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Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, lies in repose in Chicago as cross-country memorial services begin, with mourners paying final respects at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
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fromLos Angeles Times
30 minutes ago

They told police their roommate was poisoning them. Here's what the video showed

The biggest symptoms we had were stomach problems. It's like eating really spicy food and you get intense burning. Yates was hospitalized multiple times and underwent CAT scans and MRIs, her husband said. Hopper himself recently sought emergency care, thinking he was having a heart attack.
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3 hours ago

What Kind of Person Would Kidnap an 84-Year-Old Woman?

During retired FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole's work in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, the first thing investigators would do is create a 'study of the victim.' O'Toole said that kidnappings of older people are 'very rare' - meaning there is little empirical evidence to work with in terms of understanding such crimes.
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2 hours ago
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Calif. city to pay record $22M after officer killed driver in high-speed crash

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Calif. city to pay record $22M after officer killed driver in high-speed crash

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1 hour ago

Source: Commanders release starting center Tyler Biadasz

Washington Commanders released center Tyler Biadasz, saving $2.885 million in salary cap space but creating a roster gap at the position.
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5 hours ago
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DHS says Columbia student taken into custody is illegal alien whose visa was terminated under Obama admin

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3 hours ago

Columbia University Student Released After Mamdani Pushes Trump

Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by federal immigration agents in a university residential building and subsequently released after President Trump personally informed NYC Mayor Mamdani of her imminent release.
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2 days ago

Church Members Maintain Presence at Santa Ana Immigration Court | KQED

Court observers shifted from locating detained immigrants to securing legal representation as ICE presence in courtrooms decreased since fall 2025.
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DHS says Columbia student taken into custody is illegal alien whose visa was terminated under Obama admin

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Church Members Maintain Presence at Santa Ana Immigration Court | KQED

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15 hours ago

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

A 200-square-mile solar farm in California's San Joaquin Valley would generate 21,000 megawatts of power, with farmers supporting the project as an alternative use for land lacking sufficient water for crop production.
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7 hours ago

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years

U.S. mortgage rates fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022, potentially motivating homebuyers and sellers who have been waiting for lower rates.
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12 hours ago

Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.

A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist became a foster parent to a young patient with congenital heart disease after discovering he was alone and neglected in the medical system.
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5 hours ago

ICE officers arrest student inside Columbia University housing

DHS agents misrepresented their identities and impersonated NYPD with fake badges to detain a student at Columbia University housing.
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3 hours ago

Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says

A federal judge denied a preservation group's request to halt White House ballroom construction but allowed the group to file a revised complaint addressing statutory authority concerns.
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9 hours ago

4 charged in alleged $7M pandemic relief fraud scheme

Four individuals were indicted for fraudulently obtaining $7 million in COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program funds through fake business applications and kickback schemes.
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14 hours ago

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

The Pentagon is negotiating to maintain its century-long relationship with Scouting America after Defense Secretary Hegseth initially sought to sever ties over concerns about masculine virtues and gender inclusivity policies.
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5 hours ago

Department of Homeland Security detains Columbia student identified as neuroscience researcher

Department of Homeland Security agents detained a Columbia University student on campus, with the university's acting president stating federal agents misrepresented their purpose to gain building entry.
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9 hours ago

Columbia student detained by ICE after agents enter school building, university says

DHS agents detained a Columbia University student by misrepresenting themselves as searching for a missing person, prompting the university to clarify that judicial warrants are required to access campus nonpublic areas.
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Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home

A mostly blind Myanmar refugee was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off miles from home without notifying his family or attorney.
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11 hours ago

US: Blind refugee found dead after release from CBP custody

A blind, illiterate 56-year-old Rohingya refugee died after CBP agents dropped him at a donut shop at night in freezing temperatures without notifying his family or lawyer.
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5 hours ago
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Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

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Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

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Blind Refugee Who Escaped Genocide Found Dead After Being Abandoned by Border Patrol

He was arrested because on February 15, 2025, he was out for a walk in his neighborhood when he got lost and wandered onto a woman's porch, who called the police. He was using a curtain rod as a walking stick, which officers demanded he drop. When he didn't, they tased, beat, and arrested him.
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How obsession to 'liberate Cuba' led men on deadly speedboat journey

In late 2024, his brother said, authorities detained their parents, both of whom are fighting cancer, and held them for months to pressure him to return to the island and turn himself in. But he had become obsessed with his mission to 'liberate Cuba,' Edisbel Sánchez González said. He wanted to show the world 'an act of courage.'
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13 hours ago

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba's coast

Cuba's coastguard killed four people and injured six in a shootout with a US-registered speedboat off its northern coast, claiming the passengers were armed Cubans attempting infiltration and terrorism.
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Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman previously convicted of stowing away on an international flight was arrested again after sneaking onto a United Airlines flight from Newark to Milan while on probation.
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For first time in 90 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than moving in

The United States experienced net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with approximately 150,000 more people leaving than entering in 2025, driven by Americans seeking better economic opportunities, safety, and quality of life abroad.
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fromAxios
21 hours ago

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat

A U.S.-registered speedboat engaged in a shootout with Cuban border patrol near Cuban waters, with U.S. officials investigating the incident and denying any government involvement.
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23 hours ago

Harvard professor on leave as college investigates ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Harvard placed mathematics professor Martin Nowak on paid leave pending investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following DOJ document releases revealing a $6.5 million donation and island visit.
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22 hours ago

Fire erupts at MCI-Norfolk prison, no major injuries reported

A fire at MCI-Norfolk, Massachusetts' largest medium-security prison, broke out Wednesday afternoon in a housing unit, injuring three incarcerated individuals and one staff member.
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8 hours ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Oakland School Board Approves 400 Layoffs

Oakland school district approved layoffs of 400 staffers excluding teachers due to $100 million budget deficit, eliminating central office positions, counselors, and literacy coaches.
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15 hours ago

4Chan knew about Jeffrey Epstein's death 38 minutes before the rest of the world. The FBI tried to figure out how.

At 8:16 a.m. on August 10, 2019, an anonymous 4Chan user posted, "don't ask me how I know, but Epstein died an hour ago from hanging, cardiac arrest. Screencap this." It was the first public indication that Epstein, awaiting trial for sex-trafficking charges in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center, died while in the custody of the Department of Justice.
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9 hours ago

"America's Time Capsule" to be buried July 4 in Philadelphia for 250th birthday celebration

America's Time Capsule will be buried July 4 at Independence National Historical Park and remain sealed for 250 years until 2276, containing items from all 50 states, territories, and federal branches.
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1 day ago

Malden educator, basketball coach charged with rape in incident involving high school student, officials say

A Malden Public Schools educator and basketball coach was arrested and charged with rape and other offenses involving a high school student in an incident occurring outside work hours.
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7 hours ago

FBI hazmat team raids Irvine home, investigates chemicals found inside

FBI and hazmat teams raided an Irvine home after discovering chemicals potentially usable for terrorist activities, with no current threat to the community identified.
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Missing New York woman arrested in connection with Bay Area bank fraud scheme

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Missing New York woman arrested in connection with Bay Area bank fraud scheme

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7 hours ago

Nancy Guthrie Case: Expert Slams Sheriff for Fueling Conspiracy Theories

Retired NYPD Lieutenant Michael Gould criticized Sheriff Chris Nanos for poor media communication during Nancy Guthrie's investigation, claiming untrained public statements fueled conspiracy theories rather than clarifying facts.
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9 hours ago

Fact check: How to cut through Epstein files disinformation

Just having the documents doesn't mean you can search them immediately. You have to make them machine-readable first. Even though these are now public records, it does not mean they are verified, true or accurate. A name appearing in a document does not, by itself, establish involvement in criminal activity. Each reference must be examined in full context.
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6 hours ago

Kansas casino proxy betting charges filed against Wichita man

According to court filings, investigators believe Lam acted as a go-between, placing wagers for other people instead of those individuals making bets themselves. Prosecutors say the activity happened while Lam was employed at the casino in Mulvane. Rather than simply placing his own wagers, authorities allege he accepted money from coworkers and others and then made bets on their behalf, a practice that runs afoul of Kansas gambling law.
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1 day ago

Grand jury rejects indictment over federal officer's shooting of US citizen

DHS has alleged that Martinez intentionally ran over a Homeland Security Investigation special agent, causing another agent to fire defensive shots to protect himself, his fellow agents, and the general public.
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4 hours ago

Housemistress banned from teaching over sexual offences with boy

A 52-year-old housemistress at an elite boarding school was indefinitely banned from teaching after conviction for sexual offences against a child and sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Catherine Fegan: Mike Gaine's ashen-faced widow fixed her gaze on murder accused Michael Kelley as he faced court

Janice Gaine sat at the back of the courtroom, holding on tightly to the two women sitting either side of her. Mike Gaine's widow had positioned herself on the side of the public gallery nearest the door, but moved closer to the accused bench just before Michael Kelley was led into court.
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11 hours ago
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Bill Gates' Latest Confession Is Hardly the Worst Thing From the Epstein Files-but It May Be the Most Humiliating

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11 hours ago
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Bill Gates' Latest Confession Is Hardly the Worst Thing From the Epstein Files-but It May Be the Most Humiliating

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13 hours ago

South Africa: A year after USAID cuts

US government USAID funding cuts in 2025 caused widespread job losses in South Africa, with health workers and patients continuing to experience severe impacts a year later.
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10 hours ago

Missing Weymouth man found dead after blizzard

The Weymouth Police Department announced Wednesday that 45-year-old Brendan L. Rogers, who was reported missing Monday, was discovered in a remote wooded area off the Fore River following an extensive search. Police said Rogers was last seen leaving his home on Commercial Street in Weymouth on foot at approximately 7:15 a.m. Monday.
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7 hours ago

Video shows burglary of big rig stopped at California intersection

The driver told police that two vehicles positioned themselves in front of and behind his truck before suspects exited, cut the trailer lock and removed computer equipment from the trailer. Video released by the department shows the two vehicles boxing in the truck at the intersection.
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10 hours ago

68-year-old man pronounced dead after reported neighbor dispute in Middleborough

A 68-year-old man died following a neighbor dispute in Middleborough, with another man arrested for assaulting a police officer at the same location.
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17 hours ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was heavily booed by Devils fans during a pregame ceremony honoring Olympic gold medalist Jack Hughes at the Prudential Center.
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13 hours ago

The third stage: what to expect from Emma Hayes's USWNT with World Cup in sight?

You got to create competition, Hayes said last week. But to create competition, you got to give people experiences. Indicating that no one, including those previously in starting spots, was 100% safe in their role, Hayes said: I expect more competition as a result of the decisions we took last year. But you've got to perform. That's the bottom line.
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16 hours ago

Reality star in 500k battle after building work scared neighbour's falcons to death

A reality TV star appeals a £500,000 court ruling after his home renovation work allegedly caused stress-related deaths of his neighbors' prize racing falcons.
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13 hours ago

Really a lot of amazing beauty': emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women

Jeffrey Epstein used model scouting as a systematic method to identify and meet young women, including minors, through correspondence with scout Daniel Siad who recruited girls as young as 15 from Europe and other regions.
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fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Final Fugitive Nabbed In NYC In Maywood Jewelry Robbery

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office says the armed robbery went down on April 23, 2024, at Diamond Fantasy on West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood. Detectives report that two masked men walked into the store, pulled out guns and threatened an employee and a customer. Investigators say the robbers fled but left behind duct tape and zip ties, and it did not take long for detectives to conclude that more people were involved.
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1 day ago

Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video

Brady Tkachuk rejected an AI-doctored White House video falsely depicting him disparaging Canadians, clarifying the fabricated content does not represent his actual words or beliefs.
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8 hours ago

Shia LaBeouf must seek treatment as part of bail terms after alleged attack

The requirements imposed on LaBeouf, 39, by New Orleans judge Simone Levine came after the Transformer film franchise star was initially allowed to leave jail without being required to pay a bond in the hours after his 17 February arrest on two counts of misdemeanor battery. But at the time LaBeouf was let out, the allegations of homophobic comments attributed to him had not yet become part of the official court record.
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5 hours ago

Brady Tkachuk decries White House's AI video of him insulting Canadians after US gold

Brady Tkachuk denied involvement with an AI-generated White House video falsely depicting him insulting Canadians, clarifying the fabricated content does not represent his views or voice.
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12 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangione's and Sean Diddy' Combs' lawyers as his 3rd NY trial looms

Harvey Weinstein hired prominent defense lawyers Jacob Kaplan, Marc Agnifilo, and Teny Geragos to represent him at his third New York rape trial after rejecting a guilty plea.
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20 hours ago

Trump Dragnet That Stopped 34th St. Busway Is Holding Up Tremont Avenue, Too - Streetsblog New York City

Federal Highway Administration threatens to block New York State transportation funding unless the city halts busway projects on National Highway System streets, including Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
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7 hours ago

Ancient fault in South Carolina awakens with rare earthquake

Thursday's earthquake had an unusually strong effect because it occurred just a tenth of a mile below the surface, making it the shallowest quake recorded in South Carolina so far in 2026, according to state data.
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15 hours ago

The job market is in a 'deep freeze.' One industry is keeping it from sliding backward.

Healthcare and social assistance sector drove all US net job growth in 2025, expanding 18% since January 2019 while other sectors grew only 4%.
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1 day ago

Smash-And-Grab Caught on Video in West Farms

Three suspects used power tools to break into a Bronx cellphone shop during a blizzard, stealing phones and merchandise before escaping in a black SUV, with no arrests made.
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1 day ago

McCoy, a top NFL draft prospect, expects 'no limits' at pro day

Former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, fully recovered from a torn ACL, declares himself ready for the NFL draft and expects to perform all on-field drills at his pro day.
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5 hours ago

Student loan delinquencies jumped, and housing distress is building

Delinquency rates across mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and student debt have climbed to their highest levels in nearly a decade, reaching 4.8% of outstanding household debt in the fourth quarter. While headline numbers remain within long-term historical ranges, a closer look reveals where stress is building: lower-income ZIP codes, younger borrowers, and markets experiencing slowing or declining home values.
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13 hours ago

As smoke settles from the NYC nurses strike, what's the fallout?

The staffing issue was good because we got a whole lot of new full-time employees. The raise, on the other hand, she called 'horrible.' Ultimately, Lane said, she wished hospitals would have worked to move negotiations along faster. 'I think that they were just trying to prove a point,' she said.
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11 hours ago

Police video shows former WWE CEO Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Vince McMahon crashed his Bentley at over 100 mph on a Connecticut highway while being followed by police, citing his granddaughter's birthday as the reason for speeding.
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3 hours ago

Shia LaBeouf Ordered by Judge to Attend Rehab, Undergo Drug Testing

Shia LaBeouf ordered to attend rehab and undergo weekly drug testing following his New Orleans arrest for battery charges.
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10 hours ago

Reality of Nvidia earnings beat wipes out Monday's spooked stock swoon | Fortune

U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, erasing weekly losses as Nvidia and technology companies led gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.8% following strong earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
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12 hours ago

Derby gambling driver jailed over A50 crash - video

I needed an emergency caesarean due to my baby being in distress... No mother or father should have to go through this. She recounted being separated from her baby across different hospital wards and the trauma of watching her newborn struggle for strength inside an incubator.
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1 day ago

All Mass. customers should have power fully restored by end of Friday night, Eversource says

Currently right now we have about 160,000 customers that are out [of power]. According to Foley, 121,000 residents on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard along with 40,000 customers in Plymouth and New Bedford were without power as of Wednesday morning.
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4 hours ago

What a traveling nurse experienced on the hard-hit Cape after Monday's blizzard

Cape Cod recovers from historic blizzard with thousands still without power; traveling nurses and emergency shelters assist vulnerable elderly residents.
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14 hours ago

Another winter storm could bring more snow to NYC, NJ, CT next week

A developing winter storm system could bring accumulating snow to the Tri-State area early next week, with several inches possible depending on storm track and cold air availability.
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8 hours ago

Mexico approves reduction of work week from 48 to 40 hours-eventually | Fortune

The constitutional reform now goes to state legislatures for approval, where Sheinbaum's governing party controls the majority. It passed the lower chamber of the Congress early Wednesday with 411 votes in favor and 58 against. The Senate had already approved it earlier this month.
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20 hours ago

NEVER MIND: Bus Service Tanked After January Snowstorm, So MTA Nixed The Data - Streetsblog New York City

The January storm caused widespread detours and weather related obstacles, significantly disrupting normal bus operations. The January storm and ensuing freeze limited the system's ability to deliver regular service. As a result, the metrics are excluded on Monday Jan. 26 through Friday Jan. 30.
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8 hours ago

'We just do it': Massachusetts plow drivers recount 24-hour shift during blizzard

Massachusetts snow removal crews worked 24-hour shifts after the Feb. 23 blizzard dropped up to 3 feet of snow, facing equipment shortages and whiteout conditions that left some residential streets uncleared days later.
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