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Nate Kennedy
September 01, 2025
AT THE STAND TODAY
POLICY & POLITICS
Kristi Noem confirms plan to expand ICE operations in major cities
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Sunday that the Trump administration plans to expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in major cities, including Chicago.
Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan migrant children as flights were ready to take off
A federal judge on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending any unaccompanied migrant child to Guatemala unless they have a deportation order, just hours after lawyers alerted her of what they described as a hurried government effort to deport hundreds of children.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Humans are being hired to make AI slop look less sloppy
In the age of automation, human workers are being brought in to fix what artificial intelligence gets wrong.
Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg
Africa's biggest pop culture and gaming festival draws tens of thousands of fans for anime, comics, cosplay, and celebrity meet-and-greets.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
California energy regulators pause efforts to penalize oil companies for high profits
California energy regulators Friday put the brakes on plans requiring oil companies to pay a penalty if their profits climb too high, a temporary win for the fossil fuel industry two years after the governor declared the state had “finally beat big oil.”
Walmart’s latest AI innovations represent a shift for big retail
Retailers are working hard to keep consumer spending strong amid tariffs, inflation and other economic pressures.
AROUND THE STAND
Rapper French Montana proposed to Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra during Paris Fashion Week in June, presenting her with an extravagant 11.53-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring valued at around $1.1 million.
Fox News anchor John Roberts was diagnosed with a severe case of malaria on August 25 and hospitalized, describing debilitating symptoms including body aches and uncontrollable shivering; he hopes to return to work soon.
In their season opener, No. 13 South Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 24–11, featuring a pivotal 80-yard punt return touchdown and strong special teams play under Shane Beamer’s “Beamerball” philosophy.
Jessica Pegula advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals by dominating Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 in just 54 minutes without dropping a set this year, while Barbora Krejcikova saved eight match points to win a thriller against Taylor Townsend.
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