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Sunday February 22nd, 2026 day edition

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No criminal charges were filed, but the student who punched another student for holding a pro-ICE sign at Lake Zurich High School last week received a two-day suspension and is back in class.

The controversial and viral incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on February 12 inside Lake Zurich High School at the main entrance.

Another student then walks up to Spud and tells him, “Yeah I’m going to punch you in the face.”.

A security guard, who was standing just feet away from the two, immediately intervenes and keeps back the student who punched Spud.

Some people praised the student who punched Spud, while others called for criminal charges and disciplinary action against the student.

Lake Zurich Police Chief Steve Husak confirmed to Lake & McHenry County Scanner that officers, who were already on school property to monitor the walkout, responded to the incident.

No charges were filed because Spud said he does not intend to pursue criminal charges against the student who punched him. »

Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Flock surveillance cameras

Authored by bloodinthemachine.com

Across the nation, people are dismantling and destroying Flock cameras that conduct warrantless vehicle surveillance, and whose data is shared with ICE.

In recent months, people have been smashing and dismantling the surveillance devices, in incidents reported in at least five states, from coast to coast.

In Virginia, last December, a man was arrested for dismantling and destroying 13 Flock cameras throughout the state over the course of the year. »

Ship Believed To Be Carrying Russian Fuel Reportedly On Its Way To Cuba, Challenging U.S. Blockade

Authored by latintimes.com

A ship potentially carrying Russian fuel is on its way to Cuba, potentially challenging the blockade imposed to the U.S. on the island, according to a new report.

Bloomberg detailed that the Sea Horse is expected to arrive to the beleaguered Caribbean island in early March.

The vessel received ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of Cyprus and is believed to be carrying some 200,000 barrels of gasoil, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler. »