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ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

ICE agents posed as police using a fake missing child flyer to access a Columbia University dorm and arrest an international student accused of visa overstay, prompting investigations and concerns about eroded public trust.
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2 hours ago

DHS says deported Babson student skipped flight. Her lawyers say agents wanted to detain her.

A Babson College freshman was mistakenly deported to Honduras, and a court-ordered deadline for her return expired as government officials allegedly stalled and pressured her to board a flight.
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3 hours ago

Federal prosecutors in Luigi Mangione case won't appeal ruling that took death penalty off the table

U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed the death-eligible counts from Mangione's federal indictment. "Tortured and strange," though she said her conclusion may be, Garnett ruled stalking is not a crime of violence and, therefore, not a predicate to make the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a capital crime.
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East Quogue Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Torturing, Beating, Suffocating, Stabbing Friend: DA

A few minutes after midnight, Allen began to brutally beat the Hahn for about 18 minutes, the sounds of which were captured on Allen's exterior surveillance video, the DA said. The rear exterior surveillance video then captured Allen dragging the bruised and semiconscious Hahn onto the rear deck, where he was left, brutally injured and unable to stand.
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Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave during federal probe

Los Angeles schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho was placed on paid leave following FBI search warrants at his home and district headquarters, with investigations potentially connected to a collapsed education technology company contract.
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2 hours ago

Feds won't fight dismissal of death penalty-eligible Mangione charges | amNewYork

The government writes, in accordance with the court's instructions at the pretrial conference on Jan. 30, 2026, to inform the court that the Department of Justice will not seek interlocutory review of the court's order entered that same day dismissing counts three and four of the indictment.
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9 indicted for 'increasingly violent' 17-day crime spree in Suffolk and elsewhere

Nine men were indicted for a 17-day crime spree involving automotive burglaries, armed carjackings, and home invasions across Suffolk County, the Hudson Valley, and Florida, stealing tens of thousands of dollars.
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fromArs Technica
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The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
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2 hours ago

Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf

An eastern screech owl was discovered sleeping on a shelf in an antique store in upstate New York and was safely removed and released into the wild.
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3 hours ago

Long Island crossing guard remains in ICU after being struck by driver

A driver accused of striking a crossing guard claims prescribed medication caused drowsiness, not recreational drug use, while prosecutors allege he was impaired and passed out behind the wheel.
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6 hours ago

Pentagon puts Scouts "on notice" over DEI and girl-centered policies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Scouting America a six-month reprieve to align with anti-DEI policies, demanding the organization revert to male-only membership and restore religious focus.
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5 hours ago

President Trump bans Anthropic from use in government systems

President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's AI products immediately following a dispute over military use restrictions, with a six-month phaseout period.
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fromThe Washington Post
16 hours ago

Their family members disappeared. Now these moms are searching for Nancy Guthrie.

Unauthorized search parties, including the Searching Mothers of Sonora, are conducting independent searches for missing Nancy Guthrie while authorities request volunteers cease operations to allow professional investigators to work.
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9 hours ago

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for rental aid

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for Section 8 rental subsidies, potentially affecting millions of people facing record housing costs and homelessness.
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14 hours ago
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Takeaways from Hillary Clinton's deposition. And, Paramount outbids for Warner Bros.

Hillary Clinton testified for six hours before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein, denying knowledge of him, while Bill Clinton is scheduled to answer questions today as part of the Republican-led investigation.
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Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition

Hillary Clinton testified for six hours before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein, denying any personal relationship or visits to his properties.
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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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Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Former WWE executive Vince McMahon crashed his Bentley at over 100 mph on a Connecticut highway while being pursued by state police, citing his granddaughter's birthday as the reason for speeding.
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8 hours ago

Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands

Senate Republicans remain divided on passing strict voter citizenship verification legislation despite Trump's push for immediate action in his State of the Union address.
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12 hours ago

Colman McCarthy, who preached peace as a Post columnist and teacher, dies at 87

Colman McCarthy, a journalist and teacher who championed peace and nonviolence through his Washington Post column and classroom instruction, died at 87 from pneumonia complications.
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9 hours ago

Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more

The nearly $111 billion Paramount-Warner marriage would unite their studios and their back catalogue of shows and movies. It would add such franchises as D.C. Comics, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to Paramount's Top Gun, Mission Impossible and Star Trek powerhouse. Paramount+ and HBO Max. CBS and CNN.
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fromThe Washington Post
14 hours ago

Meet Fancy, 37, the world's oldest horse - and her lifelong caretaker

She had this very motherly energy, which is weird to say about a horse. I just always felt like she was going to take care of me. The two even had the same birthday, April 1, though Blumer was 8 and the horse - whom she called "Fancy" - was 12.
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9 hours ago

New Yorkers describe horrid apartments at Mamdani's rental rip-off event

New York City held a rental rip-off hearing where tenants reported severe housing violations, prompting the city to strengthen code enforcement and tenant protections against negligent landlords.
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7 hours ago

Footage Contradicts DHS Claim of Dropping Refugee at "Safe Location" in Buffalo

The Border Patrol agents who dropped off Shah Alam - who spoke no English and was blind in one eye with partial, blurry vision in the other - appeared to make no attempt to ensure the Tim Hortons was actually a "safe, warm location" that he could access. The van pulled out of the parking lot less than a minute after Shah Alam was seen exiting it.
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15 hours ago

BREAKING: Mike Huckabee Urges US Staff Wishing to Leave Israel to Do So TODAY' as Iran Tensions Grow

The U.S. Embassy in Israel authorized staff departure on Friday due to escalating tensions and potential military action against Iran, with Ambassador Huckabee urging immediate evacuation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

The American dream is a lie': Venezuelans left in limbo and losing hope in Mexico a photo essay

Trump's executive orders and anti-migration policies have stranded thousands of asylum seekers in Mexican migrant camps, unable to enter the US or safely return home.
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1 day ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
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21 hours ago

Blue state loses over 180K residents in past 5 years as high taxes weigh

With domestic out-migration levels growing prior to the pandemic and remaining significantly elevated beyond it, it is clear out-migration is a structural phenomenon that is here to stay and not just a byproduct of remote work and the pandemic.
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1 day ago

South Shore school evacuated after snow causes 'structural stress' on roof

Plymouth River School in Hingham evacuated students and staff due to roof structural stress from heavy snow accumulation, with students relocated to Hingham High School.
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5 hours ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
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7 hours ago

Narco-terrorism charges unsealed in California against alleged Tijuana cartel boss The Frog'

Federal authorities announced $5 million bounties for two Sinaloa cartel brothers allegedly controlling drug routes from Baja California to San Diego for 15 years through violence and corruption.
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1 day ago

Malden teacher, basketball coach arraigned amid allegations he raped high school foster child

A 54-year-old Malden teacher and basketball coach was arrested and charged with raping an 18-year-old high school student who was in his foster care.
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9 hours ago

VIDEO: From Auto Shops To Armed Home Invasion, 9 Charged In Violent LI-Based Crime Ring, DA Says

Nine men were indicted for a 17-day organized crime spree involving burglaries, armed robberies, and carjackings across multiple states from Long Island to Florida.
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fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser

The US military mistakenly shot down a CBP drone near the Mexican border, marking the second airspace closure this month due to uncoordinated anti-drone laser incidents.
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
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fromInc
14 hours ago

A Founder's 'Under 26' Hiring Post Got 3.1 Million Views, and Maybe a Lawsuit, Too

A startup founder's job posting requiring applicants under 26 violated federal age discrimination laws, prompting legal corrections after social media backlash.
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7 hours ago

Three clinicians cast doubt on mental fitness of Oakland football legend John Beam's suspected killer

Three psychiatric clinicians determined that Cedric Irving Jr., accused of murdering Laney College Athletic Director John Beam, is mentally incompetent to stand trial, though a final ruling is pending further evaluation.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
7 hours ago

Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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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18 hours ago

It's more than George Clooney moving to France: America is becoming the 'uncool' country that people want to move away from | Fortune

Americans are increasingly emigrating abroad, marking the first sustained net migration loss since the Great Depression, driven by superior healthcare, safety, affordability, and quality of life in countries like France and Portugal.
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6 hours ago

Man arrested after hanging onto moving cars in Sacramento

A man was arrested in Sacramento after being filmed clinging to and dragging behind a moving white sedan, then jumping onto another vehicle, with police discovering he had multiple outstanding warrants.
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21 hours ago

Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a CBP drone near El Paso, Texas, prompting the FAA to close additional airspace, marking the second laser deployment in two weeks without proper coordination.
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16 hours ago

Mexico's president visits Sinaloa following spike in factional cartel fighting

Mexico's Sinaloa state faces ongoing cartel violence between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza factions, causing hundreds of deaths, disappearances, and economic collapse, while President Sheinbaum visits to demonstrate government attention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

The FAA restricted airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas after a military laser anti-drone system accidentally shot down a US government drone, revealing coordination failures between the Pentagon, DHS, and FAA.
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6 hours ago

Air Force spy jet circling over states home to America's missile silos

A US Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane flew over America's nuclear missile fields in the Dakotas, coinciding with stalled Iran nuclear negotiations and Trump's stated dissatisfaction with talks.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
23 hours ago

San Jose teen accused of 3D printing 27 ghost guns in bedroom, DA says

An 18-year-old San Jose resident was arrested for manufacturing 27 ghost guns using 3D printers in his bedroom, with some modified to function as illegal machine guns.
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8 hours ago

Till prison do they part: SoCal couple who eloped during crime spree face prison

A North Hollywood man received a 199-month federal prison sentence for participating in a 12-business robbery spree across Southern California in early 2024.
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1 day ago

Dispute at downtown San Jose business ends in shooting

A 22-year-old Elk Grove man was arrested for shooting a victim multiple times during a dispute in downtown San Jose on February 15.
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1 day ago

State Police sergeant charged with assaulting driver during traffic stop

During the traffic stop, Daoust allegedly used force on the driver, "including physical force" and the deployment of pepper spray, the DA said. Noble said State Police "escalated the incident" and referred it to the DA for a review. State Police relieved Daoust of duty and suspended him without pay, the agency said.
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8 hours ago

Brooklyn Feds Indict Two Gang Members Over 2012 and 2015 Murders

Brooklyn federal prosecutors charged two alleged Gangster Disciples leaders with murders from 2012 and 2015 as part of a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, robbery, fraud, and narcotics trafficking.
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White House stalls release of approved US science budgets

The White House OMB is delaying authorization of research funding to NIH, NSF, and NASA despite Congress approving budgets in February, marking a departure from standard practice.
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1 day ago

Montana National Guard Appoints First Ever Cyber Warfare Officer

We have seen warfare utilize not just kinetic but cyber-attacks as well to support their endgame and their goals, so being able to anticipate what our adversaries are doing in the cyber landscape is critical to our ability to conduct warfare.
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13 hours ago

Topsfield massage shut down over alleged prostitution, trafficking

Police shut down a Topsfield massage parlor following a months-long investigation into alleged prostitution and human trafficking.
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9 hours ago

Abusive parents set to be placed on new child cruelty register

The UK government plans to establish a register for parents and caregivers convicted of child cruelty, subjecting them to monitoring similar to registered sex offenders, following campaigning by Paula Hudgell whose adopted son suffered severe abuse.
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3 hours ago

Marin crash that killed 4 teens: Here's where the case stands today

Six girls ages 14 to 16, who attended Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo, were riding in a Volkswagen SUV on San Geronimo Valley Road in unincorporated Marin County on April 18, 2025, when the driver hit a tree and the car burst into flames. Passengers Olive Koren, Sienna Katz, Josalynn Osborn and Ada Kepley died in the crash, and two people survived, including the driver.
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8 hours ago

Father testifies in trial after son accused in Georgia high school shooting

A father gave his 14-year-old son a rifle as a Christmas gift to bond over hunting, which was later used in a school shooting that killed four people.
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7 hours ago

Study calls for federal broadband pricing database, finds pricing disparity in Louisville

A study of Louisville broadband pricing reveals higher per-Mbps rates in lower-income neighborhoods, despite lower monthly bills, indicating disparate pricing practices across communities.
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5 hours ago

Arson suspect who set home on fire to kill spiders arrested in separate hit-and-run

Investigators say the blaze started inside McDermott's townhouse after he reportedly lit small fires throughout the day, telling a friend and witnesses that he was trying to kill spiders inside the residence. Police say McDermott, of East Moriches, New York, ignited a fire on the floor and then stacked a loveseat on top of it. Despite a friend's repeated efforts to put out the flames, McDermott continued to relight them, the man told authorities.
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8 hours ago

Evening Commute Will Be Affected By Hoboken Train Station Fire: Officials

Two PATH train lines between Hoboken and New York City remain suspended through at least Friday evening following a small tunnel fire, compounding transit disruptions as NJ Transit operates on limited schedule due to bridge maintenance work.
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11 hours ago

Massachusetts sportsbooks must explain account limits clearly

Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously requires sportsbooks to notify customers within 48 hours when their betting accounts are limited.
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6 hours ago

DEA, NYPD Seize About 10 Kilos of Cocaine in New York

Federal and local agents say they pulled about 10 kilograms of cocaine out of New York City's drug pipeline on Wednesday, arresting one person in a coordinated operation that officials are pitching as another quiet win in an ongoing effort to choke off wholesale supply.
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5 hours ago

After a teen's subway surfing death, appeals panel debates courts' role in social media liability suit | amNewYork

A lawsuit challenges whether social media companies can use algorithms to target minors with dangerous content after a 15-year-old died subway surfing following algorithmic recommendations.
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13 hours ago

San Jose man arrested in connection with string of burglaries

A 36-year-old San Jose man was arrested for 24 burglaries across downtown and East San Jose between August 2024 and February, causing over $1,000 damage per location.
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9 hours ago

Court doc: N.H. country club shooter said he chose location to target rich people

A 24-year-old man shot up a New Hampshire country club, killing one person and wounding two others, stating he wanted to punish wealthy members due to resentment over economic inequality.
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6 hours ago

DiZoglio files emergency motion after AG Campbell moves to strike down audit lawsuit

The escalation came about 15 months after nearly 72 percent of Massachusetts voters approved of a ballot measure specifying that the state auditor has the authority to audit the Legislature. DiZoglio sued legislative leaders earlier this month, asking a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to compel the lawmakers to comply with an audit.
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10 hours ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons alleges former fiance broke into her home, stole evidence while she was hospitalized

Fitzsimmons was shot last summer when three other North Andover officers arrived at her home on Phillips Brook Road to serve her a restraining order. She was on leave at the time due to struggles with postpartum depression, she has said publicly.
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1 day ago

N.H. woman arrested for alleged murder of her baby following 11-month investigation

A New Hampshire woman was arrested and charged with reckless second-degree murder after her infant daughter was found dead in a Manchester pond in March 2025.
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Weinstein hires Mangione, Combs legal team ahead of third New York trial | amNewYork

Harvey Weinstein hired new attorneys from Agnifilo Intrater for his third New York rape trial beginning in March, while retaining his previous legal team for appeals.
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15 hours ago

U.S. stocks are being battered by 'AI derangement syndrome' and CEOs are learning not to talk about it | Fortune

U.S. equities underperform globally due to investor skepticism toward AI-linked stocks, with the S&P 500 up only 0.93% year-to-date while foreign markets surge significantly higher.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Who will run 'El Mencho's' cartel? It could be a man born in California

What comes next will not resemble a clean succession. It will be a struggle over who holds the center of gravity inside the organization, and that result is not preordained. Many Mexicans fear a troubling third scenario: a bloody power struggle that fragments the cartel, opening new fronts of conflict in an already volatile criminal landscape.
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3 hours ago

Authorities identify East Bay man killed following police chase

A 50-year-old Oakley resident was fatally struck by a stolen vehicle driven by a boy fleeing police at speeds up to 80 mph.
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17 hours ago

Weather tracker: US cities close schools and cancel flights amid heavy snowfall

Winter Storm Hernando brought blizzard conditions to northeastern US with record snowfall, widespread power outages, flight cancellations, and at least two deaths.
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Shia LaBeouf ordered to pay $100,000 bail, attend rehab after alleged bar fight

After his release, one of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, asked prosecutors to upgrade LaBeouf's charges, accusing the Holes star of lobbing homophobic slurs at him. During Thursday's hearing, Levine noted that the additional accusations have since been entered into court record.
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4 hours ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
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1 day 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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