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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China Warns Philippines After Sea Clash
China warned the Philippines on Monday following a fresh clash near disputed islands in the South China Sea, urging Manila not to challenge Beijing’s efforts to defend what it calls…
IRS Shifts 401(k) Catch-Up To Roth
A new Internal Revenue Service rule is reshaping retirement saving for higher earners. Workers with pay at or above $150,000 who make 401(k) catch-up contributions must now route those dollars…
Texas Witness Dies In Fiery Crash
A Texas man who witnessed his friend’s fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent last year died last weekend in a fiery car crash, thinning a fragile chain of firsthand…
Pentagon Watchdog Urges Fewer Working Dogs
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog has urged the military to scale back its ranks of military working dogs until there are enough trained caretakers to meet welfare standards. The recommendation comes…
New AI Video Generator Outperforms Rivals
A new artificial intelligence video generator is being touted as delivering better results than existing options, signaling a fresh round of competition in high-end media tools. The claim suggests a…
Eileen Gu Rejects Gendered Olympic Narratives
After defending her title in the women’s halfpipe, freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu used her moment on the podium to make a broader point about sport and identity. Addressing the…
Illegal Gold Mining Expands In Peru’s Amazon
Illegal gold mining is pushing deeper into Peru’s Amazon, raising alarms over deforestation, mercury exposure, and the safety of remote communities. Environmental monitors and health researchers say the advance is…
Rare Twin Gorillas Born In Virunga
Virunga National Park has announced the birth of rare male twins, a hopeful start to the year for one of the world’s most endangered great apes. The twins arrived on…
Inflation Jitters Push Investors Toward Platinum
As inflation worries linger, investors are looking again at precious metals, with platinum entering the mix as a potential shield for rising prices. Market watchers say the move reflects a…
Bitcoin Slips Below $65,000 Amid Jitters
Bitcoin dropped under $65,000 on Monday as investors pulled back from risk. The move came during a bout of geopolitical tension and renewed worries about the global economy. Traders sought…
Pima County 911 Overwhelmed By Misuse
Pima County’s 911 center has been flooded with calls in recent days, straining a system meant for life‑threatening emergencies. An official said many callers are not sharing information that can…
Denmark Evacuates U.S. Submarine Sailor
Denmark’s military reported that its Arctic command evacuated a crew member from a U.S. submarine off Greenland for urgent medical care, highlighting the high-stakes demands of rescue operations in the…
Airlines Waive Fees Amid Winter Storm
Major U.S. airlines moved quickly to protect travelers as a new winter storm threatened to snarl flights across key hubs and regional airports this week. American, Delta, JetBlue, United, and…
President Boosts Argentinian Beef, Angers Ranchers
A recent policy move to expand imports of Argentinian beef has placed the White House at odds with U.S. cattle ranchers, complicating an outreach campaign meant to ease tensions. The…
Alphabet Flags AI Risks to Ads
Alphabet warned that advances in artificial intelligence could hurt its core advertising business, signaling fresh uncertainty for the tech giant’s main source of revenue. In its latest annual report, the…
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