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Supreme Court could greenlight geofence warrants A new case may legalize suspicionless mass surveillance of journalists and whistleblowers

A free press can’t exist in a surveillance state.

Geofence warrants allow the government to collect location data on everyone, including journalists and whistleblowers.

A Supreme Court case could make it worse.

Here’s how.

Games that shaped a generation: Angry Birds to Flappy Bird From Angry Birds to Subway Surfers, the early 2010s were filled with simple, addictive mobile games that captured the attention of millions and defined the early smartphone era.

Games that shaped a generation: Angry Birds to Flappy Bird

What worked and what didn't with a cellphone ban at a Kentucky school Keeping students off their devices is the new norm in many schools. We talked to students and educators at one Kentucky school to see how it's working.

Keeping students off their devices is the new norm in many schools. We talked to students and educators at one Kentucky school to see how it's working.

During this winter’s onslaught, the Twin Cities have been transformed. Even though Tom Homan announced a “drawdown” in early February and the media’s attention has drifted away from Minneapolis, little seems to have changed.
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Gavin Newsom wants to reintroduce himself The governor has become the de facto leader of the Democratic Party

The governor has become the de facto leader of the Democratic Party

I'm stuck in Dubai after our flight was canceled. I'm paying more than $650 a night for a hotel. We heard explosions from our hotel in Dubai, received emergency alerts, and watched our flight home get canceled.

We heard explosions from our hotel in Dubai, received emergency alerts, and watched our flight home get canceled.

Pete Hegseth Clarifies Women Allowed In Combat Roles But It’s A Huge Turnoff

Pete Hegseth Clarifies Women Allowed In Combat Roles But It’s A Huge Turnoff theonion.com/pete-hegseth...

A victory in Denver and a warning in Miami as Palantir relocates HQ Colorado organizers celebrated the surveillance giant’s move after more than a year of protests, while Miami immigrant communities organized their own pushback

“Pushing Palantir out of the city is important,” Morris said, but the long-term goal is “to isolate and sanction this company and limit their influence as much as possible in our lives” by pressuring corporate clients, institutions, and politicians to cut ties.

Ukraine's air defense expertise 'irreplaceable,' Zelensky says as escalating Middle East war draws in Europe "We are not joining these strikes, but we will continue with our defensive actions in the region," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. "And we will also bring experts from Ukraine, together with ou...

⚡️Update: UK bringing in Ukrainian experts for help shooting down Iranian drones, Starmer says.

The U.K. will allow the U.S. to use British bases to target Iran's missile sites, Starmer said. "And we will also bring experts from Ukraine...to help Gulf partners shoot down Iranian drones."

What it takes to get an H-1B visa in Trump's America An immigration lawyer explains the behind-the-scenes challenges of getting the coveted U.S. visa in 2026.

"If a candidate is obese or has asthma, the officer can refuse their visa."

An immigration lawyer on what the H-1B process actually looks like in 2026: https://restofworld.org/2026/get-h-1b-visa-trump-america/?utm_campaign=row-social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up • Kansas Reflector Tuberculosis is a costly disease, and cases have been rising back to pre-pandemic rates. Public health agencies are struggling to keep up.

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up | via @nhassanein.bsky.social #ksleg

In California, About the Only Way to Get a House Is to Inherit One Nearly one out of every five property transfers last year was made through inheritance, a record for the state and double the national share.

Inheritance is one of the last reliable ways for younger Californians to own their first home, representing about 18% of all property transfers in the state last year, according to an analysis.

“Conclave” the movie provides a gripping, if fictional, behind-the-scenes look inside the secretive election of a new pope. But last year’s real-life conclave was just as dramatic, with plenty of plot twists, political battles among cardinals and a surprise outcome. https://cnn.it/3MWkY4g

Cops back Dutch telco Odido after second wave of ShinyHunters leaks Company refuses to pay ransom as attackers threaten larger daily dumps The Netherlands' national police is backing Odido's refusal to pay a ransom after ShinyHunters leaked a second round of records belonging to the telco.…

FYI: Cops back Dutch telco Odido after second wave of ShinyHunters leaks

As Draft-Dodgin' Donny relaxes at his resort in Florida, Let's look at the death numbers from the FIRST TWO DAYS of this illegal war. WATCH:

The $3,000 Minipig Powering Europe’s Drug Pipeline Easily bred and relatively inexpensive, minipigs are emerging as a key part of the European Union’s drive to create a more resilient testing regime.

Minipigs are easily bred, relatively inexpensive, and emerging as a key part of the European Union’s drive to create a more resilient biotech sector.

They Were Convicted of Killing Their Abusers. A New Law Offered a Second Chance at Freedom. An Oklahoma law was supposed to help reduce the sentences of women who killed their abusers. Why are nearly all of them still in prison?

“I kept begging for a divorce, and he’d threaten to kill my children.”

“I was in a very abusive, sick relationship.”

These women were imprisoned for crimes that stemmed from their abuse. A new law offered them a second chance.

Inside El Mencho’s last hideout: Blood, bullets and a cartel boss' life of luxury The aftermath of a Mexican special forces raid that killed the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel offered a window into the life of a fugitive drug kingpin.

He built one of the most feared criminal empires in the world.

Keegan Hamilton gives an exclusive walk through of the mountain hideout where El Mencho made his final stand.

New details from Epstein files reveal Lutnick had years-long business tie with sex offender The commerce secretary apparently still hasn't come clean on his connection with Epstein.

Reminder: The commerce secretary apparently still hasn’t come clean on his connection with Epstein.

Will magnesium supplements help you relax? Not everyone will feel the benefits

Boosters claim that they can aid sleep, lessen stress and depression, and even have cardiovascular benefits. This is what the science says

Military installations on Guam raise security level as precautionary measure, FBI raises terrorism alert amid Iran tensions Military installations across Guam raised their force protection condition level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation raised its terrorism alert over...

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Guam's military installations have heightened security levels as the FBI warns of potential threats. Context is crucial for local safety.

Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove Wexner name from buildings • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove billionaire donor Les Wexner's name from buildings because of his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, the…

Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove Wexner name from buildings ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/23/o...

In Texas Cities, Let a Hundred Mamdanis Bloom Our state has long-term lessons to learn from the New York socialist’s rise.

From our magazine: Texas and the State of Texas are not exactly one—this sprawling place we call home contains five of the 15 most-populous cities in the country. All lean to the left, all see their power currently suppressed.

Shabana Mahmood to limit refugees to 30 months in UK Shorter asylum period can be renewed under hardline policy aimed at stopping rise of Reform UK Shabana Mahmood has ripped up the government’s asylum rules so that from Monday every refugee will be told that their status is temporary and will last just 30 months. In a move that has concerned a refugee charity, the home secretary said that claimants whose countries are deemed to be safe by the UK government will from now on be expected to return. Continue reading...

Shabana Mahmood to limit refugees to 30 months in UK

War, succession and the perilous test of two myths about Iran America wagers on collapse; the regime on endurance

America wagers on collapse; the regime on endurance

Canada ‘abandoning’ international law with support for U.S. strikes on Iran, say former diplomats Though Canada's approach to Iran has been 'well-aligned' with the United States for many years, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has been reluctant to condemn any suspected violations of…

UNLOCKED | Canada ‘abandoning’ international law with support for U.S. strikes on Iran, say former diplomats

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Overwhelmed BARCS gets some relief after ‘Baltimore showed up’ in droves The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter saw an outpouring of support after suffering from an overcrowded kennel “crisis.”

Overwhelmed BARCS gets some relief after ‘Baltimore showed up’ in droves for pets

‘Let scripture surprise you’ — LDS authors on how to teach the Old Testament to children Meet the LDS couple working to teach kids (and adults) that scripture is more than a stack of doctrines and simple stories of good versus bad.

Meet the LDS couple working to teach kids (and adults) that scripture is more than a stack of doctrines and simple stories of good versus bad.

Quiz: How much do you know about rain? We’ve been saving this quiz for a rainy day.

Quiz: How much do you know about rain? jrnl.ie/6969870