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Trump’s Naming Hunt: A Quick Look at the Politics Behind It

February 10, 2026

In a recent exchange, officials from the current administration hinted to Senate leader Chuck Schumer that they would release blocked federal money for a stalled Hudson River tunnel if he pushed to rename two major U. S. hubs after the president. Schumer declined, sparing the nation a wave of Trump‑

politics

Police Power and Public Pushback

February 10, 2026

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

politics

Water‑Career Scholarship Opens for Students Near Portland

February 10, 2026

The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat

politics

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

February 10, 2026

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

environment

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

February 10, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to

health

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

February 10, 2026

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

opinion

America’s Policy Mix: Drugs, Media and Politics

February 10, 2026

The United States is facing a mix of problems that many people are not talking about enough. A lot of folks now use marijuana more often than they drink alcohol. About 18 million people use it almost every day, up from less than a million in the early 1990s. Because it is legal but not tightl

politics

Government Gains Temporary Lift on TPS End for 89, 000 Migrants

February 10, 2026

The Ninth Circuit in California has paused a judge’s order that had stopped the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for about 89, 000 people from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. The court said the government can probably show that it had valid reasons to end the status, so t

politics

Woman from Palestine Hospitalized After Seizure in U. S. Detention

February 10, 2026

A 33‑year‑old Palestinian woman, who has lost many relatives in the Gaza conflict, was taken to a hospital after experiencing a seizure while held by U. S. immigration officials. The incident happened late on February 6, 2026, at the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Medical staff moved her to

politics

Fluoride Debate: EPA’s New Review vs. Court Order

February 10, 2026

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new “accelerated review” of fluoride in drinking water. This move was welcomed by some who want to examine the science, but others say it ignores a 2024 court ruling that found fluoride harmful to children’s brain development. The EPA rele