual animal, said...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:This Threshold-Climbing Robot Vacuum Overcame Every Obstacle in My Home
I spent weeks testing the Dreame X50 Ultra, and it worked great navigating obstacles in my home and handling pet hair.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Meta hires far-right influencer to help end Woke AI
Following a settlement between Robby Starbuck and Meta, the far-right influencer will advise the company on developing politically "neutral" AI tools.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Russia reportedly implicated in hack on US federal courts' databases
Databases used by US federal courts for sharing and managing case documents have been hacked. Politico first reported on the hack last week on August 6; today, an investigation from The New York Times states that Russia is suspected to be involved in the attack. The Administrative Office of the US Courts initially identified the severity of the cyberattack in July, although the extent of the breach by "persistent and...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Reddit blocks the Internet Archive from crawling its data - here's why
The social media platform is cracking down on backdoor data harvesting.
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