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The Trump administration’s deployments of federal agents and National Guard troops to cities across the country, in the name of reducing crime, are having the opposite effect, according to local leaders — eroding the trust required for them to police effectively, making it harder for them to prosecute violent crimes, and leaving residents feeling less safe, The Marshall Project reports.

These concerns are noted repeatedly in interviews with policing experts and community members, and in lawsuits challenging troop deployments in several American cities, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Memphis, Tennessee.

In Chicago, ICE agents began using increasingly aggressive tactics in September during what President Donald Trump dubbed “Operation Midway Blitz.” It was a response, ICE said, to crimes committed by migrants in Illinois without documentation. The scenes have been dramatic by design: an overnight raid on an apartment building, with Blackhawk helicopters and U.S. citizens dragged into the street in zip-ties. The tactics have resulted in at least one death: In September, an immigration agent shot and killed 38-year-old Silverio Villegas González while attempting to pull him over and arrest him.

Locals in Chicago have turned out in force to protest, leading to daily demonstrations at an ICE processing center outside Chicago and elsewhere throughout the city. In response, Trump sent 500 National Guard soldiers to the area, but a judge blocked their deployment to the city.

Nevertheless, the presence of immigration agents in the city — with their military-style uniforms and tactics — has made it harder, prosecutors argue in a federal lawsuit, to pursue cases against people accused of violent crimes in Chicago.

In one case, the wife of a man who had been murdered did not want to come to court to testify for fear of being arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her fear of arrest “makes it more likely that her husband’s murderers will go free and justice will be denied,” wrote Jose Villarreal, a prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, in court documents.

Villarreal listed a wide array of crimes that his office can no longer prosecute because of ICE’s presence in the city: children who are victims of sexual assault, whose mothers fear that bringing them to court m

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Bringing home a new puppy is one of life’s greatest joys—but it also comes with a long list of questions. Right at the top? How much should I feed my puppy? Whether you’re a first-time dog parent or just need a refresher, figuring out the right amount of food can feel overwhelming.

Puppies grow fast—sometimes doubling or tripling their weight in just a few months. And just like human babies, they need the right fuel to develop strong bones, healthy muscles, and a resilient immune system. Feeding too little can lead to stunted growth or nutrient deficiencies. Feeding too much? That puts your pup at risk of obesity and long-term health issues.

In this comprehensive puppy feeding guide, Spot & Tango breaks down:

• Exactly how much to feed a puppy at different ages,
• How breed size and activity level affect food portions,
• The best types of food for growing pups,
• And expert tips for building a feeding schedule that works for both of you.

Learn how to set your puppy up for a lifetime of health—one bowl at a time.

Why Puppy Nutrition Matters

According to the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN), the first 12 months of a dog’s life are critical for developing a strong skeletal structure, healthy organs, and brain function. “Puppies aren’t just smaller versions of adult dogs—they have unique nutritional needs that change rapidly as they grow,” says Dr. Emily Wilson, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist.

Here’s why proper nutrition matters so much during this early stage:

• Bone and joint development: Puppies require more calcium and phosphorus than adult dogs, but in carefully balanced ratios. Too much can lead to skeletal issues, especially in large breeds.
• Cognitive development: DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in quality puppy foods, supports brain and vision development.
• Immune support: Antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and E, and zinc help strengthen a young pup’s immune system during vaccinations and exposure to new environments.
• Energy needs: Puppies have higher metabolic rates than adult dogs, burning through calories faster—even when they’re just napping after a wild play session.

Did You Know?

Puppies need up to twice the daily calories per pound of body weight compared to adult dogs. That means feeding schedules and portion sizes should reflect their stage of rapid growth.

By choosing a well-balanced, whole-food diet tailored to your puppy’s specific needs, you’re giving them more than just food. You’re giving them a foundation for lifelong health.

How Much to Feed a Puppy Based on Age

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how much to feed puppies—it depends on their age, breed, weight, and energy levels. However, we can break it down by life stage to give you a clear roadmap for the first year.

6–12 Weeks Old: The Weaning Stage

At this age, most puppies are just transitioning from mother’s milk or a milk

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A gas credit card is a type of business credit card that provides benefits specifically for fuel-related expenses. These cards offer rewards, discounts, or cash back on fuel purchases, turning routine spending into meaningful savings for companies that rely on vehicles. Some cards offer flat-rate rewards at gas stations, while others give higher returns within certain networks or spending categories.

Whether you’re running a delivery fleet, managing field service teams, or building a new business, the right gas credit card transforms unavoidable fuel costs into profit opportunities while giving you complete spending control.

In this guide, Ramp compared the top business gas, fleet, and fuel cards by rewards, savings, and control features—so you can quickly find the right fit for how your business fuels and operates.

Summary: Best business gas credit cards by business type

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Understanding different types of business gas cards

A company gas card—also known as a fleet gas card—allows employees to pay for fuel in company vehicles without using personal funds. These cards help track spending and remove the need for cash or reimbursement. Some advanced options even collect odometer readings and fuel usage data to improve efficiency and provide detailed analytics.

The most common types include fuel credit cards and prepaid cards. Credit-based fuel cards typically offer better reporting tools, higher limits, and help build business credit, while prepaid cards require loading funds in advance but don’t require credit checks. Fuel credit cards are ideal for established businesses that want stronger oversight and the ability to earn rewards or cash back on every purchase.

Fleet cards, such as WEX, are designed specifically for companies that manage multiple vehicles and need features like driver IDs, per-transaction limits, and custom reporting. Business gas credit cards offer similar control benefits while also earning rewards across other spending categories.

If your goal is to maximize rewards, choose a business gas credit card. If your priority is tighter spend control and detailed reporting, a fleet card may be the better option.

Why your business needs a dedicated gas credit card

If your business spends more than $500 monthly on fuel, you’re losing money and control without a dedicated gas card. Here’s what

By Jackie Wattles, CNN

(CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket is set to launch Thursday carrying an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made possible by a high-profile former employee of the company’s biggest rival.

Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, will ride aboard the mission, known as NS-37, and become the first wheelchair user to travel to space. The unprecedented opportunity came together after encounter between Benthaus and Hans Koenigsmann, a former executive at SpaceX — Blue Origin’s chief competitor.

Koenigsmann, like Benthaus, is German, and the two of them were chatting during an event in Munich last year when Benthaus wondered aloud if she would ever be able to realize her dream of spaceflight in spite of a spinal cord injury that had left her unable to walk.

Koenigsmann then began quietly conspiring to make it happen.

“She said she was only thinking about a suborbital flight,” Koenigsmann told CNN on Monday. While SpaceX offers multimillion-dollar rides to Earth orbit, Blue Origin offers brief trips to suborbital space, so Koenigsmann called up his former competitor. “They responded really, really well to us,” he said.

Koenigsmann and Benthaus are now slated to fly as a team, alongside four other passengers, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Similar flights have so far carried more than 80 people, including Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, singer Katy Perry and famed “Star Trek” actor William Shatner, on 10-minute trips to the edge of space — traveling high enough to surpass the Kármán Line, which is a common demarcation line for space that lies 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level.

“When Hans told me, ‘Blue is excited about this,’ I was like, ‘Are you sure? Are you sure you understood them correctly?’” Benthaus told CNN Tuesday. “I always wanted to go to space, but I never really considered it something which I could actually do.”

The crew is set to launch as soon as Thursday at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET) from Blue Origin’s facilities near the remote town of Van Horn, Texas. The company will livestream the flight on its website.

Embracing uncertainty

During the brief, suborbital flight, Koenigsmann will serve as Benthaus’ companion — stepping in to assist her should the need arise.

If all goes as planned, Benthaus will be able to enter and exit the 15-foot-wide New Shepard capsule on her own, using a small bench.

Benthaus will also use a strap to keep her legs bound together — preventing them from splaying wildly as passengers exit their seats to briefly float in weightlessness at the top of the flight path. (Blue Origin flights typically offer passengers three or four minutes of zero gravity.)

She hopes to be able to return to her seat without issue, though Koenigsmann is prepared to lend a hand.

Koenigsmann will also help Benthaus in the event of an emergency that requires a speedy exit from the spacecraft.

“Blue Origin is super well prepared,” Benthaus said, noting that she and Koenigsmann previously traveled to the company’s Texas facilities twice to hash out specific accommodations for this flight.

‘Way too disabled’?

Advocates have long pointed out that space travel can be an ideal adventure for people with disabilities, as weightlessness can offer the chance to move about unbridled by gravity.

While no one with a mobility-limiting disability has yet traveled to space, there have been several notable strides forward in recent years. In 2021, Hayley Arceneaux, a cancer survivor who has a titanium prosthesis in her leg, spent three days in orbit as part of an experiment

Por Jinky Jorge y Sandi Sidhu, CNN

El padre y el hijo sospechosos de llevar a cabo la masacre del domingo en Bondi Beach se refugiaron en un hotel durante la mayor parte de su estadía de casi un mes en Filipinas en noviembre, rara vez salieron de sus habitaciones y comieron comida rápida, afirmó a CNN un empleado del inmueble.

Sajid y Naveed Akram solo salían del edificio durante aproximadamente una hora por día, todos los días, antes de regresar a sus habitaciones, declaró el miembro del personal del hotel que solo se identificó como Jun.

No recibieron visitas durante su estancia en el establecimiento de la ciudad sureña de Davao, según el testigo.

El viaje de los Akram a Filipinas se ha convertido en un foco clave de las investigaciones sobre sus motivos y preparativos para su ataque antisemita, que mató a 15 personas en una celebración judía de Janucá en la mundialmente famosa playa de Sydney.

La policía australiana ha dejado claro que está trabajando arduamente para determinar qué hizo el dúo durante su estadía y si esto tuvo alguna relación directa con el ataque.

A principios de semana, la cadena pública australiana ABC informó que las autoridades antiterroristas del país creían que los hombres habían recibido entrenamiento militar durante su estancia en Filipinas.

Las autoridades filipinas han afirmado que aún no hay pruebas de que ambos hayan recibido entrenamiento militar y que están trabajando con sus homólogos australianos.

La isla meridional de Mindanao, cuya ciudad más grande es Davao, no es un destino turístico especialmente popular para extranjeros.

Como gran parte de Filipinas, presume de densas selvas, montañas y playas tropicales, pero ha padecido una dolorosa historia de extremismo islámico.

Y los expertos dicen a CNN que, aunque el terrorismo en Filipinas ha disminuido en los últimos años, muchos grupos militantes islámicos siguen activos y armados en regiones más remotas, y están dispuestos a entrenar a combatientes extranjeros que han llegado en masa a la nación del sudeste asiático.

Los Akram reservaron inicialmente una estancia de ocho días en el Hotel GV a partir del 1 de noviembre. El octavo día, extendieron su estancia hasta el 28 de noviembre y pagaron el saldo restante en efectivo.

El hotel donde se alojaron los hombres se describe en línea como una propiedad de una estrella con habitaciones a precios moderados.

La policía de Davao entrevistó a empleados del hotel GV el miércoles.

Jun dijo a CNN que los dos hombres fueron muy amables y respetuosos con el personal, los saludaron con sonrisas y les dijeron buenos días, buenas tardes y buenas noches.

También permitieron al personal ingresar a sus habitaciones para limpiarlas todos los días, y los trabajadores no encontraron nada extraño, solo paquetes de comida para llevar de Jollibee, la icónica cadena de pollo frito del país.

Jun afirmó que más tarde reconoció a los hombres cuando vio imágenes del ataque de Bondi. La única diferencia era que Naveed tenía el pelo más corto que cuando visitó el hotel.

El Gobierno filipino informó esta semana que está en contacto con sus homólogos policiales australianos.

“Reafirmamos nuestro apoyo a los esfuerzos que protegen a las comunidades de la intolerancia, el odio y la violencia”, escribió en X la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores, Theresa P. Lazaro, después de hablar con su homólogo australiano.

El asesor de Seguridad Nacional de Filipinas, Eduardo Ano, declaró el miércoles que aún no se han encontrado pruebas en la investigación sobre si los presuntos atac