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Justice Department 'working closely' with X platform to find hackers behind attack on users
Attorney General Todd Blanche said that "sophisticated cyber criminals" targeted hundreds of thousands of X users' accounts in a password-recovery attack.
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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and fierce abortion advocate, dies at 92
With her blonde streaked hair and trademark glasses, Steinem rose from the daughter of a traveling salesman to one of the top voices of the 1970s feminism movement.
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Mamdani uses 200 social media influencers to promote city policies: Report
The mayor's office reportedly uses the influencers by hosting influencer-only press briefings and a Signal group just for influencers, which was formed out of the Creators4Zohran group that supported Mamdani's election campaign.
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New concerns over safety of 'clean energy' battery storage facilities after CA blaze
The recent California fire that spewed toxic heavy metals all around a battery storage facility that went up in flames have some leaders wondering whether it's worth the risk.
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GOP amendments have delayed California Democrats attempt to “Trump-proof” the state
Gov. Newsom is now pushing that the funding be modified to exclude deportation defense of criminals after the Department of Finance said that the funds could be used in that manner.
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Oregon legislature taking up the legalization of 'magic mushrooms'
If approved, the 2025 proposals would allow for a two-year development phase before the state starts handing out licenses in 2027.
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Trump signs executive order for federal government to promote school choice
Critics of school choice measures took aim at the research cited by Trump’s executive order. On X, formerly Twitter, researcher Josh Cowen said, “Facts can’t be EO’d into existence.”
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New Hampshire lawmakers propose 'term limits' for public sector unions
"We don't have kings in America," says the bill's sponsor. "We have a president. He lasts for four years, and if he doesn't do a good job then we vote for someone else. This just extends that to unions."
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NY Gov. Hochul pushes 'free' community college plan for some adults, ages 25-55
More than 44 million Americans are struggling with student loan debt, which surpassed $1.7 trillion last year, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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DeSantis warns 'weak' immigration bill will 'kneecap' law enforcement in face-off with legislature
The Florida governor says the legislature is actually weakening immigration powers as state bill draws concern from other Trump-friendly Republicans.
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Assailant's gun in killing of Border Patrol agent in Vermont linked to two Pennsylvania murders
The fatal shooting occurred Jan. 20 in Vermont when Border Patrol agent David Maland stopped a vehicle on Interstate 91, about 20 miles south of the Canada border.
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No state income tax on tips proposed by North Carolina quartet of lawmakers
“This is a common-sense way to reward hardworking hourly employees who go above and beyond to support their families,” Warren said in a statement. “It also incentivizes workers to take on extra shifts and helps employers fill vacant positions.”
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Federal court blocks California social media age verification law until trial
The bill was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year and entered effect on Jan. 1. It would have banned notifications for minors on social media apps during certain hours.