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Iowa AG investigating sheriff for rejecting immigration detainer orders
A sheriff’s department in northeastern Iowa is under investigation by the state attorney general for publicly opposing certain aspects of immigration enforcement. Gov. Kim Reynolds filed a complaint against the agency, citing Iowa state law. Winneshiek County sheriff rejects ICE detainers The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office sparked the investigation after Sheriff Dan Marx posted a… -
LA investigators probe possible link between power company, deadly wildfire
Los Angeles is now in recovery mode after wildfires ravaged the city in January 2025, leaving behind unprecedented devastation throughout the county. As the region begins to rebuild, investigators are working to determine the cause of the flames. A Southern California utility company may hold some of the answers. Possible link to Southern California Edison… -
Tariffs for Shein and Temu packages under $800 suspended by Trump
President Donald Trump delayed plans to end a tax exemption on small imports from China. Originally, Trump’s plan to tax goods coming from China would have closed a loophole on packages worth less than $800, which could have led to higher prices for consumers. USPS temporarily halted shipments from China, Hong Kong The U.S. Postal… -
Colombian president wants cocaine legalized, says ‘no worse than whiskey’
Full Story Colombian President Gustavo Petro took a bold stance on global drug policy Thursday, Feb. 6, calling out countries that ban cocaine while allowing alcohol. Petro explained the ban only stems from Colombia’s position as the largest producer and exporter of the drug, not its danger. Petro’s stance on cocaine legalization During a ministerial… -
Nonprofit renews push to restore neighborhood after Tulsa Race Massacre
Full Story A nonprofit organization, Justice for Greenwood, is working to revitalize Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, an area once known as “Black Wall Street.” It’s an effort to bring the community back to its former vibrancy before the 1921 massacre. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Over a century ago, a white mob ripped through the… -
Trump to put EPA environmental justice workers on paid leave: Report
Sources close to the Trump administration said the president is planning another shake-up within federal agencies, this time at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The next change will focus on workers involved in the environmental justice and civil rights division. EPA Environmental Justice workers could be placed on leave The Wall Street Journal said an… -
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath to rock the stage one last time after 20 years
Full Story Heavy metal legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to reunite for one final show this summer. This marks the first time the band’s original lineup played a show together in 20 years. The band will perform their greatest hits for charity, with all proceeds benefiting Parkinson’s research and health care for… -
Fake ICE agents arrested in several states amid deportation push
Full Story As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its deportation efforts, multiple individuals have been arrested for impersonating ICE agents. Authorities have identified fake agents in at least three states. ICE has ramped up its enforcement operations. They arrested hundreds of people daily under the mass deportation order issued by the Trump administration.… -
Traffic jams: Return to office, online deliveries push cities to the brink
Full Story As CEOs push employees to return to the office, the combination of more workers on the road and the continued surge in online shopping deliveries is clogging U.S. roadways. Global data shows traffic is increasing, and infrastructure is struggling to keep up. As of 2024, some U.S. cities are now ranked among the… -
Ohio Gov. DeWine echoes Trump, orders state workers return to office
Full Story Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4, reversing the state’s remote work policies for state employees and following the lead of major companies who have already brought their employees back to the office. DeWine’s executive order also mirrors President Donald Trump’s recent requirement for federal workers to return to… -
Will Scotland ban cats? No, but ‘cat containment’ measures could still happen
Full Story Scottish cat owners can rest easy after government leaders confirmed there will be no ban on cats. Speculation grew after a report cited cats’ harm to wildlife. Official report on cats’ harm to wildlife sparked ban rumor The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission, which works directly with government officials to shape animal protection policies,… -
Survivors, families sue New Orleans over deadly terror attack on New Year’s
Survivors and families of victims affected by a deadly truck rampage in New Orleans on New Year’s are taking legal action against city leaders. The lawsuit accuses them of failing to implement safety measures that could have prevented the tragedy. The attack, which killed 14 people and injured 57 others, occurred when Shamsud-Din Jabbar allegedly… -
DOJ prepares trial against woman allegedly behind $250M COVID-19 fraud
Federal prosecutors said the second trial in one of the largest fraud schemes to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic started Monday, Feb. 3, with jury selection. Seventy defendants, including the alleged ringleader, Aimee Bock, are accused of stealing millions in federal funds intended for child nutrition programs. Aimee Bock set to go to trial for…