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Zillow adds climate-risk tool to listings, researchers weigh in on viability
The recent hurricanes in Florida have some people thinking about the possible threats extreme weather can have on their homes. In addition, recent numbers show climate risks have become a critical consideration in buying homes, which led to Zillow launching a climate-risk tool. But, how reliable is the new tool? The real estate website teamed… -
Caban pardoned NYPD officers, top doctor leaving Adams admin: Report
There’s new information about more issues within New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘ administration. Former New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban reportedly dismissed multiple disciplinary cases ahead of his resignation. According to The City, Caban let an officer walk without any discipline following incidents involving a sergeant and two protesters at a George Floyd… -
Lewiston shooting relatives start process of suing federal government
Family members of victims and survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history plan to sue the federal government. It’s over what they said was a failure to recognize warning signs regarding the gunman. Lawyers from four firms jointly representing 100 people filed a claim Tuesday, Oct. 15, that said the Army and an… -
Mask mandates return for some California health care workers
Mask mandates are returning for at least some California residents. Starting Nov. 1, five bay-area counties will require employees at hospitals and other health care facilities to mask up to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the flu and other seasonal viruses. The counties included are Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Napa.… -
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE
The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 14. They were calling attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Hundreds of demonstrators from the Jewish Voices for Peace group staged a sit-in outside the building. Several people chained themselves to the doors just before… -
Missouri newspaper releases scathing Josh Hawley editorial, endorses rival
Missouri’s largest newspaper recently published a critical staff editorial, endorsing the opponent of incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Hawley “quite possibly the worst sitting senator in America right now.” The Post-Dispatch published its endorsement for Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce on Sunday, Oct. 13. The piece criticized Hawley for what it… -
Trump unveils new border plan, calling for 10,000 more agents
Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new plan to increase the number of United States Border Patrol agents. He made the announcement Sunday, Oct. 13, at a campaign stop in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He said that if he’s elected, he would hire 10,000 new agents and boost their salaries by 10%. He also would offer… -
Leaked documents show TikTok execs know their app harms kids
Internal documents from Tiktok that leaked on Friday, Oct. 11, revealed that company executives knew the app was harmful to children and actively tried to keep them on the platform. A redaction failure exposed the documents which are part of an ongoing lawsuit against TikTok by 14 attorneys general across the United States. Kentucky Public… -
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme
Multinational company Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) is on the hook to pay $3 billion in fines after it pleaded guilty in a massive money laundering scheme on Thursday, Oct. 10. Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department, and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department. Federal officials said more than $670 million… -
UCLA security chief addresses protest management, heavy policing scrutinized
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is drawing criticism for how campus officials are handling safety issues following violent protests in 2024. Some are calling it a “militarized campus.” In Spring 2024, protests broke out at UCLA over the Israel-Hamas war, which led to clashes between police and protesters. Officers took a down a… -
Federal appeals court weighs fate of DACA program
On Thursday, Oct. 10, attorneys who represent immigrants called “Dreamers,” protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, defended it before a federal court. Now, federal judges will decide the program’s fate. DACA shields immigrants who came into the United States as children and don’t have permanent legal status or a path to citizenship.… -
Interim NYPD commissioner expected to resign amid Adams administration issues
New York City’s new interim police commissioner is reportedly leaving the job, just weeks after he stepped up to the position. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Thomas Donlon as interim commissioner on Friday, Sept. 13, after former commissioner Edward Caban resigned. Caban was one of several Adams administration officials who had their phones taken by federal… -
Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year
An unlikely streaming platform has become a major hub for election news. Twitch is typically used by gamers to broadcast live video games and for public figures to interact with fans. Now, Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching for political commentary on the platform. Twitch first gained…
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