The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for capital crimes "committed by an alien illegally present in this country." Lawyers say the order could be difficult to enforce.
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Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.
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While the 47th US President's inauguration was arguably overshadowed by the number of tech bros and questionable world leaders who were invited, Donald Trump didn’t waste any time getting to work. As soon as he entered the White House, he signed a raft of executive orders.
In fact, President Trump told a massive crowd that was packed into an arena in Washington DC that he would revoke "80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration".
"The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity," he said to roaring applause.
Some of this would involve undoing work the previous Biden administration had carried out on protecting the environment, promoting the use of electric vehicles, and preventing further drilling for oil.
Whichever way you cut it, the new president appears to be coming down hard on electric vehicles and the infrastructure surrounding them. Here are the five ways these early executive orders could impact the future of EVs in the US.
EVs will likely become even more expensive (Image credit: Myriam Joire)Although he falsely labeled a number of Biden’s EV-friendly policies as a "mandate" (no such EV mandate exists in the US as it does in Europe), President Trump is keen to eliminate "unfair subsidies and other ill-conceived government-imposed market distortions that favor EVs over other technologies," according to Whitehouse.gov.
Read between the lines, and it looks highly likely that federal tax credits for purchasing new electric vehicles will be reduced or removed entirely.
Trump's executive orders will also slacken tailpipe emissions and promote fresh drilling projects for oil, which all point towards gasoline cars remaining the most affordable vehicles to buy and run in the near future.
It will become harder to publicly charge your EV (Image credit: Nyobolt)Inertia in an industry as gargantuan as the automotive space is difficult to slow, and the years of incentives for new electric vehicle customers in North America will see more EVs hitting the streets in the coming months and years.
In 2024, US customers purchased 1.3 million EVs - an increase of 7.3% on the previous year, according to Cox Automotive.
This is all well and good, so long as the charging infrastructure continues to grow to support the increase in the number of customers looking to charge, but Trump’s executive order seems to do just the opposite.
All funds for electric vehicle charging stations made available through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program are set to be paused while Trump’s administration reviews their "processes, policies, and programs for issuing grants, loans, contracts, or any other financial disbursements."
A pause in funds will lead to a pause in the rollout of new public EV charging stations and the potential scrapping of large-scale public projects, meaning charging infrastructure will be left to individuals in the form of home charging point installation.
Consumer choice will be restricted (Image credit: Ford)The Biden administration has already denied the US public the freedom to buy more affordable electric vehicles manufactured in China by initially slapping massive trade tariffs on them and then effectively banning them altogether under the pretense of national security.
It is still unsure whether President Trump will uphold these policies, but he has already threatened a 25% trade tariff on Mexico and Canada, close neighbors of the US and two important regions for electric vehicle manufacture and export.
General Motors, Ford, the Volkswagen Group, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz all produce cars in Mexico. At the same time, numerous automotive manufacturers and battery makers have earmarked huge sums for new vehicle and battery plants in Canada.
Many of these promises have recently been revoked, with the slow uptake of electric vehicles in Canada and North America to blame. However, Trump’s proposed 25% tariff has the potential to devastate Canada’s burgeoning automotive industry.
According to Maclean’s Canada, nearly 90 percent of vehicles made there are exported to the US, and more than 60 percent of auto parts made in Canada are shipped to US assembly plants.
It won’t take much for some of the world’s largest automakers to stop delivering electric vehicles to the North American market. This means consumer choice will be limited to the select few models that remain profitable for their manufacturers.
EVs will struggle to charge using clean energyThe holy grail of EV ownership is the ability to top up a vehicle’s battery cheaply and from renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy, as this doesn’t require the burning of fossil fuels to produce electricity and, therefore, drastically reduces the carbon footprint.
President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration has his administration temporarily withdrawing areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing, citing the potential threat to marine life as a reason.
"We’re not going to do the wind thing," Trump said at the rally, according to The Verge, instead shifting his focus on increased gas and oil drilling.
The Unleashing American Energy Act will also review any policies that could stand in the way of drilling operations, including hydropower and biofuels.
Innovation will slow and China will continue to race ahead (Image credit: BYD)Although many of President Trump’s executive orders will directly impact potential EV customers in North America, they will also have a ripple effect on the rest of the world.
The mere act of pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, alongside Iran, Libya, and Yemen, means the US is no longer committed to slowing the devastating effects of climate change and will effectively allow the nation to pollute with gay abandon.
But more than this, vilifying the electric vehicle makes it a less attractive option for US-based automakers, meaning their willingness to innovate in this area is stymied by the desire to make quick profits - largely by selling the same gasoline and diesel vehicles they have done for decades.
Many legacy automakers are already lagging a long way behind Chinese rivals when it comes to EV technology. Still, this chasm is surely only going to get wider if one of the world’s superpowers turns its back on electrification.
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The new Legion Go S begins with the stunning 8-inch WQXGA LCD display, boasting a 1920 x 1200p resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and VVR support. While the controller layout remains mostly unchanged, this version opts for a non-detachable design, a few missing buttons under the left D-pad, and features a smaller touchpad.
Image 1 of 3(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 3(Image credit: Future)Image 3 of 3(Image credit: Future)Additional highlights include two USB4 ports, a headphone jack, and a microSD slot. The Legion Go S is also available in two color options, which vary based on the operating system buyers select. Both come packed with either AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go, which was co-developed alongside Lenovo as a Legion Go S-exclusive.
(Image credit: Future)The Nebula Violet version comes packed in with SteamOS, making the Legion Go S the world’s first officially licensed PC gaming handheld powered by Valve’s popular operating system, first featured on the Steam Deck.
(Image credit: Future)During my time with the handheld at CES, I tried a few games on it, including Portal 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Outside of having some pretty fantastic performance for less graphically intensive games, SteamOS worked incredibly well during my time with it.
(Image credit: Future)Playing around with the menu and selecting games felt as snappy as the Steam Deck, if not better, considering the newer hardware inside. Pushing various buttons and triggers felt as good as the bigger Lenovo Legion Go as well.
(Image credit: Future)Many have complained about Microsoft’s lack of care for the rising handheld gaming PC market. Though the SteamOS version felt like an evolved Steam Deck, the Windows 11 version didn’t provide that same feeling on the Glacier White version of the Legion Go S.
The first game I tried on that model was Forza Horizon 5, one of the best open-world racing games available despite being a nearly five-year-old game. It ran quite well at mid-to-high settings.
There were additional games available on the handheld I tried, including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, though the latter wouldn’t run during our hands-on with it.
Though Windows 11 does open up the opportunity to easily use Xbox Gamepass or other store launchers like Steam, Epic Store, and GOG, Microsoft’s OS continues to hold this configuration back like it does with other handhelds.
Lenovo Legion Go S: Price & availability (Image credit: Future)There will be multiple price points for the Lenovo Legion Go S, based around spec configurations and the OS you choose.
The base SteamOS model will launch in May, priced at $499, and featuring the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. For $100 more, users can get one with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor alongside 1TB SSD.
The Windows 11 version featuring the Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD drops this month for $729, with a cheaper $599 configuration with the Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, expected to launch in May.
Lenovo Legion Go S: Specs Lenovo Legion Go S: Final thoughts (Image credit: Future)The Lenovo Legion Go S makes some clever strides by offering two distinct versions that cater to different gaming preferences.
So far, the SteamOS version stands out as a seamless and polished handheld experience, integrating with Valve’s Steam platform to deliver smooth performance, responsive controls, and an intuitive interface. The Legion Go S truly feels like a refined evolution of the aging Steam Deck.
Meanwhile, the Windows 11 model provides flexibility for broader gaming options, but struggles with the same software limitations seen in other Windows-based handhelds, like difficult menu navigation, inconsistent touchscreen responses, and more.
Considering the Windows 11 version is coming out the gate first, it’ll be interesting to see how far it can be pushed with some of the more graphically demanding games currently on the market once we get it in hand for a proper review, but no matter which system you go with, the Lenovo Legion Go S could very well be the PC gaming handheld to beat in 2025.
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues.
What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Connections today (game #591) - today's words (Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…
What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?
Need more clues?
We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…
NYT Connections today (game #591) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Connections today (game #591) - the answers (Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #591, are…
As someone who spends most of their life almost exclusively in denim and fleece, the idea of having to wear a robe to do my job seems utterly bizarre – although it could add a touch of panache to my day spent sitting in front of a laptop pretending to work.
It is really odd when you consider it and who decided the ONES WEARING ROBES had to wear robes anyway? Of the quartet in today’s Connections, a robe makes most sense for a boxer, considering they are wearing so little under them. Plus, they look good with your name on the back – something JUDGE and MONK robe merchants could learn from perhaps?
Only one mistake from me today, as I momentarily thought TYPES OF ACADEMIC COURSES could include JUDGE. What a fool.
How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.
Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Monday, 21 January, game #590)NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.
On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.
It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.
It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #325) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Pixar this
NYT Strands today (game #325) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• Perfectly drawn
NYT Strands today (game #325) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: left, 3rd row
Last side: right, 4th row
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NYT Strands today (game #325) - the answers (Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #325, are…
Even though I could see that this Pixar-themed puzzle included RATATOUILLE, I still had to leave it until last – and even then struggled to connect the letters in the right order. What a tricky word to spell.
Sadly, Strands didn’t include my favorite Pixar movie – WALL-E – no doubt for punctuation reasons. Same for the magnificent MONSTERS, INC.
Whenever I catch myself taking life too easy, watching soccer in a reclined position with a bag of chips on my lap, I often snap out of my drooling stupor by thinking about WALL-E and the spacecraft full of fitless humans who have forgotten how to fend for themselves. Admittedly, this is most days.
Maybe I should buy a treadmill for my sports TV viewing. It’d make it harder to eat the chips, at least.
How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Tuesday, 21 January, game #324)Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.
Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
Quordle today (game #1094) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.
* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).
Quordle today (game #1094) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.
Quordle today (game #1094) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers.
Quordle today (game #1094) - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.
If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:
Quordle today (game #1094) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• S
• T
• W
• E
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Quordle today (game #1094) - the answers (Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1094, are…
Very happy to check out after seven turns – especially as today featured a rare outing for the letter Z.
WOOZY was my final word and although I was impressed with myself and dusting imaginary dust from my shoulders, the truth is that, after deducing that the word had to include a double-O, there were only two choices – WOOZY or BOOZY, one of which you experience after being one of the other. For once in Quordle, I guessed the right one.
How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.
Daily Sequence today (game #1094) - the answers (Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1094, are…
President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in.
In the day since he's once again become President, Trump has signed more than 200 executive actions aimed at delivering on campaign promises such as lower energy prices, mass deportations and an end to birthright citizenship.
There's been a deluge of actions, orders and pronouncements during the President's first day. From tariffs to immigration to the January 6th pardons – we breakdown everything down.
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At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is already shaping up to be a beast of a GPU, given the specs unveiled at CES 2025, but if a new report is correct, it could have been even more of a monster.
A well-regarded rumor miller, HXL, shared a post on the Chinese hardware forum ChipHell that claims to show the PCB for an early prototype RTX 5090, along with some rather eye-watering specs well beyond those for the production model RTX 5090 due out next week.
According to the poster, the prototype was an engineering sample produced in mid-July 2024 and was sent to AIB partners to help them prepare their own versions of the GPU. How the user got their hand on the prototype – assuming it's real, which is not at all certain, so take everything with a heap of salt – they did not say, but they did provide some of the supposed specs on the sample.
This includes the GPU SKU of GB202-200-A1, a CUDA core count of 24,576 (or about 13% more than the 21,760 in the production RTX 5090), a slightly higher clock speed of 2,100MHz base and 2,514MHz boost, and slightly faster GDDR7 memory modules clocked at 32Gbps (compared to the 28 Gbps chips in the production RTX 5090). These would have pushed the card's memory bandwidth to 2TB/s rather than 1.79TB/s for the production 5090.
Given the CUDA core count, we can also extrapolate that there would have been 192 SMs for the GPU, so 192 ray tracing cores and 768 Tensor cores for AI workloads.
The most incredible spec, however, is the 800W TDP, which is almost double the power draw of the RTX 4090 and about 40% more than the RTX 5090. As such, it would require two 12VHPWR connectors to supply enough power for the card.
Could it be a Blackwell Titan RTX?As our buddies over at Tom's Hardware note, this card could also fit the specs of a Titan RTX card built on Blackwell or an RTX 5090 Ti. We haven't seen a Titan RTX since the Turing era, though the argument can be made (and has) that the RTX 3090 and RTX 4090 graphics cards are the successors to the Titan RTX cards of old, and it's definitely possible that an RTX 5090 TI could sport these kinds of increased specs.
Personally, if the GPU posted to ChipHell is legitimately an early engineering sample of the RTX 5090 that has made its way to production, I think it is simply that: a sample. It'd be analogous to a first- or second-draft GPU before refining the architecture down to the RTX 5090 that will go on sale next week.
While it's interesting to see some behind-the-scenes engineering compared to the actual production model, ultimately, it probably isn't much more than that.
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