Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened

UK Terror Plot Investigation, Trump's Fuel Efficiency Rollback, Cornell Rape Case Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel-economy standards for new vehicles. American automakers will now be required to improve the efficiency of their fleets by up to 1% a year, aiming for an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031 — down from the Biden-era target of 50.4 mpg. Traffic moves along the 405 Freeway on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. Apu Gomes/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Apu Gomes/Getty Images 🎧 Automakers praised the new standards, saying they better reflect current market demand. NPR's Willa Rubin tells Up First that critics warn lower fuel efficiency could raise long-term fuel costs and pollution, while U.S. automakers also risk falling behind competitors in markets moving faster toward electric vehicles. Warning: The next story describes sexual violence. New York prosecutors are reopening a 2024 alleged rape case involving Cornell University students. A woman iden...