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The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy

NPR · Aug 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda.

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Society · WIRED

ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children

Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI…Read original ↗

Society · Global News

Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion

An explosion in 2025 heavily damaged the ice arena in Taber, which then won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest — now, the rebuild is now almost complete.Read original ↗

Technology · Engadget

Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.Read original ↗

World · BBC News

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.Read original ↗

Technology · Ars Technica

After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica

Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep.Read original ↗

World · Blaze Media

Sheriff pushes back against edict from New York governor to END cooperation with ICE

At least one sheriff in New York state is pushing back against a new law forcing law enforcement agencies to stop cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.…Read original ↗