New York City Pays $117M For Police Misconduct
New York City spent more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct cases, a sum tied to incidents from the 2020 protest response and wrongful convictions dating back…
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Investigators Release Footage In Stockton Shooting
Investigators released new surveillance footage of two vehicles tied to a November mass shooting near Stockton, California, renewing a public push for leads in a case that rattled the region.…
Energy Cap Hike To Lift Bills
Households face a modest rise in energy costs as a new price cap takes effect on 1 January, nudging typical bills higher at the start of the year. The change…
AI Abuse Allegations Ignite Backlash on X
Public anger erupted this week after claims that X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is seeing a surge in AI-generated nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children.…
China Fields Eight Type 055 Destroyers
China has introduced eight large Type 055 warships, signaling a faster pace in naval modernization and a stronger blue-water presence in Asia. The ships, each over 10,000 tons, expand the…
Sandra Bullock and Hollywood Beauty Pressures
Sandra Bullock’s star power still sells tickets, but the image that helps keep her on top also reflects a tougher story in Hollywood. At issue is how beauty, age, and…
Bubbles The Chimp’s Complicated Legacy
Decades after Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles became a global curiosity, his story still sparks debate over fame, animal welfare, and the business of exotic pets. The chimp entered the…
Ken Coleman Weighs 50-Year Mortgage Idea
A fresh push for longer home loans is stirring debate, with radio host Ken Coleman weighing in on a proposal for 50-year mortgages linked to the Trump administration. The conversation…
When Police Can Demand Your ID
A debate over identification rules is back in the spotlight as a legal expert reiterates that people in public usually do not have to show papers. The issue speaks to…
New Strike Follows Russian Aerial Barrage
A fresh strike hit Ukraine a day after Russia launched one of its largest air attacks in months, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including a powerful hypersonic…
AI Bug Hunters Press Software Rethink
As artificial intelligence systems improve at spotting security flaws, a growing chorus of experts says the software industry may need to change how it builds code from the ground up.…
Market Tests Berkshire After Buffett Pledge
Warren Buffett told shareholders that “everything will be the same” when he steps aside. A recent slide in Berkshire Hathaway shares suggests some investors are not convinced. The selloff arrives…
Burgum Backs Trump Energy Dominance Plan
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum used a morning television appearance to press the case for President Donald Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda, linking it to stronger growth, easing inflation, and national…
Taiwan Seeks Deeper AI Partnership With US
Taiwan signaled a push to deepen its role in American artificial intelligence development, tying the effort to a new trade move that lowers tariffs and encourages more Taiwanese investment in…
Iran Protest Death Toll Surges
A new tally by a U.S.-based rights monitor says the latest unrest in Iran has produced a death toll that eclipses previous rounds of protest in recent decades. The assessment,…
Postal Service Honors Muhammad Ali With Stamp
In a hometown salute to one of the century’s most famous athletes, postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp honoring Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky. The unveiling celebrates the three-time heavyweight…
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