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Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
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Jumaane Williams captivated the crowd when he was sworn in as New York City’s public advocate during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration ceremony on Thursday. Williams broke into tears after taking the oath for a third term, addressing a portion of his remarks to his younger self.
‘You Are Worth It’: Jumaane Williams Delivers Powerful Inauguration Speech
Mr. Williams, New York City’s public advocate, teared up as he addressed a portion of his remarks to his younger self, captivating the crowd.
nyti.ms
January 1, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Jumaane Williams captivated the crowd when he was sworn in as New York City’s public advocate during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration ceremony on Thursday. Williams broke into tears after taking the oath for a third term, addressing a portion of his remarks to his younger self.
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Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City early on Thursday, just after the New Year’s Eve ball dropped in Times Square. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...
January 1, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City early on Thursday, just after the New Year’s Eve ball dropped in Times Square. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...
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Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history
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I say his gently, but…
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
December 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I say his gently, but…
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
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Most teenagers know that baseless conspiracy theories, partisan propaganda and artificially generated deepfakes lurk on social media. At a San Francisco high school, students are learning how to spot them.
The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I.
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
nyti.ms
December 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Most teenagers know that baseless conspiracy theories, partisan propaganda and artificially generated deepfakes lurk on social media. At a San Francisco high school, students are learning how to spot them.
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“I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight … Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct.” - “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi
December 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
“I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight … Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct.” - “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi
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If you don’t know…
The four greatest album runs in history belong to Beyoncé.
Few more versatile than her ✨
The four greatest album runs in history belong to Beyoncé.
Few more versatile than her ✨
December 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If you don’t know…
The four greatest album runs in history belong to Beyoncé.
Few more versatile than her ✨
The four greatest album runs in history belong to Beyoncé.
Few more versatile than her ✨
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Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest U.S. Park Ranger and Trailblazing Historian, Dies at 104 | KQED
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest National Park Service ranger and a pioneering historian at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, devoted her life to preserving Black histo...
www.kqed.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
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“60 Minutes” abruptly dropped a segment about Trump deportees sent to a megaprison in El Salvador Sunday — two hours before it was set to air
’60 Minutes’ Pulls Segment on Trump Deportees Sent to El Salvador Megaprison 2 Hours Before Airtime
"60 Minutes" abruptly dropped a segment about Trump deportees sent to a megaprison in El Salvador Sunday — two hours before it was set to air.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
“60 Minutes” abruptly dropped a segment about Trump deportees sent to a megaprison in El Salvador Sunday — two hours before it was set to air
Deep cut, but I wish Miguel will record an official cover of Kiss it Better. It’s been almost 10 years!! 😭😭😭
December 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Deep cut, but I wish Miguel will record an official cover of Kiss it Better. It’s been almost 10 years!! 😭😭😭
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Why do we need a live action Gaston movie?
Disney is developing a live-action film focusing on Gaston from ‘Beauty & The Beast.’
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December 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Why do we need a live action Gaston movie?
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Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that would have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people
Republicans Block Bill That Would Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
Democrats, meanwhile, blocked a competing GOP bill on Thursday that would have bolstered health savings accounts instead.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that would have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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I never dreamed that the legalization of sports betting would lead to a proliferation and normalization of gambling in the fabric of our very culture.
People will be betting their 401Ks on election night as the ticker slides by on CNN. This is sickening.
People will be betting their 401Ks on election night as the ticker slides by on CNN. This is sickening.
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I never dreamed that the legalization of sports betting would lead to a proliferation and normalization of gambling in the fabric of our very culture.
People will be betting their 401Ks on election night as the ticker slides by on CNN. This is sickening.
People will be betting their 401Ks on election night as the ticker slides by on CNN. This is sickening.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson is teaming up with the School District of Philadelphia to create a fund to provide free school trips to students.
www.phillytrib.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
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there's three things consistent in this world.
death.
taxes.
and mary j. blige.
death.
taxes.
and mary j. blige.
Reminisce
open.spotify.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
there's three things consistent in this world.
death.
taxes.
and mary j. blige.
death.
taxes.
and mary j. blige.
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Megan Thee Stallion wins defamation civil suit against blogger
Megan Thee Stallion wins defamation civil suit against blogger
The rapper accused Milagro Gramz of being a “mouthpiece,” “puppet” and “paid surrogate” for Tory Lanez, who shot Megan on July 15, 2020, in Los Angeles.
www.nbcnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Megan Thee Stallion wins defamation civil suit against blogger
I just can’t believe so many people opted for destruction
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I just can’t believe so many people opted for destruction
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Human Rights Watch found that Venezuelans shipped to El Salvador by the United States were beaten almost every day.
Trump sent men to torture in El Salvador, report confirms
Human Rights Watch found that Venezuelans shipped to El Salvador by the United States were beaten almost every day.
www.motherjones.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Human Rights Watch found that Venezuelans shipped to El Salvador by the United States were beaten almost every day.
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but the uncertainty for federal workers is far from over. “Even with back pay, we’ll still be starting behind and playing catch-up for a while,” said one Veterans Affairs employee who was furloughed for weeks. nyti.ms/4i4bP56
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but the uncertainty for federal workers is far from over. “Even with back pay, we’ll still be starting behind and playing catch-up for a while,” said one Veterans Affairs employee who was furloughed for weeks. nyti.ms/4i4bP56
Slowly spiraling deeper and deeper into hell. It’s never ending.
A provision of the American Rescue Plan that excludes forgiven student loan debt from federal income tax is set to expire at the end of 2025.
'Tax bomb' worth over $10,000 could hit some student loan borrowers in 2026, senators and advocates warn
A provision of the American Rescue Plan that excludes forgiven student loan debt from federal income tax is set to expire at the end of 2025.
cnb.cx
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Slowly spiraling deeper and deeper into hell. It’s never ending.
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A provision of the American Rescue Plan that excludes forgiven student loan debt from federal income tax is set to expire at the end of 2025.
'Tax bomb' worth over $10,000 could hit some student loan borrowers in 2026, senators and advocates warn
A provision of the American Rescue Plan that excludes forgiven student loan debt from federal income tax is set to expire at the end of 2025.
cnb.cx
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A provision of the American Rescue Plan that excludes forgiven student loan debt from federal income tax is set to expire at the end of 2025.
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The teaser trailer for “Devil Wears Prada 2” is out:
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The teaser trailer for “Devil Wears Prada 2” is out: