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Trump administration tells NYC to shut down congestion pricing by March 21

Trump administration tells NYC to shut down congestion pricing by March 21

Alex Kent/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Trump administration has instructed New York City to end its congestion pricing program, the first of its kind in the nation, by March 21 in a newly released letter. The Federal Highway Administration said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must stop collecting tolls by that […]

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Federal judge denies DOJ request to delay Trump admin paying nearly $2B in foreign aid to nonprofits

Federal judge denies DOJ request to delay Trump admin paying nearly $2B in foreign aid to nonprofits

Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. District Judge Amir Ali denied the Department of Justice’s request to push the midnight deadline by which the Trump administration needs to pay more than $1.9 billion in foreign aid. The case is now in the hands of a panel of three […]

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Menendez brothers: Newsom orders parole board to investigate whether they’d pose ‘unreasonable risk’ to public if released

Menendez brothers: Newsom orders parole board to investigate whether they’d pose ‘unreasonable risk’ to public if released

Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom told the Menendez brothers’ attorney he’s ordering the parole board to launch a “comprehensive risk assessment” investigation into whether the brothers pose “an unreasonable risk to the public” if released. “The Governor’s primary consideration when evaluating commutation applications […]

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‘There is no more American dream’: Migration into US slows, reverses south

‘There is no more American dream’: Migration into US slows, reverses south

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Migration to the United States has largely stopped, frozen in place amid prohibitive new restrictions put in place by President Donald Trump’s administration. Thousands of migrants are now giving up mid-journey and going home. From Mexico to Panama, a region dominated in recent years by […]

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams asks court to toss case against him due to prosecutorial misconduct

New York City Mayor Eric Adams asks court to toss case against him due to prosecutorial misconduct

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped because of “an extraordinary flurry” of leaks by prosecutors, his attorney said in a new court filing Wednesday. The attorney, Alex Spiro, accused “someone within the government” of leaking a letter […]

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Woman takes ‘reverse’ discrimination case to Supreme Court over hiring of gay co-workers

Woman takes ‘reverse’ discrimination case to Supreme Court over hiring of gay co-workers

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Marlean Ames had earned positive performance reviews for nearly 15 years in her job at the Ohio Department of Youth Services. But in 2019 when she applied for a promotion, she got passed over for the position and was subsequently demoted. A gay woman got […]

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As New Orleans’ Mardi Gras goes into full swing, security boosted to historic levels

As New Orleans’ Mardi Gras goes into full swing, security boosted to historic levels

Michael DeMocker/Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS) — More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend. City officials said security has been ramped up to historic levels in the wake of a New Year’s Day terror […]

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100 intelligence staffers to be fired for engaging in explicit chats: Gabbard

100 intelligence staffers to be fired for engaging in explicit chats: Gabbard

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior, officials said. The chats, which were hosted on a chat system for the intelligence community that was maintained […]

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Egg prices predicted to soar more than 41% in 2025: USDA

Egg prices predicted to soar more than 41% in 2025: USDA

Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Egg prices are predicted to increase by 41.1% in 2025, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday. In January, the federal agency had predicted a 20% increase. The predicted price hike comes as a […]

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9 injured after NYC subway station fills with smoke: FDNY

9 injured after NYC subway station fills with smoke: FDNY

Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Nine people suffered minor injuries after a New York City subway station filled with smoke Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred at the 191st Street station in Manhattan. The 1 train hit “some kind of piece of equipment” as it entered […]

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