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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 […]

2025 was the year of the anime blockbuster — so what happens next?

2025 marked a turning point for anime, as hits like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man ruled the box office and reshaped anime's future

The White House’s Belligerent, Ignorant Statement on the ‘60 Minutes’ CECOT Story

CNN media analyst Brian Stelter, on Bluesky:

As “60 Minutes” finalized its “Inside CECOT” report last Thursday, CBS sent the White House a request for comment. A WH spokesperson responded within a few hours. The quote was not included in the “60” report — so, judge for yourself whether it should have been included or not.

WH spokesperson Abigail Jackson said “60 Minutes should spend their time and energy amplifying the stories of Angel Parents, whose innocent American children have tragically been murdered by vicious illegal aliens that President Trump are removing from the country.”

Despite the fact that it doesn’t address a single aspect of the report, 60 Minutes should have included that statement, both to reveal the belligerent callousness of the administration, and to highlight the glaring grammatical error. In its way, the statement speaks volumes.