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Five states including California lost population in year running through mid-June, Census data show.

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According to the media, polls show Americans are turning against ICE and this could create a blue wave in the midterm elections.

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The Department of Homeland Security had initially said one agent fired defensive shots at the 37-year-old nurse, who died at the scene.

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Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a top witness in President Trump’s first impeachment trial, announced that he was running for Senate in Florida. He will run for the Democratic nomination to take on Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican. https://nyti.ms/3M64FS6

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Voters think more open primary elections would lead to better candidates and a more representative Congress.

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Ten Unknown Facts About

Aerospace Origins: BMW started in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. The BMW logo represents a spinning propeller against a blue sky, not a stylized Bavarian flag as commonly believed.

Name Meaning: BMW stands for "Bayerische Motoren Werke" (Bavarian Motor Works). The company didn't produce its first car until 1928, the BMW Dixi.

World War Impact: After WWII, BMW survived by making pots, pans, and bicycles as they were banned from producing engines.
Saving Grace: The BMW Isetta, a tiny "bubble car" produced in the 1950s, saved the company from bankruptcy and potential takeover by Mercedes-Benz.

Art Car Tradition: Since 1975, BMW has commissioned renowned artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jeff Koons to paint their cars, creating the famous "BMW Art Car Collection."

Electric Pioneer: BMW was experimenting with electric vehicles as early as 1972, creating the BMW 1602e for the Munich Olympics, long before the i3 and i8.

Manufacturing Innovation: BMW's Leipzig plant features unique wind turbines and sustainable energy systems, making it one of the most environmentally friendly car factories in the world.

Technology Firsts: BMW introduced the world's first in-car internet access (1997) and was the first to use a heads-up display in a European production car (2004).

Motorcycle Heritage: BMW's motorcycle division, BMW Motorrad, has been in continuous production since 1923, making it older than their car production.

Ownership Structure: BMW remains one of the few major automakers that isn't part of a larger conglomerate.

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01/28/2026

President Trump’s approval ratings on immigration have dropped to a record low, according to a new poll.

The poll comes during the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown operations in Minnesota, where tensions have risen to a boiling point after federal agents shot and killed two people and wounded another man. https://trib.al/lQAIfEO

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ICE agents encounter violent protests in Minnesota and other cities as federal immigration enforcement faces opposition from Governor Tim Walz and local officials.