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US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court, according to reports from USA Today and the Detroit Free Press. The move means the remaining eight justices will decide the landmark litigation. His withdrawal is drawing attention because recusals at the Supreme Court are rare and the case could shape US climate policy.

California has installed so much solar capacity that it generates more electricity than needed during midafternoon hours, with the surplus going unused even as the grid faces potential shortages in the evening when solar output drops. One proposal gaining attention: give low-income consumers free power from 1 pm to 3 pm to absorb the excess and ease evening demand.

A Mississippi Free Press opinion piece argues that US immigration enforcement is effectively supplying an economic market for prisoners, with detained immigrants feeding a detention industry that profits from incarceration. The column contends this creates financial incentives that shape enforcement policy and raise questions about the role of private detention contractors in the immigration system.

The Pioneer girls tennis team took part in its region meet, according to a report by the Lehi Free Press. The item confirms the team's participation at the regional competition but offers no details on results, placements, or which schools competed. Local readers are following the team's progress through the high school tennis season.

Baseball fans checking Monday's MLB scores are also following a legal dispute making headlines: an Oakland Athletics player is suing the Detroit Tigers over an injury suffered at Comerica Park. The lawsuit, covered by the Detroit Free Press, is fueling debate about stadium safety and team responsibility, alongside the day's game results.

Swedish ice hockey talk is dominated by the heated Skellefteå–Luleå matchup in the SHL. Luleå held a press conference with Jakob Porser, a junior player could make his debut in the game, and one LHC centre admitted the situation can be frustrating. Elsewhere, John Klingberg commented on young talent Viggo Björck, and Västerbotten's club is no longer offering free entry to Löven's matches.

The best-selling book 'Go, Harmony!' is being given away for free for a limited time, with the offer running until 10 February 2026, according to an announcement circulated via press release. No further details are available about the author, publisher, download numbers or reader reaction. Free promotions of best-selling titles typically aim to boost readership and later sales, but independent confirmation of the book's sales ranking or the terms of the giveaway is lacking.

Montana Free Press has published a feature examining how conspiracy theories about so-called superwolves—oversized, fictional predators allegedly roaming the American West—take hold and divide communities. The piece explores how tall tales about wildlife spread online and erode trust in wildlife management agencies, turning wolf policy in states like Montana into a battleground of rumour and misinformation.

Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine and Peter Welch have called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to respect free elections in Brazil. The three Democratic lawmakers issued the appeal through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, pressing the Trump administration's top diplomat to back democratic processes in the South American country amid tensions between Washington and Brasília.

The 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV, Porsche's first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, will feature doors that open automatically at the press of a button. The detail has drawn attention as part of the luxury brand's push into electrification, with enthusiasts weighing whether hands-free door access is a genuine convenience or an unnecessary complication for a driver-focused brand.

One year after a deadly attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, congregants and church leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building. The event marks a step toward rebuilding for the community, with coverage by Detroit Free Press photographer Niraj Warikoo documenting the milestone.