2026.04.01

[lsanderson]

Good reviews from the Pioneer Press for Bruce Springsteen, who performed at Target Center just days after singing “Streets of Minneapolis” at a massive “No Kings” protest at the State Capitol. Via MinnPost
https://www.twincities.com/2026/03/31/concert-review-bruce-springsteen-praised-righteous-rock-and-roll-at-target-center/

More details are emerging on who was arrested during Operation Metro Surge, and MPR News reports three-quarters of those arrested had no criminal record. Via MinnPost
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/31/ice-arrests-in-minnesota-three-quarters-of-arrestees-had-no-criminal-record-data-shows

Second appeals court greenlights Trump’s mass detention policy, this time in Minnesota
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Minnesota, ruled that detainees can be held without bond.
by Nicolas Scibelli
https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/federal-appeals-court-trump-detention-policy-minnesota/

Can Trump restrict mail-in voting by executive order and why is he doing it?
Critics say ‘election integrity’ plan to compile national voter list is unconstitutional and will be blocked by the courts
Dani Anguiano and agencies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/trump-order-election-voting-explainer

I’m fighting Trump’s birthright citizenship order at the supreme court. Will we adhere to the best of our history?
Cody Wofsy
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/trump-birthright-citizenship-supreme-court

Judge orders University of Pennsylvania to provide list of Jews to federal agency
Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university
Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/judge-penn-jewish-employees-list-trump

Artemis II launch: crowds gather for glimpse of historic Nasa moon mission
Fully crewed rocket will head to moon from Florida – first time since 1972 that humans will have left lower Earth orbit
Richard Luscombe in Cape Canaveral
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/01/nasa-rocket-moon-launch-artemis-ii

‘On a whole other level’: rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
Experts say brutal March heat has left critical snowpack at record-low levels – and key basins in uncharted territory
Gabrielle Canon
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/01/snowmelt-american-west

American Heart Association releases dietary guidance counter to some Maha guidelines
Leading US heart health group recommends prioritizing plant-based protein over meat relative to US government
Reuters
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/01/american-heart-association-dietary-guidelines-maha

Painting eyes on takeaway boxes can stop gulls stealing chips, study shows
Research from the University of Exeter find that the method could help reduce thefts by as much as 50%
Kate Ravilious
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/01/specieswatch-eyes-on-takeaway-boxes-stop-gulls-stealing-chips

Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras
Milpitas approves measure to distribute smart doorbells and says residents can upload footage to police database
Sanya Mansoor
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/31/silicon-valley-milpitas-doorbell-cameras

Ex-Alex Jones employee reflects on job at Infowars: ‘It was nonsense. It was lies’
Former Infowars video editor and field producer spoke on his experience working on the show in an NPR interview
Ramon Antonio Vargas
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/01/ex-alex-jones-employee-on-infowars-job

US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spending
Company chaired by Trump ally Larry Ellison seeks to reassure investors that bet on AI infrastructure will pay off
Dan Milmo and agency
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/01/us-tech-firm-oracle-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-steps-up-ai-spending-larry-ellison

Molly the border collie rescued after a week waiting for injured owner in New Zealand’s remote backcountry
A rescue mission involving volunteer helicopter crew and public donations ended in joy after Molly was located and brought home
Ima Caldwell
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/molly-border-collie-rescued-new-zealand

Why Bach’s music is indestructible, whether on the mandolin, modern piano – or soundtracking murder
Tom Service
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/01/why-bachs-music-is-indestructible-tom-service-easter-chris-thile