Lawsuit against judges rejected, climate report, British Army payout

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sallee Ann Harrison August 26, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison August 26, 2025 Today, a federal judge tosses a Trump administration lawsuit against Maryland federal judges, scientists critique Trump administration reports on climate change, and Britain agrees to pay out millions to settle a lawsuit after legal immunity is lifted in Kenya.   🛠️ We've heard your feedback about the new look to Afternoon Wire. As we tinker with this new format, please let us know what you think! UP FIRST President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Court throws out lawsuit by Trump administration against all Maryland federal judges A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration's lawsuit against Maryland's entire federal bench over an order by the chief judge that stopped the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Court orders Pennsylvania to stop throwing out mail ballots over the handwritten date Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules Trump claims to have ended the war in Congo. People there say that's not true TOP STORIES A firefighter battles the Canyon Fire on Aug. 7 in Hasley Canyon, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding Two key documents from the Trump administration aimed at revoking the long-standing finding that climate change is dangerous were filled with errors, bias and distortions, according to dozens of scientists surveyed by The Associated Press. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost China races to build world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires Britain's government has agreed to pay millions to Kenyans to settle a lawsuit after its military forces lost legal immunity in Kenya. The payout of 2.9 million British pounds ($3.9 million) addresses damages from a wildfire accidentally started by British soldiers in 2021. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass-deport migrants if it wins power ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Empty boxes are stacked for reuse at A Sight For Sport Eyes, a brick-and-mortar and e-commerce store, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) Tariffs: What shoppers can do to limit charges once the US ends a tariff exemption for goods under $800 Germany: Court convicts teen for supporting plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna Explainer: Iran faces 'snapback' of sanctions over its nuclear program. Here's what that means US Coast Guard: A record 76,000 pounds of drugs were seized this summer off Central and South America Washington: FBI bushwhacks in forest for traces of Travis Decker, wanted in deaths of 3 daughters 'SNL': Devon Walker exits as Lorne Michaels hints at more changes WATCH: A day covering the White House with an AP video journalist TRENDING A Pumpkin Spice Latte drink rests on a table at a Starbucks in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The rise of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus. The drink is Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since its launch in 2003.  Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT