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Following a ProPublica article revealing that the U.S. Forest Service had for years issued clothing to wildland firefighters that it knew contained potentially dangerous “forever chemicals,” the agency has stopped distributing those garments. It also says that it will instruct its equipment manufacturers to avoid using PFAS in the future. This month, ProPublica reported that until at least 2023 one of the Forest Service’s suppliers, TenCate, used finishing products made with a PFAS compound on a Kevlar-blend pant fabric. According to emails from the supplier, the finishes were used to repel gasoline and water. Despite knowing about the use of…
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man. Source link
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The FBI and U.S. Secret Service have released more details after an armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday morning.The FBI identified the man as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina. He was shot and killed in the incident.Florida authorities said the man had a gas can and a shotgun. He entered the north gate of…
Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and enforcement practices. In my last column, I discussed how the Justice Department – in the battle over birthright citizenship – had selectively interpreted the original meaning of the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. But that is not the only hole in the government’s argument – in this column I explore how the DOJ has also overlooked the historical importance of certain key laws enacted by Congress. *** In the executive order seeking to end…
Home Daily News Judge blocks California’s ban on federal… Immigration Law Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks; badges still required By Kevin Davis February 11, 2026, 10:01 am CST A federal judge has blocked California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks. Here, a masked federal agent roams the halls of the federal courthouse in Manhattan, New York City, in December seeking possible detainees. (Photo by Andrea Renault/Star Max/IPx via the Associated Press) A federal judge has blocked a California law that would ban federal immigration agents from masking their faces but will require them to…
Explore the best things to do in Abu Dhabi this week, from historic events to festive iftar and pop-upsRamadan in Abu Dhabi is in full swing, and the city is buzzing with activities for all ages. From cultural performances to waterfront tastings and family fun, there’s something to enjoy every evening. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Abu Dhabi this week.Enjoy Ramadan Nights at Al HosnAl Hosn brings the spirit of Ramadan to the heart of Abu Dhabi with cultural performances, traditional crafts, storytelling, and local food experiences. The fort’s courtyard offers a calm and atmospheric…
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – more commonly known as ‘El Mencho’ – is one of them. Hailing from humble rural roots in the western state of Michoacán, his rise to the top of one of the most feared and dangerous cartels in modern Mexico, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was meteoric. And it was achieved through aggression, ambition, brutality and ruthlessness. Source link
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Violence roiled several states across Mexico, including in Jalisco and its coastal city of Puerto Vallarta, as Mexican authorities confirmed that the leader of one of the country’s most powerful criminal organizations had died following a clash with special forces operatives.Smoke from burning vehicles blackened the sky in Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination spot with a coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Similar scenes played out in Guadalajara, the…
As many law students learn in their civil procedure course, when a plaintiff files suit in state court asserting a claim over which a federal district court would have jurisdiction, federal law permits the defendant to remove the case to federal court. But the defendant must act quickly: 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b)(1) requires the notice of removal to be filed within 30 days of receiving the complaint or being served with process. The question in Enbridge Energy LP v. Nessel – on which the court will hear argument on Feb. 24 – is whether district courts are authorized to extend…
Home Daily News Crypto founder who allegedly staged his death… Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Crypto founder who allegedly staged his death is at center of class action lawsuit By Amanda Robert February 11, 2026, 10:34 am CST The founders of a cryptocurrency project called Zerebro have been accused of promoting fake artificial intelligence, manipulating token markets, and staging one of their deaths to draw attention away from mounting questions over insider trading. (Image from Shutterstock) The founders of a cryptocurrency project called Zerebro have been accused of promoting fake artificial intelligence, manipulating token markets, and staging one of their deaths…