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Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
Politics

Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia

An immigration judge blocked the deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi due to a procedural error by government attorneys, marking a setback for the Trump administration's efforts against pro-Palestinian campus protesters. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and First Amendment rights, with similar cases involving other students still pending.

Sarah Mitchellabout 5 hours ago
Nancy Guthrie Case Using Similar Genetic Testing That Caught Bryan Kohberger
US

Nancy Guthrie Case Using Similar Genetic Testing That Caught Bryan Kohberger

Investigators in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home are employing investigative genetic genealogy techniques similar to those used in the Bryan Kohberger case to analyze DNA evidence after initial tests failed to yield matches. The FBI has released suspect footage and is assisting local authorities in the ongoing search, which has uncovered gloves and other clues pointing to a possible abduction.

Jessica Williamsabout 6 hours ago
Michael Saylor Calls Current Crypto Winter Mild, Predicts Spring Is In The Air Followed By A 'Glorious' Summer - Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
Business

Michael Saylor Calls Current Crypto Winter Mild, Predicts Spring Is In The Air Followed By A 'Glorious' Summer - Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, described the current crypto market downturn as a mild winter set to end soon, predicting a spring and glorious summer driven by digital advancements and political support. Despite Bitcoin's price dip leaving the company's holdings underwater, Saylor expressed confidence in MicroStrategy's resilience and future debt conversion plans.

Rachel Martinezabout 6 hours ago
Wolfspeed (WOLF) Stock Is Trending Overnight — Here's What You Should Know - Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI), Allegro Microsystems (NASDAQ:ALGM)
Business

Wolfspeed (WOLF) Stock Is Trending Overnight — Here's What You Should Know - Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI), Allegro Microsystems (NASDAQ:ALGM)

Wolfspeed Inc. announced the appointment of Stefan Steyerl as vice president of sales for the EMEA region, effective March 1, amid trending stock activity following a 7.78% gain in regular trading. The move aims to expand the company's silicon carbide technology into key markets like AI data centers and electric vehicles, with analysts maintaining positive outlooks.

Emily Chenabout 6 hours ago
AOC claims her gaffe-filled Munich performance was ‘well-received’ by Europeans: ‘Distract from the substance’
US

AOC claims her gaffe-filled Munich performance was ‘well-received’ by Europeans: ‘Distract from the substance’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her performance at the Munich Security Conference, claiming European audiences received her anti-authoritarianism message positively despite gaffes that drew sharp criticism from conservatives like JD Vance and Charles C. W. Cooke. The episode, seen as an effort to bolster her foreign policy profile, has fueled speculation about her 2028 ambitions, which she denies.

James Rodriguezabout 6 hours ago
These NYX Products Work 'Better Than the Expensive Brands,' According to Reviewers With Flawless Makeup
US

These NYX Products Work 'Better Than the Expensive Brands,' According to Reviewers With Flawless Makeup

A recent E! Online article highlights NYX Cosmetics products as affordable dupes that reviewers say rival or exceed luxury brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Dior, backed by hundreds of thousands of five-star ratings. These budget alternatives, starting at $6, emphasize value in a rising-cost beauty market, with user testimonials praising longevity and finish in everyday use.

Thomas Andersonabout 6 hours ago
Illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained by ICE, fed judge rules
US

Illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained by ICE, fed judge rules

A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot re-detain Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia due to an expired detention period and lack of a viable deportation plan, criticizing the government's ignored option of Costa Rica. The decision drew sharp rebuke from DHS officials, highlighting tensions in Abrego Garcia's long-running immigration battle marked by a mistaken deportation and ongoing legal challenges.

Jessica Williamsabout 6 hours ago
Warner Bros Discovery Gets Personal With TikTok Owners Over AI “Blatant Infringement” Of Batman & Superman In Cease & Desist Salvo
Entertainment

Warner Bros Discovery Gets Personal With TikTok Owners Over AI “Blatant Infringement” Of Batman & Superman In Cease & Desist Salvo

Warner Bros. Discovery has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance accusing it of copyright infringement via AI-generated videos featuring Batman and Superman on the Seedance platform. The action, which includes personal appeals to former executive John Rogovin, joins industry efforts from Disney and Paramount to curb unauthorized AI use of intellectual property.

Thomas Andersonabout 6 hours ago