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As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration, migrants like Oscar, a Venezuelan with temporary protected status, are using apps like Coqui to evade ICE agents. Developed by Peter, the app alerts users to nearby ICE activity, allowing them to navigate safely, although ICE officials warn it poses risks to law enforcement efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Many people who work in the U.S. are scared of getting caught by...

Brussels plans to propose that fruit, vegetables, and milk for schools be locally sourced as part of a broader initiative to prioritize domestic production, reflecting a push to bolster the EU's industries. This proposal, which aligns with upcoming changes to agricultural funding, aims to support small producers and ensure food security while maintaining financial aid for farmers under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Brussels wants schools to buy...

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined Barclays £42 million for failing to manage money laundering risks adequately, specifically regarding its dealings with WealthTek and Stunt & Co. Barclays will also pay £6.3 million to WealthTek's clients and is actively working on improving its anti-money laundering controls following these incidents. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Barclays bank got in trouble for not being careful enough with money and has to pay a big...

Northumberland National Park plans to display the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree, felled in a vandalism incident last year, at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Two men, Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham, were sentenced to four years in prison for the act, which sparked widespread public outrage and highlighted the tree's cultural significance. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A famous tree called the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down by two...

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed a law to maintain fluoride levels in drinking water, while states like Florida and Utah have banned its addition amid growing public opposition. Critics, including Arkansas Sen. Bryan King and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., cite health concerns, but proponents argue fluoride is essential for dental health, supported by decades of research. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Connecticut has decided to keep fluoride...