Labor Leader Arrested In ICE Raid Says It's Time To Go 'On Offense' Against Trump
“I was tackled, I was pepper-sprayed, I was detained [while] exercising a First Amendment right,” Huerta, a prominent California labor leader, told HuffPost in an interview this week. “Should we use a general strike as a tool? “And unless we’re willing to be bold, we’re going to find ourselves out of that equation… So should we use a general strike as a tool? Among them is Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, which arranged for its members’ contracts with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to end on that date. I think labor has to ask… what are we willing to risk as a means to protect families and to make change?”
Source:Huffington Post
February 13, 2026 15:46 UTC
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers in Australia are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially raising the risk of a rare disease. Nutrition in focusFor GLP-1 users who are losing weight quickly, Collins emphasized the importance of an adequate intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. To ensure proper nutrition , Collins recommends seeking professional help from an accredited dietitian. Future clinical trials should include "validated dietary assessment tools" and "transparent reporting of food and nutrient intakes," Collins suggested. "We’re calling for greater attention to nutrition when these medications are being prescribed in order to avoid malnutrition risk."
Source:Fox News
February 13, 2026 14:58 UTC
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White House Destroys Obama’s Anti-Voter ID Hypocrisy With One Devastating P
The White House just delivered a knockout punch to Barack Obama’s credibility — and they used his own actions against him. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly torched the former president for opposing voter ID laws while simultaneously sharing photographic proof that Obama himself used ID to vote in 2012. Nearly 90% of American voters support requiring photo ID for elections, according to multiple polls showing 83-84% approval rates. Yet House Democrats voted almost unanimously against the election integrity overhaul, with only one Texas Democrat breaking ranks. But the White House wasn’t finished.
Source:Fox News
February 13, 2026 14:32 UTC
Wendy’s Sales Dented by Persistent U.S. Struggles
Wendy’s had a drop in same-restaurant sales in the fourth quarter as weakness in its U.S. business persisted. - Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWendy’s had a drop in same-restaurant sales in the fourth quarter as weakness in its U.S. business persisted. Same-restaurant sales fell 10.1%, compared with the 8.5% decline that analysts had expected. This drop was mostly driven by the U.S., where same-restaurant sales fell 11.3%, while they were down 2% internationally. Management anticipates U.S. same-restaurant sales will decrease again in the first quarter, with sequential improvement throughout the year.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 13, 2026 13:28 UTC
Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid scrutiny over Epstein ties
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, former Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, speaks during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit on September 19, 2023 in New York City. Without naming bin Sulayem, Dubai’s Government Media Office (GMO) announced that DP World had appointed a new chairman and group CEO, positions previously held by bin Sulayem. DP World confirmed the new appointments to CNN. The management shuffle comes after international firms began severing links with DP World in the wake of the latest release of the Epstein files. DP World declined to comment on bin Sulayem’s relationship with Epstein when contacted by CNN before his removal.
Source:CNN
February 13, 2026 13:14 UTC
Goldman Sachs’ senior executive steps down amid links to Epstein revealed in recent files release
Kathy Ruemmler will leave the Wall Street bank in the summer as newly released documents detail her past contacts with the disgraced financier. Ruemmler’s departure follows the public release of millions of pages of documents by the US Justice Department and Congress related to Jeffrey Epstein. “My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs’ interests first,” Ruemmler said in a statement cited by CNBC. The documents released this year detail a relationship between Ruemmler and Epstein that included frequent correspondence and the receipt of gifts while she was in private practice, according to media reports. Ruemmler has said she regrets having known Epstein and has expressed sympathy for the victims of his crimes.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 13, 2026 11:47 UTC
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
The DHS spokeswoman said Noem moved to the house for increased security and pays rent. The DHS spokeswoman said the plane was used for both deportations and cabinet-level travel. Since taking office, the secretary has also closely monitored how her national profile compared with other administration officials. The DHS spokeswoman said FEMA was now faster at getting funds and assistance to states, communities and survivors. A blanket and a badgeWithin DHS, Noem and Lewandowski have cut employees or put them on administrative leave.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 13, 2026 11:44 UTC
Savior or ‘Supervillain’? A Trump Ally’s Gamble to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil
Thor Halvorssen, a Venezuelan activist, called Sargeant “the American supervillain in Venezuela’s regime story” who gives priority to his personal profit above all else. But the American’s plans were upended in 2019 when the Trump administration began a pressure campaign to oust Maduro. In early 2024, he took several American oil executives down to Caracas to explore investments. The Trump administration later reinstated Chevron’s licenses. Sargeant’s influence with the Trump administration remains unclear.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 13, 2026 11:44 UTC
L.A. liable for destroying homeless people’s property, federal judge rules
A federal judge has found that the city of Los Angeles violated the constitutional rights of homeless people in hundreds of cleanups. A federal judge has found that the city of Los Angeles violated the constitutional rights of homeless people by seizing and destroying their personal property during cleanups. The ruling filed late Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer ended a seven-year-old case against the city without a trial. The homeless plaintiffs allege that the city violated their rights by destroying their belongings in camp cleanups in 2018 and 2019. Ktown for All was harmed by having to expend resources replenishing the seized items, it alleged.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 13, 2026 08:49 UTC
LeBron James’ triple-double leads Lakers past Mavericks
So before LeBron James led the Lakers with a triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked about Doncic’s status for the All-Star game Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Doncic, who leads the NBA in scoring (32.8) and is third in assists (8.6), went through his pre-game routine before the Lakers played the Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Redick said Doncic is doing “really good.”“He’s progressed really good,” Redick said. But center Deandre Ayton missed his second straight game with right knee soreness. They have 28 games left in the regular season after an injury-marred first part of the season that tested the Lakers on many levels.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 13, 2026 06:17 UTC
CNN Host’s Gobsmacked Reaction To Pam Bondi’s Meltdown Says It All: 'Just … Wow'
AdvertisementAttorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11. Win McNamee via Getty ImagesInstead of taking any accountability for her department, Bondi opted to deflect in the form of a full-blown meltdown. by calling him a “washed-up, loser lawyer.”She also snapped at Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) after he suggested she lied under oath. He reported that he was told by a woman that Trump and Epstein had raped her. It is unclear whether the tip was ever followed up on, but Lieu suggested it never had been and demanded that the DOJ interview this witness “immediately.”
Source:Huffington Post
February 13, 2026 06:06 UTC
‘Rehab Addict’ pulled after video shows HGTV host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur
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Source:Los Angeles Times
February 13, 2026 04:56 UTC
California demanda a Trump por recorte de $600 millones en subsidios de salud pública a cuatro estados
Ana B. Ibarra covers health care for CalMatters. Her reporting largely focuses on issues around access to care and affordability. She joined CalMatters in 2020 after four years at Kaiser Health News. She... More by Ana B. Ibarra
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 13, 2026 04:46 UTC