Highway Patrol in Florida allowed to enforce immigration crackdown Across the country, sweeping immigration enforcement is taking many forms, including traffic and highway stops.
Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons. Charles Maynes
This puzzle game is helping kids think critically about AI Young people are using AI. And there’s concern this could result in a decline in critical thinking skills. UW PhD student Aayushi Dangol talks about a game she designed to help kids think critically about AI. Patricia Murphy
European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Associated Press
Shackled for weeks: Federal report finds abuse of restraints in prisons The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found widespread abuse of shackles in federal prisons. One prisoner was held in restraints so tight that he had to have a limb amputated. Joseph Shapiro
Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection. Michael Copley
With social prescribing, hanging out, movement and arts are doctor's order Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia. Rhitu Chatterjee
When does a conservative lawmaker become moderate? After they disagree with Trump Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives. Stephen Fowler
A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities. Joel Rose
I went on a date with my AI dream guy. Then I cried over shrimp It started as a one-off dinner with a chatbot — a night of shrimp, sarcasm — then veered into something unsettlingly human. Windsor Johnston