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Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 10, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
Geoff Brumfiel | Jun 10, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into the Taiwan Strait.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices.
Scott Horsley | Jun 10, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.
Cory Turner | Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
Xi's silence on North Korea's nuclear program came as Kim tried to convince the world of the irreversibility of his country's status as a nuclear power.
Anthony Kuhn, Jennifer Pak | Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters.
Jude Joffe-Block | Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.
Ximena Bustillo | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
Juliana Kim | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Gates is sitting for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ava Berger | Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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