Trump Repeals Climate Rules, Scraps Emissions-Cutting Standards

US President Donald Trump has officially repealed a key scientific finding that links greenhouse gases to human health. This move cancels environmental rules, including car and truck emissions standards, which were set in 2009. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/trump-announces-repeal-of-landmark-climate-endangerment-finding

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Dan Trachtenberg Opens Up About Predator: Badlands

Director Dan Trachtenberg shares his journey with the hit movie Predator: Badlands, from its early days when he feared it would end his career to its success and critical acclaim. The film’s homages to Alien and Predator, multiple alternate endings, and pre-visualization footage are just a few of the exciting topics Trachtenberg discusses in an … Read more

“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” Showcases Innovative Lighting in South African Set

The film “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” directed by Gore Verbinski and shot on location in South Africa, showcases exceptional visual storytelling. Cinematographer James Whitaker creates a haunting atmosphere with his distinctive color palette, designed to contrast the satirical elements of Matthew Robinson’s screenplay. Whitaker’s collaboration with director Verbinski allowed him to maximize his … Read more

DHS Funding Dispute Threatens Shutdown of 13% of US Workforce

A funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would leave around 13% of the federal civilian workforce without pay, affecting agencies such as Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The stalemate comes after Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill due to lack of new restrictions on immigration agents. Lawmakers are under … Read more

Western Digital Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $4 Billion

Western Digital has approved a significant increase in its share repurchase authorization, adding $1 billion to the existing pool. The company also outlined a long-term storage roadmap that aims for high-density hard disk drives (HDDs) with capacities above 100TB by 2029. The new strategy focuses on AI-driven workloads and targets future enterprise and hyperscale demand. … Read more

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Trump Threatens Consequences for GOP Lawmakers Who Vote Against Tariffs

President Donald Trump has warned House and Senate Republicans that voting against his tariffs on Canada could lead to severe consequences at the 2026 elections, including primaries. The six Republicans who voted in favor of reversing the tariffs, Reps. Dan Newhouse, Kevin Kiley, Don Bacon, Jeff Hurd, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Jared Golden, were criticized by … Read more

Bondi’s Hostile Hearing Helps Democrats’ Midterm Bid

Democrats believe Attorney General Pam Bondi’s combative performance in a House Judiciary Committee hearing will backfire, bolstering their case to regain the majority in the midterms. During four hours of questioning, Bondi largely refused to answer questions about the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, deflecting queries and lashing out at lawmakers. The Democrats’ … Read more

Two Arrested, Juvenile Held Hostage in January Bakersfield Robbery

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested by Kern County deputies after a January robbery where the victim was held at gunpoint for jewelry. The suspects fled in a vehicle driven by a third female suspect. Authorities made multiple arrests following the incident, which occurred on January 5 near Fairfax Road and Shirley Lane in … Read more