1. ICE has temporarily suspended most vehicle stops nationwide following the deadly shootings involving agents in Biddeford and Texas. According to ABC News, officers will receive additional training before the tactic resumes, though stops involving the most dangerous suspects will continue. (WMTW)
2. Around 300 anti-ICE protesters gathered outside the Scarborough ICE facility Tuesday, a day after the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford. The demonstration was mostly peaceful, but tensions flared when a counter-protester confronted the crowd, prompting police to shut down the road while officers monitored the situation. (WGME)
3. Wildfire smoke from Ontario continues to make Maine skies look hazy today, with the Maine DEP reporting moderate levels of particle pollution. While no air quality alert has been issued for Maine, people with respiratory issues should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Conditions are expected to improve later today before more smoke could return Thursday. (WMTW)
4. Yum Brands’ stock fell about 4.5% after reports that federal and state investigators are looking into whether the recent cyclospora outbreak could be linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell. Taco Bell has temporarily removed several fresh ingredients from some locations, but stresses no direct link has been confirmed to the chain, any ingredient, supplier, or restaurant. (TMZ)
5. The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock changes. The measure now heads to the Senate, where its future is uncertain. If approved, Americans would no longer “fall back” or “spring forward,” though some critics warn it would mean much darker winter mornings. (CNN)
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