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The US imposes visa restrictions on five Europeans, including Thierry Breton, accusing them of pressuring US tech companies to censor certain US viewpoints (Fatima Hussein/Associated Press)

Fatima Hussein / Associated Press:
The US imposes visa restrictions on five Europeans, including Thierry Breton, accusing them of pressuring US tech companies to censor certain US viewpoints  —  The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

The Supreme Court just handed Trump a rare — and very significant — loss

The same Supreme Court that ruled that President Donald Trump is allowed to use the powers of the presidency to commit crimes finally placed a meaningful limit on Trump’s authority on Tuesday. In Trump v. Illinois, three Republican justices joined all three of the Court’s Democrats in ruling that Trump violated federal law when he […]

Use of Force By NYPD Officers Surged 20% Last Year

An NYPD officer drives through Manhattan

Use of force by members of the NYPD surged 20% last year to 11,746 incidents — a record high since the department began detailed record-keeping on the issue in 2016, according to a police department report quietly posted online in recent days.  Roughly half the incidents of force occurred in response to crimes or violations […]

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop to Pandemic Levels in Sign of Local Climate Laws’ Impact

In 2024, the city’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped to levels not seen since 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic — a sign, environmentalists say, that new climate policies are making a difference. The city’s latest annual greenhouse gas inventory shows a decrease of about 5% in emissions citywide compared to the previous year and a 25% cut […]

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The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now

If you’re in the market for a new Android smartphone — or on the hunt for a solid last-minute gift — Google’s Pixel 10 is a great place to look. We consider it the best Android phone you can buy, and right now, you can grab it at Amazon starting at $449 ($350 off) when […]