WASHINGTON — A landmark Supreme Court decision has delivered a major legal blow to the use of emergency economic authority in trade policy, dramatically reshaping how the federal government...
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- A recent editorial spurred dialogue on banning smartphones in school as a low-cost, high-impact solution for improving children's wellbeing.
- Post-pandemic times call for restoring classroom stability, free from the constant distraction of smartphones.
- Addressing the detrimental effect of constant online activity on teenagers' mental health has become...
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- Despite US Sanctions, Russia has managed to acquire SpaceX's Starlink Terminals for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The Wall Street Journal has traced the sale of Starlink on several Russian retail platforms online.
- Both Russian and Sudanese middlemen and resellers have been interviewed, as well as Russian...
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- The US government is on the brink of banning TikTok over national security concerns.
- Former employee Zen Goziker acts as a whistleblower, sharing crucial information that supports these apprehensions.
- Goziker alleges he was fired for refusing to endorse 'Project Texas', a program aimed at alleviating government concerns...
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- Advocate argues for Soviet-style government-owned social housing in New York City to solve escalating housing crisis.
- NYC's 'Right-to-shelter' laws debatably incapacious, enabling transient public housing based only on age.
- Soviet Union's 1957 universal housing policy offering stable, state-owned residences is suggested as a potential solution.
NYC Housing Crisis...
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- Oregon's new law, the Right to Repair Act, prohibits 'parts pairing' or encryption-based part verification schemes.
- Manufacturers are obliged to offer the same tools, parts, and documentation to third-party repair shops and individuals.
- The state joins New York, California, and Minnesota in championing repair rights.
- The law...
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- Disney and Florida have resolved a dispute over the governance of Disney properties.
- The issue sparked when Disney opposed Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill.
- Roger DeSantis retaliated by dissolving Disney's self-governance around its theme parks.
- Both sides have now agreed to an accord on how Disney's properties...
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- The US Justice Department unsealed an indictment against seven men, accusing them of hacking or attempting to hack several US firms in a persistent 14-year campaign.
- The defendants are allegedly connected to a front company Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science & Technology Co., Ltd, formed by the Hubei State...
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- Carolyne Quintana, deputy chancellor of teaching and learning, is leaving the Department of Education at the end of this school year.
- Quintana's division, overseeing approximately 2,000 staff, will be dissolved in a major shakeup.
- Despite the division dissolution, no layoffs are expected, confirmed by an internal memo.
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* The U.S. Justice Department files a lawsuit against Apple alleging illegal monopoly practices.
* The lawsuit seeks to stop Apple's undermining of competitive technologies and monopolistic contract terms.
* The action also aims to promote increased competition and innovation in technology.
* Apple rejects the allegations, asserting it will aggressively...
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- No sanctions are imposed on Michael Cohen and his attorney by the Federal judge for including false citations in a court filing.
- Attorney David M. Schwartz included non-existent case citations provided by Cohen in a court brief submitted late last year.
- A request for early termination of...
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- The European Union and the United States have landed an agreement to launch four Galileo navigation satellites via SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
- The pact ensures access to the launchpad for EU and European Space Agency staff at all times.
- The agreement paves the way for the final...
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* The future of TikTok in the US is in limbo due to alleged governing influence by the Chinese government within ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.
* Data storage location isn't necessarily an insurance against potential threats, and its protection for American users is unclear.
* The relationship and dynamics between...
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- Empire AI proposal aims to establish a state-of-the-art AI computing facility in Buffalo.
- The initiative is supported by two-thirds of New Yorkers and backed by various philanthropic donors.
- The facility promises to provide cost-effective computing resources for research and development.
- Empire AI could potentially attract the best...
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• The controversial "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, encounters a significant hurdle in federal court.
• The court mandates the state to clearly delineate the scope of its restrictions, ensuring it cannot be used to completely erase LGBTQ references.
• This legal roadblock could serve...
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- Manhattan prosecutors aim to reject Jonathan Majors' time for challenging the guilty verdict in his domestic violence case.
- Majors was found guilty of third-degree reckless assault and second-degree harassment related to a March 25 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
- Majors' appeal argues insufficient evidence and prosecutor...
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- Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a bill aimed at shortening workweeks to 32 hours at the same pay.
- Other legislators like California Democrats Sen. Laphonza Butler and Rep. Mark Takano support the bill.
- Sanders claims the legislation will allow workers to benefit from advances in technology.
- The...
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- Over 100 California hotel maintenance workers have sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for $1 million.
- The workers allege that Disney did not pay California's mandatory minimum wage and forced them to use their own tools.
- The company is also accused of denying workers sufficient break time...
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• Democratic lawmakers are investigating SpaceX after reports of Russia's alleged use of Starlink technology in the Ukraine.
• SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk denies the claims, stating that no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia.
• House representatives suggest that the technology may be being used to coordinate attacks...
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- Jason Palmer, a venture capitalist, defeated President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary in American Samoa.
- The victory has raised Palmer's profile, marking Biden's first defeat in the Democratic primary.
- Palmer believes America needs a younger president with a successful business career who can transform the educational...
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- During presidential elections, instructional days in over 30 NYC public schools are affected by early voting.
- Parents express concern at safety breach incidents linked to early voting in schools.
- Suggestions to shift voting locations to less disruptive places like community centers, YMCAs.
- Both UFT and Citywide Council...
