Enforcement of environmental laws in the United States plummeted during the first year of Donald Trump's second term, according to a new report, while the 2026 Winter Olympics are embroiled in a "Penisgate" scandal, and a New York judge sanctioned a lawyer for misusing AI in legal filings. Additionally, Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure continue to cripple its economy, and immigration agents are reportedly impersonating workers in Minnesota.
The Environmental Integrity Project's analysis of federal court and administrative data revealed a 76 percent drop in civil lawsuits filed by the US Department of Justice in cases referred by the Environmental Protection Agency during the first year of Trump's second term, which began on January 20, 2025. The report indicated only 16 such lawsuits were filed, a significant decrease compared to the first year of the Biden administration.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games are facing controversy as allegations of male ski jumpers injecting their penises with fillers to gain a competitive advantage have surfaced. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge could provide extra centimeters of material in their jumpsuits, potentially increasing surface area for gliding. A 2025 study cited in Ars Technica indicated that even a small increase in fabric could make a difference in the sport.
In the legal arena, a New York federal judge took the rare step of terminating a case due to a lawyer's repeated misuse of AI in drafting filings. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that sanctions were warranted after attorney Steven Feldman repeatedly submitted documents containing fake citations. One of Feldman's filings was noted for its "conspicuously florid prose," according to the judge.
Elsewhere, in Minnesota, residents have reported that immigration agents are impersonating construction workers and delivery drivers. Luis Ramirez, who runs a Mexican restaurant, filmed his confrontation with two men dressed as utility workers, expressing concern over their presence near his business. "This is what our taxpayer money goes to: renting these vehicles with fake tags to come sit here and watch my business," Ramirez said in the video.
Finally, the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure continue to pose a significant threat to the country's economy. Power outages caused by the bombing campaign have forced businesses like the Spelta bakery-bistro in Kyiv to rely on generators to continue operating. The baker, Oleksandr Kutsenko, described the pattern of power outages as a constant struggle.
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