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Lyft to launch robotaxis as soon as 2026, Waymo to expand in Austin and Atlanta
As the market for driverless cars continues to ramp up, Lyft is steering ahead with its launch of robotaxis, which should hit the streets as soon as next year. The news comes a day before Lyft is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings and as Waymo prepares to launch a commercial robotaxi service with Uber… -
Zoos in New York facing bird flu threats, Queens Zoo charts 3 positive cases
New York’s zoos are facing new concerns after the state’s governor temporarily shut down live poultry markets in an effort to curb the spread of bird flu. Officials are now monitoring the potential impact on wildlife, with several birds in the city’s zoos already testing positive for the virus. Bird deaths under investigation Officials are… -
Idaho lawmaker wants to end public aid for immigrants in the US illegally
Lawmakers in Idaho are pushing for a new bill to reduce the state’s appeal to immigrants living in the country illegally by limiting access to public assistance programs. The bill is designed to act as a “repellant,” reducing the state’s attraction for those without legal status. House Bill 135 proposes citizenship verification for resources State… -
Ceasefire in jeopardy as Hamas delays next release of Israeli hostages
Full Story Hamas announced that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages, originally set for Saturday, Feb. 15, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire that has been in place for three weeks. The move threatens what was intended to be a six-week truce. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding… -
22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research funding
Attorneys general in 22 states are suing the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to temporarily block a major policy change by the National Institutes of Health. The new policy cuts billions of dollars in grant funding to universities and research institutions across the country. In the lawsuit, filed Monday, Feb. 10, in U.S. District… -
Kristi Noem calls FBI corrupt, vows to end leaks on ICE raids
Full Story Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has called the FBI “corrupt” after details about a major immigration enforcement operation planned for Los Angeles leaked. The Los Angeles Times published a report detailing the upcoming ICE operation, citing anonymous sources who provided the information. Noem shared the article on X, writing, “The FBI is so… -
American Airlines flight delayed over Wi-Fi network name with the word ‘bomb’
Imagine being on a flight, only for it to end up getting delayed for hours over a Wi-Fi network name. That’s what happened last week to passengers getting ready for takeoff, when someone on the plane named their Wi-Fi hotspot, “There is a bomb on this flight.” The incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 7, on… -
Why did hundreds of tractors fill the streets of London during a tax fight?
Hundreds of tractors swarmed the London borough of Westminster on Monday, Feb. 10, as farmers protested the Labour Party’s upcoming changes to the inheritance tax for operational farms. What are farmers protesting? Plans are in place to impose a 20% inheritance tax rate on operational farms worth more than roughly $1.2 million by April 2026.… -
Super Bowl halftime dancer banned for life by NFL after Gaza war protest
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show has been banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events after staging a protest during the performance. Protester detained by security The protester, a member of the 400-person field cast, held up Palestinian and Sudanese flags bearing the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” while standing on… -
Former DNC official: Celebrities lied about no Harris Campaign payments
A former Democratic National Committee (DNC) official suggested that the Harris campaign and various celebrities may have misrepresented the money spent on high-profile appearances on the campaign trail. Lindy Li, a former DNC finance committee member and Biden campaign advisor, appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show and said that celebrities, including Beyoncé and Cardi B,… -
FCC probes radio station after revealing sensitive details on ICE operations
A San Francisco radio station, KCBS 740 AM, has just days left to respond to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) inquiry regarding its alleged disclosure of sensitive details about an undercover U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. FCC Chairman raises concerns FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by President Donald Trump last month, told Fox… -
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… -
Education Department investigating schools with transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated investigations into two major universities and a state athletic association following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Investigations focus on Title IX violations The investigations involve San Jose State University’s volleyball team, the University of Pennsylvania’s swimming program and the…