Storms, immigration court changes, and road safety research dominated the news cycle as of February 9, 2026, according to multiple reports. While the Iberian Peninsula braced for more rain following deadly storms, immigration courts expedited hearings for Somali asylum seekers, and researchers explored the use of hard-braking events as indicators of road crash risk.
Storm Marta, the third deadly storm in two weeks, battered Spain and Portugal, claiming two lives and causing further flooding, according to The Guardian. The Iberian Peninsula was expected to face more rain, and South Africa issued warnings for severe thunderstorms, flooding, and infrastructure damage.
Meanwhile, immigration courts fast-tracked hearings for Somali asylum claims. Lawyers in Minnesota, Illinois, and Nebraska received notices moving up hearings for their clients to later this month and next month, some of which were previously scheduled for 2028, NPR News reported.
In other news, Google Research established a positive association between hard-braking events (HBEs) collected via Android Auto and actual road segment crash rates, according to Hacker News. Researchers found that roads with a higher rate of HBEs had a significantly higher crash risk, suggesting these events could be used as leading measures for road safety assessment.
Other developments included the availability of the Bryte Balance Pro smart mattress and upcoming Apple device releases, as reported by Wired. The article also highlighted the need for robust locks for electric bikes, particularly angle-grinder-resistant options like the Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500, due to their higher value and unique frame designs.
Additionally, a Phys.org article discussed how the spring thaw influences arsenic levels in lakes. From 1948 to 1953, a gold mine called Giant Mine released about 5 tons of arsenic trioxide per day into the environment around Yellowknife.
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