Tag: ICE
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Hidden Power in Ice: How Salted Ice Could Generate Electricity
Ice’s Surprising Electrical Superpowers Ordinary ice has long been seen as a simple, inert solid. Yet a growing body of research suggests that ice can actively generate electricity when stressed. Scientists have identified two key mechanisms—flexoelectricity and ferroelectricity—that turn bending ice into a source of electrical charge. This discovery opens the door to new ways…
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Federal Agents Shoot Woman in Chicago’s Southwest Side During Immigration Enforcement Operation
Overview Federal agents shot a woman on Chicago’s Southwest Side Saturday morning, the second such shooting connected to a recent aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the area. Authorities said the incident began after patrols were allegedly rammed and boxed in by a group of vehicles, prompting agents to fire defensive shots when they discovered the…
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Apple Removes ICE Warning Apps From App Store Amid DOJ Pressure
Overview: the clash over ICE warning apps In the United States, a series of high-profile immigration enforcement actions has drawn attention to the tech tools that warned people when immigration and customs agents were active nearby. This week, Apple removed the best-known warning app—along with similar offerings—from the iOS App Store. The move follows criticism…
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Apple Removes ICE Warning Apps: ICEBlock Deleted from App Store
Summary: Apple removes ICE warning apps from the App Store Apple has pulled ICEBlock and related warning apps from the App Store following warnings from U.S. authorities about safety risks during immigration operations. Bloomberg News reported that Apple acted after officials flagged concerns that these tools could endanger agents and bystanders during raids. What happened…
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Apple Drops ICE Warning App After Trump Pressure Fallout
Apple Drops ICE Warning App After Trump Pressure Fallout In a move that ties technology to federal policy, Apple has removed the most well-known warning app for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity from its App Store, along with several comparable tools. The decision comes amid sustained pressure from the Trump administration and civil‑rights questions…
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Ice-Gliding Diatoms: Arctic Motility at Record Low Temps
Across the Arctic ice, diatoms persevere in a world of brine channels and shimmering ice. Our study provides direct cellular observations of ice-dwelling diatoms within frozen matrices, revealing an unexpected capability: ice gliding. Unlike temperate diatoms, these Arctic relatives appear to navigate by gliding along icy substrates, a skill that opens access to light, nutrients,…
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Trump deploys troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities
Overview: Trump orders troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities President Donald Trump announced on social media that he would direct the Department of Defense to provide all necessary troops to protect federal immigration facilities in Portland, Oregon, at the president’s direction. He described the facilities as being under siege by protesters and labeled those…
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Portland troops deployment to protect ICE facilities: what it means for the city and the nation
Trump expands federal deployments to Portland President Donald Trump announced on social media that he would direct the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland,” arguing that federal immigration facilities were “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.” The move would mark a significant expansion of federal…
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Trump authorizes troops to Portland to shield ICE facilities amid protests
Trump Authorizes Troops to Portland to Protect ICE Facilities In a move that deepens the U.S. debate over immigration policy and federal authority, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has directed the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary troops” to Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration facilities. He described the buildings as…
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Trump Orders Deployment of All Forces to Portland Amid City Turmoil
Overview: Trump’s Order and Its Reach In a statement posted on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation of federal involvement in Portland, ordering the deployment of “all troops necessary” to shield the city and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. The post, attributed to his role as commander-in-chief, named Defense Secretary…