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September 28: ICE Arrests Near Geisinger and Transgender Prison Care at the Supreme Court
In U.S. news
ICE says it arrested 10 construction workers on September 2 near Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, with help from local police. Officials say no arrests took place on the hospital campus. Advocates and a witness say later arrests may bring the total above 40, but that count is disputed. Medical workers and immigrant advocates worry enforcement near hospitals could deter people from seeking care.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a judge’s block on a policy restricting hormone treatment and gender-affirming surgery for transgender federal prisoners. Under the policy, prisoners already receiving hormones would be put on a tapering plan.
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a Cornell student’s allegation that she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The Tompkins County district attorney acknowledged that his office had not independently investigated the allegations.
In tech and security
Nvidia has unveiled software it says will keep AI agents within set operating limits. The company also announced a $150 billion stock buyback.
CISA and the FBI warn that foreign hackers are exploiting online access granted to outside consultants and integrators to target companies using operational technology. They are urging operators to review that access.
In Greece
At a dinner in Athens, U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly suggested the United States could bring down Greece’s government. The Wall Street Journal attributed her remark to a guest and others told about the exchange. Greece’s energy minister responded that the United States could not replace its elected government.
In space
SpaceX’s Starship has reached orbit for the first time. The rocket is intended for a future NASA mission to the Moon.
In music
Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidadian singer and songwriter who helped bring calypso to audiences around the world, has died at 91. His songs paired political commentary with humor and melody across a career spanning decades.
In Britain
Police have released on bail five British nationals arrested at RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism offences. Investigators say the alleged offences may involve people acting, knowingly or not, on behalf of a foreign state. Police are reportedly examining a possible Iranian connection.
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