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Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan

CMS proposed nearly flat Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 while restricting chart reviews that have driven billions in overpayments to private plans.
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1 hour ago

Man sentenced to nearly 4 years for role in scheme that ripped off $1 million from California surfers

Moundir Kamil was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for his role in a surfer-targeting bank fraud ring and must pay $979,772.84 restitution.
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1 hour ago

I'm sorry from the deepest part of my heart': Two take deals in quadruple shooting on Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue

Any Gutierrez-Rebollo, 27, of Oakland, took the most legal responsibility for the Oct. 8, 2022 killing of 29-year-old religious student Isamaeli Eli Mata'afa, pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter with the expectation to be sentenced to 14 years on Feb. 5. Co-defendant Michael Monrroy-Ramos, 26, of Union City, pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon for an eight-year prison term, also scheduled to be handed down on Feb. 5, records show.
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How design of public housing can lift future prospects of children - Harvard Gazette

Revitalizing public housing into mixed-income developments raised children’s adult earnings, college attendance, and reduced male incarceration despite no adult income gains.
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1 hour ago

Empire Fiber Internet brings free Wi-Fi to downtown Cortland, New York

Empire Fiber Internet launched free, fast public Wi‑Fi across downtown Cortland and nearby parks, expanding connectivity, accessibility, and local economic activity.
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4 hours ago

Why these women break the law to sell their eggs for IVF

Women in India are illegally selling eggs, undergoing repeated hormone stimulation and surgical retrievals to survive and supply a for-profit fertility market.
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9 hours ago

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos

CAF fined Senegal $615,000 and Morocco $315,000 and banned Senegal coach Pape Thiaw after a chaotic African Cup final with walk-off, crowd intrusions, and scuffles.
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7 hours ago

ICE Agents Get Stunning New Order From Top Brass About Engaging Protesters, Internal Email Shows

ICE officers in Minnesota must not engage with agitators and will limit enforcement to immigrants with criminal charges or convictions.
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fromThe Mercury News
18 hours ago

Hundreds of students across Bay Area walk out of school to protest ICE

Hundreds of Bay Area students walked out to protest federal agents' fatal shootings in Minneapolis and the nationwide immigration crackdown.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: crew members from ship still held by US two years on

Several crew members of a ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore almost two years ago are still being held in the US by federal authorities despite the fact that no criminal charges have been brought against them. In the early hours of 26 March 2024, the MV Dali departed the port of Baltimore bound for Sri Lanka. While navigating the Fort McHenry channel, the 1,000ft-long Singapore-flagged cargo vessel lost power before striking the bridge. The impact resulted in the deaths of six people who were working on the bridge at the time.
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6 hours ago

Sister Dana sez, "The Milan Olympics open on February 6..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer cultural events, transgender preservation efforts, and artistic readings contrast with federal actions accused of erasing MLK's legacy and attacking marginalized people.
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19 hours ago

International arms dealer sentenced in Brooklyn for exporting American firearms and ammo to Russia

Sergei Zharnovnikov received a 39-month federal sentence for conspiring to illegally export over $1.5 million in U.S.-made firearms and ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Texas teen girl who went missing after being sex-trafficked was murdered

Partial remains found in 2020 were DNA-matched in 2025 confirming 15-year-old Kristen Galvan, groomed and sex-trafficked by Houston gang members, was murdered.
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Feds Accuse DOJ Contractor of Stealing, Reselling Cell Phones - Washingtonian

The US Department of Justice charged Javan King with mail fraud, accusing the Maryland resident of purchasing and reselling thousands of government-owned mobile devices, according to a court filing by the DC US Attorney's Office. Prosecutors allege that from 2021 to 2025, King, who worked as an information technology contractor in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, ordered approximately 4,700 unnecessary phones.
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5 hours ago

FBI seeking Michael Marasigan for illegal gambling and fraud

Michael Lizaso Marasigan is wanted for violating pretrial release after conviction for illegal gambling, money laundering, and wire fraud in a $34 million fraud.
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4 hours ago

11 days before he was shot and killed by ICE, Alex Pretti kicked out a vehicle taillight and got wrestled to the ground | Fortune

A week before Alex was gunned down in the street - despite posing no threat to anyone - he was violently assaulted by a group of (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents," Schleicher said in a written statement. "Nothing that happened a full week before could possibly have justified Alex's killing at the hands of ICE on Jan 24.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

Authorities determine no ongoing threat after gun discovery at Santa Cruz County school

Weapons and a mask found at Aptos High were linked to a Dec. 28 juvenile assault; no ongoing threat, investigation and safety measures are underway.
fromABA Journal
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Wild Goose Case: Victims of wild animal attacks can sue property owners, appeals court says

Property owners in Michigan may be liable for attacks by wild animals on their land, after an appeals court allowed a worker to sue a hospital after being attacked by a vicious goose in the parking lot, according to Legal Newsline. The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that plaintiff Eric Leiendecker can sue Ascension Genesis Hospital for basic premises liability. The appeals court rejected the principle of ferae naturae, which generally prohibits lawsuits over the actions of wild animals, according to the story.
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This Popular U.S. State Park Is Expanding-and Adding Miles of New Trails With Gorge Views

Niagara Falls State Park will absorb Whirlpool and Devil's Hole, add trails and signage, creating nearly five miles of continuous Gorge shoreline and unified access.
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6 hours ago

LAPD oversight commission overrules chief, says fatal shooting of trans woman was 'out of policy'

LAPD civilian board unanimously found the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Linda Becerra Moran was out of policy, contradicting Chief McDonnell's prior "in policy" finding.
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Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

He apologized during the sentencing, saying he wished he could bring Massey back and spare her family the pain he caused. "I made a lot of mistakes that night. There were points when I should've acted, and I didn't. I froze," he said. "I made terrible decisions that night. I'm sorry." But Massey's parents and two children - who lobbied for the maximum sentence - said their lives had changed dramatically since the killing.
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19 hours ago

Survey: Managing parents among top reasons youth coaches quit

The challenge of managing parents ranks among the top reasons coaches have considered leaving or decided to quit, with one coach saying of parents: "They created tension. They instilled distrust. They were worse than children." Other reasons for coaches' disaffection included retirement and challenges within their sporting organizations. More than 35% of respondents said that they also experienced discrimination based on sex, age and physical appearance from other coaches as well as parents of athletes.
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FindLaw provides legal blogs delivering news, information, tips, trends, and analysis for consumers and legal professionals, with newsletter subscription and additional resources.
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14 hours ago

Videos show altercation between Alex Pretti and federal officers 11 days before he was killed

Video shows Alex Pretti being grabbed, tackled, and having an apparent handgun revealed in his waistband during Minneapolis protests; he never touched the weapon.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

The worst (and best) U.S. airports for flight disruptions

Newark Liberty led U.S. airports in passenger disruptions in 2025, with Eastern Seaboard airports most affected and disruptions peaking in June and July.
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19 hours ago

Tri-Rail leader David Dech resigns to head Midwest commuter railroad

David Dech resigned as Tri-Rail executive director to become president and general manager of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
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5 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE Matt Lauer's Response to Brooke Nevils Rape Claims

Brooke Nevils alleges Matt Lauer raped her in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympics while she worked as an NBC talent assistant; Lauer issued a 2020 denial.
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7 hours ago

Retiree Tax Traps: 15 States Where Per-Person Tax Burdens Are Over the National Average

State and local per-capita tax collections vary widely and can substantially reduce retirees' lifetime savings, making location a critical factor for fixed-income retirement planning.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 hours ago

AARP Just Named the 25 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.-and This City Just Ranked No. 1 (Again)

And the city that topped the ranking for the sixth year in a row is San Francisco. "[...] even though the area's monthly housing costs are three times higher than the U.S. median ($2,693 compared to $943 nationally)," the report notes, the city "excels in other metrics, especially health, boasting excellent access to health care, universal access to exercise opportunities, and low smoking rates."
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2 hours ago

Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold

It was just really surprising, I guess, because I felt like, How could that be?' she said in an interview with The Associated Press at the U.S. Speedskating trials ahead of the Milan Cortina Games. When you think about how many Winter Olympics we've had, I just thought it was really strange. I hope people can see my story and the stories of other Black women in winter sports and then, hopefully, we'll have more coming up soon.
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2 hours ago

Man Arrested After Repeatedly Ramming Car into Brooklyn Synagogue NYPD Investigating as a Hate Crime

A man rammed his car into doors at Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in Crown Heights; he was arrested and NYPD is investigating a hate crime.
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fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

New USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson outlines his vision for the Trojans' defense

Gary Patterson returned to coaching as USC's defensive coordinator after a sabbatical, joining Lincoln Riley and potentially impacting the program's defensive stability and Riley's future.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
8 hours ago

Man arrested after ramming car into 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad's Brooklyn headquarters - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The man drove into a side entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Hasidic movement's headquarters, then reversed before accelerating again into the entrance multiple times. The impact knocked a door off its hinges as a crowd gathered, according to footage that was shared widely. No one was injured in the incident, which took place at 8:45 p.m. as the Chabad community marked the anniversary of the death of the movement's penultimate leader, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson.
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fromEmptywheel
14 hours ago

McCaffrey the MilleniaLab's Trash Talk

McCaffrey, a boastful house dog, celebrates a Newsweek feature, loves jerky and pizza, enjoys trash and comments humorously on upcoming college football games.
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14 hours ago

4 wanted for beating, robbing 15-year-old boy in Coney Island

Police are searching for four people they say are responsible for beating and robbing a 15-year-old boy in Coney Island. The teen entered 2832 West 23rd St. on Jan. 16 just before 5 p.m., to sell a jacket to a person he met on social media. Instead, the group approached the boy, demanded he hand over his belongings and threatened to stab him, according to authorities.
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7 hours ago

Lumbee Tribe secures land, teasing North Carolina casino

Lumbee Tribe acquired 241 acres in Robeson County to enable long-term economic development, potentially hosting a casino/resort or an industrial park pending a tribal vote and trust placement.
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fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
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fromBoston.com
18 hours ago

Fundraisers started for families of Carver birthday party shooting victims as suspect faces judge

Two young men, Jalen Pina and Benjamin Cowart, were killed at a child's birthday party in Carver, and families have launched GoFundMe fundraisers to cover expenses.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Hailey Bieber's sister, Alaia Baldwin Aronow, charged with assault in bar fight

Alaia Baldwin Aronow faces multiple charges, including battery and criminal trespass, over an alleged February 2024 Savannah nightclub altercation involving a bartender and security staff.
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7 hours ago

Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City, damaging doors

A man repeatedly rammed his car into the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn during prayers; no injuries reported and the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago

Man, 71, wounded in Oakland drive-by shooting

A 71-year-old man was shot multiple times in a drive-by on International Boulevard in East Oakland; motive unknown and investigation ongoing.
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fromNew York Daily News
16 hours ago

Vehicle repeatedly drives into Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn

A driver repeatedly rammed a car into the Chabad World Headquarters in Crown Heights; one person was taken into custody, no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
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2 hours ago

Waymo Under Investigation After Crashing Into Child Outside Elementary School

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school after the child entered the road; regulators opened an investigation and reported minor injuries.
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3 hours ago

Frisco tops 2026 list of U.S. cities with the most remote workers

North Texas Council of Governments applied to the FAA to test unpiloted electric vertical takeoff-and-landing aircraft as air taxis across regional airports.
from3 Quarks Daily
9 hours ago

A Trustworthy Remedy in the Google Ad Tech Trial - 3 Quarks Daily

While we are waiting for the final decision from Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for Eastern Virginia, I want to present some thoughts on the least resolved of the case's many issues, the hard parts the judge will be pondering. Actually, one hard part: trust. But I need to tell you a little about the case to make the trust issue clear.
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19 hours ago

New York Rangers holding Artemi Panarin out of tonight's game for 'roster management reasons'

Artemi Panarin is expected to be traded; the Rangers are benching him ahead of the trade freeze to protect and maximize his value.
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9 hours ago
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Fed holds as it awaits clearer signals on US economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Fed paused after three quarter-point cuts to assess transmission amid elevated inflation; Cebr expects at least two more quarter-point cuts this year.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy

The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.5–3.75% despite presidential pressure to cut, citing some unemployment stabilization and elevated inflation while resisting political intimidation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 hours ago

The ultimate Super Bowl LX transportation guide

Expanded VTA, BART and Caltrain services and specific transfers will move large numbers of Super Bowl LX attendees to Levi's Stadium, with fare options and shuttle connections.
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Brooks Koepka's return and what it means for the PGA Tour

Koepka was ranked 10th in the world then, had just finished runner-up at the PGA Championship (his 10th top-10 finish in a major in his past 15 appearances) and boasted the fourth-best odds to win that week. His aura was unmistakable then -- he had four majors to his name and had engineered a reputation for himself that exuded a kind of cool carelessness matched only by his effortless confidence on the sport's biggest stages.
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fromFortune
6 hours ago

Get used to the K-shaped economy. It's likely here until 2035, thanks to AI's outsized benefit for the wealthy | Fortune

AI investment raised average U.S. household wealth by over 7%, but gains concentrated among high-income households will reinforce a K-shaped economy for years.
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fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

'They were just screaming.' Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas

Three brothers aged 6, 8 and 9 died after falling through an icy pond in Texas during a severe winter storm despite rescue efforts.
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1 day ago

Trump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects

Unprecedented National Guard domestic deployments under President Trump could cost about $1.1 billion this year.
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fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

Administration social media posts echo white supremacist messaging

Official White House and federal department social-media posts contain references and imagery recognizable to white-nationalist and far-right extremists.
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1 day ago

Here's what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health

A $50 billion, five-year Rural Health Transformation Program will fund improved rural health outcomes, workforce development, and innovation, guaranteeing $100 million per state annually.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in its latest round of layoffs

Amazon is cutting about 16,000 corporate jobs, citing generative AI and organizational restructuring while continuing to hire in strategic areas.
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2 days ago

Federal judge rejects habeas bid from Brooklyn spiritual counselor convicted of abusing teen

A federal judge denied Nechemya Weberman's habeas petition, upholding his state conviction for serial sexual abuse of a teenage counseling client.
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23 hours ago

10 U.S. Bridges That Engineers Say Are "Structurally Deficient"

Ten heavily trafficked U.S. bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete and require prioritized repairs or replacement despite remaining open.
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23 hours ago

10 U.S. Bridges That Engineers Say Are "Structurally Deficient"

A bridge failure might sound like something from a blockbuster, but real damage usually creeps in slowly. Across the nation, engineers watch thousands of bridges that remain open, yet are far from their best condition. "Structurally deficient" is not a death sentence, but it signals repairs can no longer wait. These 10 bridges handle massive traffic and are a serious concern nationwide today.
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23 hours ago

10 U.S. Bridges That Engineers Say Are "Structurally Deficient"

A bridge failure might sound like something from a blockbuster, but real damage usually creeps in slowly. Across the nation, engineers watch thousands of bridges that remain open, yet are far from their best condition. "Structurally deficient" is not a death sentence, but it signals repairs can no longer wait. These 10 bridges handle massive traffic and are a serious concern nationwide today.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Immigration Agents Are Killing and Abusing People. So Civilians Are Turning to a Controversial Tool to Find Justice.

A.I.-generated images and crowdsourced unmasking on social media are being used to identify ICE agents, producing viral misidentifications, harassment, and real-world harms.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Long Beach man pleads guilty to sending money to ISIS, possessing homemade bomb

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty to sending money to suspected ISIS members and illegally possessing a homemade bomb.
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1 day ago

Social media accounts show man who stabbed S.F. hospital worker was unraveling mentally

Multiple social media accounts for Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, the 35-year-old man accused of stabbing a San Francisco General Hospital social worker to death in early December, show an apparent mental unraveling in the days and weeks before the killing. Tortolero Arriechi's posts before he allegedly stabbed social worker Alberto Rangel on Dec. 4. included incoherent ramblings about sexuality, depression, and missing his family in Venezuela.
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2 days ago

NTSB arrives to investigate Maine plane crash that killed 6

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19 hours ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
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