February 25, 2026
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When the Mail Doesn’t Arrive: Supreme Court Expands USPS Immunity Even for Intentional Nondelivery

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that people generally cannot sue the U.S. Postal Service (and the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act) for harms tied to mail that is not delivered—even when the allegation is that postal employees intentionally withheld delivery. The case, U.S. Postal Service v. Konan, arose from a dispute […]

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Legal Challenge Targets Pentagon Leadership Over Alleged Unlawful Orders

A report from Associated Press details a lawsuit involving the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Kelly Hegseth, alleging that certain directives issued under current leadership may violate federal law or constitutional protections. The legal action raises questions about executive authority, civilian control of the military, and the limits of lawful military orders. According to AP reporting, […]

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Anthropic Revises AI Safety Policy Amid Rapid Model Advancement and Industry Pressure

A recent report from CNN outlines changes to safety policies at Anthropic, one of the leading artificial intelligence firms developing large language models. The update reflects evolving industry dynamics as AI systems grow more capable and commercial competition intensifies. Anthropic has historically positioned itself as a safety-focused AI company, emphasizing cautious scaling practices and structured […]

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Lithium From Earth to Orbit: Volcanic Deposits, Atmospheric Traces, and the Expanding Lithium Frontier

Recent scientific reporting across multiple outlets highlights lithium’s expanding relevance — from deep volcanic basins in the western United States to unexpected traces detected in Earth’s upper atmosphere. Together, findings from Nature Communications Earth & Environment, coverage by Earth.com, and reporting from ScienceAlert illustrate how lithium intersects with geology, energy policy, and even aerospace activity. […]

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Tariff Turbulence: Market Volatility and Corporate Litigation Reshape U.S. Trade Policy Landscape

Global financial markets and corporate America are reacting to a period of intensified uncertainty following recent developments in U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump. Reporting from The Guardian and NBC News outlines how shifting tariff frameworks — combined with a Supreme Court ruling invalidating certain executive-imposed duties — have created ripple effects across stock […]

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Cartel Violence Erupts in Puerto Vallarta and Across Mexico After Killing of ‘El Mencho’

Recent reports indicate that violent unrest has erupted in Puerto Vallarta — a major Mexican tourist destination — and across several Mexican states following a high-profile military operation that resulted in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The spine of the […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES TECHNOLOGY Trump

U.S. Ends Collection of Supreme Court-Struck Down Tariffs, Triggering Legal and Economic Uncertainty

Overview The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced that it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared these duties illegal. These tariffs had been a cornerstone of expansive trade policy enacted by […]

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Title: U.S. Ends Collection of Supreme Court-Struck Down Tariffs, Triggering Legal and Economic Uncertainty

Overview The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced that it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared these duties illegal. These tariffs had been a cornerstone of expansive trade policy enacted by […]

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Mar-a-Lago Suspect Arrested: What Happened and What It Means

A man identified as Austin Martin has been arrested following an incident near former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, according to reporting from The Independent and other outlets. Authorities responded swiftly, detaining the suspect before any breach of secured areas was reported. While details are still emerging, the event has once […]

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Prince Andrew and the UK Line of Succession: What’s Really Happening

Recent media and social attention have focused on reports suggesting that the British government has removed Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the throne. This stems from changes in his public status and royal roles, but a closer look at the legal and constitutional framework shows that while his influence and honors […]

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