UK High Court Rules Palestine Action Ban Unlawful, Co-Founder Says Government Move ‘Backfired’

SUMMARY  London, United Kingdom – The United Kingdom’s High Court on Friday ruled that the government’s decision to proscribe the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. A legal victory hailed by the group’s co-founder as a setback for the Labour government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Huda Ammori, co-founder of … Read more

Internal Strife at US Homeland Security Draws Congressional Attention

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Leadership disputes at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have drawn national scrutiny, as reports emerge of internal conflicts between Secretary Kristi Noem and senior advisers, including former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.  Allegations of mismanagement, personnel disputes, and unconventional operational decisions have surfaced amid broader debates over immigration enforcement and … Read more

Ring ends Flock Safety partnership after Super Bowl ad backlash

SUMMARY  CHICAGO — Amazon owned Ring said it terminated its planned partnership with Flock Safety following a review, as privacy concerns intensified after a Super Bowl advertisement highlighting its camera network. The decision underscores mounting scrutiny of surveillance tools and how technology companies balance crime prevention with liberties.  Both firms said the cancellation was mutual … Read more

Trump Fort Bragg visit highlights military priorities, politics amid shutdown threat

SUMMARY  Donald Trump addressed soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday during a high profile military engagement that blended troop recognition, political messaging and national security context as lawmakers faced a looming federal funding lapse. The Trump Fort Bragg visit marked his second appearance this year at the installation, home to airborne and … Read more

Chris Paul retirement closes two decade NBA career after Raptors waiver

SUMMARY  TORONTO — Chris Paul announced his retirement Friday after being waived by the Toronto Raptors, ending a twenty year career that reshaped point guard play across the National Basketball Association. Paul, age forty, ended his career after brief stints with the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, where roster changes limited his playing … Read more

FBI Increases Reward to $100,000 in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

SUMMARY  TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal and local authorities are intensifying efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, nearly two weeks after her disappearance from her Arizona home on February 1.  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators have “good leads,” though the woman’s whereabouts remain unknown. The FBI has increased its … Read more

Tottenham Linked to Igor Tudor Amid Managerial Instability

SUMMARY  LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly considering Igor Tudor as a potential managerial appointment following the departure of Thomas Frank, as the Premier League club seeks stability amid a turbulent season.  Tudor, 46, the former Croatian international, has gained attention for his tactical discipline and structured approach in European leagues. Spurs’ search for a … Read more

Casey Dawson Winter Olympics appearance in Milan highlights resilience and Olympic culture

SUMMARY  MILAN, Italy — Casey Dawson delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing eighth in the men’s 5,000 meters on Feb. 8 at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium while drawing global attention for both his result and a symbolic pink backpack. Dawson, a 25 year old from Utah, recorded six minutes, 11.88 … Read more

South Carolina State University shooting leaves two dead at campus residential complex

SUMMARY  Two people were killed and at least one injured in a late night South Carolina State University shooting at a student residential complex in South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, authorities said Friday, prompting a lockdown and renewed scrutiny of campus safety. University officials said the South Carolina State University shooting occurred Thursday night … Read more

Connecticut Native Joins SpaceX Crew-12 Launch to International Space Station

SUMMARY  GUILFORD, Conn. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida early Thursday, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission designated Crew-12.  Among them is Jack Hathaway, a pilot from South Windsor, Connecticut, marking the state’s first direct involvement in a US space … Read more