Tag: alien
Why Astronomers Doubt Claims That Planet K2-18 b Finding Means Alien Life
Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope detected an intriguing compound in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18 b, but scientists are divided about what the chemical means By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine Artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b. The announcement has been met with floods…
ACLU warns hundreds of Venezuelans face immediate deportation under Alien Enemies Act despite Supreme Court decision
Jasmine Garsd The American Civil Liberties Union late Friday warned that immigration authorities were moving to quickly restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s restrictions on how it can use the act. Late Thursday a group of Venezuelans detained in a Texas facility was advised that they would be immediately…
JWST Spots Remains of Alien Planet That Fell into a Star
JWST Spots Remains of Alien Planet That Fell into a Star NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a closer look at the aftermath of a star that wreaked violence on its planet By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has followed up on what is thought to be the first…
How a journalist was sent the U.S. war plans. And, challenging the Alien Enemies Act
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. In a significant security breach, a journalist was unintentionally added to a group chat with top U.S. national security officials to discuss plans to bomb the Houthis in Yemen.…
Federal judge blocks Trump’s plan to target ‘alien enemies’ for deportation
Ximena Bustillo In his latest move to clamp down on illegal immigration and immigration more broadly, President Trump has filed a presidential action invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a seldom-used law that gives the president authority to detain or deport nationals of an enemy nation during wartime. It’s only the fourth time in…
Badenoch defends Jenrick’s remarks about ‘people from alien cultures’
Shadow justice secretary’s comments about British Pakistanis were condemned by former race adviser Kemi Badenoch has defended Robert Jenrick after he described Britons of Pakistani origin as “people from alien cultures”, saying it was vital to have an open debate about the abuse and rape of women and girls by grooming gangs. The Conservative leader’s…