79 minutes ago U.S. Drops Corruption Case Against New York’s Former Lieutenant Governor

Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.

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12 hours ago DeSantis' chosen Rubio replacement Moody wants to tackle inflation, spending, border: 'Audit the Fed!'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who is slated to join the U.S. Senate, called for auditing the Federal Reserve, pledged to oppose government spending, and indicated she will advocate for border security.

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5 hours ago Detroit Cracks Down on Parking Lot Owners Looking to Charge $1,000 During Lions Playoff Game

Authorities in Detroit are cracking down on parking lot owners who are gouging consumers by charging as much as $900 and $1,000 ahead of the Lions divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. The post Detroit Cracks Down on Parking Lot Owners Looking to Charge $1,000 During Lions Playoff Game appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Alabama community demands accountability for flood damage before Biden's term ends

After years of flooding and two presidential administrations, homeowners in Shiloh say they are still waiting for state and federal agencies to make them whole.

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96 minutes ago Charging Ahead: Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Future Is Here! This State is Upgrading Its Roadways

Charging Ahead: Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Future Is Here! This State is Upgrading Its Roadways  Qhubo

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29 hours ago Mayor Adams unveils $115 billion budget, despite uncertainty from Washington

Mayor Adams unveils $115 billion budget, despite uncertainty from Washington  Gothamist

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3 hours ago California town with large migrant population might revoke sanctuary status

A southern California town with a large migrant population is considering a resolution that would assist federal immigration authorities "to the maximum legal extent permissible."

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3 hours ago Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan  Alaska Business

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29 hours ago City of Seattle announces $108 million investment in affordable housing

City of Seattle announces $108 million investment in affordable housing  Mayor Bruce Harrell

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4 hours ago Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults

Dr. Derrick Todd allegedly sexually assaulted patients under the guise of legitimate medical exams, prosecutors said. The post Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours ago CNN liable for defamation over story on Afghanistan 'black market' rescues

A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

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43 hours ago Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming ‘addiction to prostitutes’

David Smerling was arrested Tuesday on a charge of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling at least $2.5 million from three Massachusetts companies. The post Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming ‘addiction to prostitutes’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours ago SpaceX and Blue Origin must investigate this week’s big rocket tests, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to investigate what went wrong on their respective mega-rocket test flights this week. The regulator said both companies must perform what’s known as a “mishap investigation.” These probes involve the companies and the FAA working together to understand what went wrong, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Charging infrastructure of medium voltage station upgraded to megawatt class

In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the low voltage power grid.

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5 hours ago FBI assistant special agent in charge who said New Orleans attack 'not a terrorist event' reassigned

FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan has been reassigned after she told the public the New Orleans attack was "not an act of terror," sources tell Fox News.

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5 hours ago Privacy groups, experts, parents laud SCOTUS TikTok ban while others slam decision as ‘anti

Lawmakers, parents, privacy groups and legal experts had mixed reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a federal law banning TikTok Friday.

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6 hours ago Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shoppers.

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6 hours ago Driver in Texas migrant smuggling run that led to the deaths of 53 people pleads guilty

A Texas truck driver is facing jailtime after being charged with the deaths of 53 illegal aliens after transporting them in poor conditions resulting in death.

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10 hours ago The Southern Group Expands to Washington, D.C. With Strategic Federal Lobbying Practice “TSG Advocates” Led by Daniel Diaz

The Southern Group Expands to Washington, D.C. With Strategic Federal Lobbying Practice “TSG Advocates” Led by Daniel Diaz-Balart and Chase Kroll  Business Wire

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6 hours ago Cartoonist who started out in the Bay Area arrested on child porn charges

Cartoonist who started out in the Bay Area arrested on child porn charges  SFGATE

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11 hours ago An 'industry behemoth:' Inside the federal government's efforts to break up Google

In its early days, the quirky tech startup known as Google adopted a visionary corporate credo: "Don't be evil." That later evolved into the motto: "Do the right thing," reflecting the idealistic ambitions of the company's founders that its technology could be a force for good.

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7 hours ago Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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14 hours ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

Test your knowledge of a windy week, a mayoral baby, and an Affleck inquiry in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 hours ago Suspect In San Francisco Muni Bus Shooting Arraigned On Multiple Felony Charges

Suspect In San Francisco Muni Bus Shooting Arraigned On Multiple Felony Charges  Patch

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14 hours ago The Southern Group launches federal presence with TSG Advocates in Washington, D.C.

The Southern Group launches federal presence with TSG Advocates in Washington, D.C.  Florida Politics

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9 hours ago Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage southern California

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.

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17 hours ago Report: Former 'Progressive' Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Indicted in Corruption Case

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, a left-wing "progressive" whom voters recalled in November, was reportedly indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday in connection with a corruption probe of one of her campaign donors. The post Report: Former ‘Progressive’ Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Indicted in Corruption Case appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Carolina Panthers linked to Los Angeles Chargers corner as potential free agent steal

Carolina Panthers linked to Los Angeles Chargers corner as potential free agent steal  Sports Illustrated

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26 hours ago Liam Payne’s Friend Roger Nores SUES Singer's Father Geoff! All The Details!

Wow. Liam Payne‘s friend Roger Nores just sued his father Geoff Payne! What?! As Perezcious readers know, Roger is one of five people who has been charged in connection to the One Direction alum’s death. He was accused of abandoning the singer after leaving him at the hotel where he died just an hour before [...] Read More... The post Liam Payne’s Friend Roger Nores SUES Singer's Father Geoff! All The Details! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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13 hours ago GREGG JARRETT: Should prosecutors be prosecuted for their lawfare campaign against Trump?

There must be investigations into what led the bogus charges against President Donald Trump to be brought at all.

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26 hours ago Trump Treasury Pick Disputes Democrat Assertion America Is in Clean Energy 'Arms Race' with China

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday disputed Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-OR) argument that America is in a clean energy "arms race" with China, charging that China is projected to build 100 coal fired plants this year. The post Trump Treasury Pick Disputes Democrat Assertion America Is in Clean Energy ‘Arms Race’ with China appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Court sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison

Khan has denied wrongdoing and insisted since his arrest in 2023 that all the charges against him are a plot by rivals to keep him from returning to office.

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27 hours ago Covington's new mayor discusses the city's goals and challenges for 2025

Covington's new mayor discusses the city's goals and challenges for 2025  WVXU

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23 hours ago College students charged in alleged 'catch a predator' plot appear in court

Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a man to their campus through a Tinder account as part of a TikTok "catch a predator" trend.

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28 hours ago Exclusive: Populist Proposal to Auction Distressed Government Assets to Raise over $1.1 Trillion for Trump’s Working

A populist proposal to auction off distressed federal government assets, such as loans, to pay for infrastructure and other policy priorities for working-class Americans is gaining renewed interest ahead of former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week. The post Exclusive: Populist Proposal to Auction Distressed Government Assets to Raise over $1.1 Trillion for Trump’s Working-Class Agenda Gains Renewed Interest appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 hours ago Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted two months after recall

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted two months after recall  San Francisco Chronicle

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28 hours ago Giuliani fails to appear for federal civil trial, says case has been settled

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was scheduled to be a witness in a case set to determine which assets he would have to forfeit after he lied about two Georgia election workers.

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25 hours ago Suspect in San Francisco Muni bus shooting arraigned on multiple felony charges

Suspect in San Francisco Muni bus shooting arraigned on multiple felony charges  CBS News

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28 hours ago S.F.’s public health chief steps down as new Mayor Daniel Lurie reshapes City Hall

S.F.’s public health chief steps down as new Mayor Daniel Lurie reshapes City Hall  San Francisco Chronicle

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27 hours ago A Renewable Revolution: How Six U.S. Cities Are Leading the Charge to Clean Energy

A Renewable Revolution: How Six U.S. Cities Are Leading the Charge to Clean Energy  Earth Day

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28 hours ago Giuliani to keep apartments, World Series rings in settlement with election workers

The ex-New York City mayor owes two election workers $148 million.

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29 hours ago Tren de Aragua ‘asylum seeker' and migrants trafficked arsenal of weapons across NYC: prosecutor

A Tren de Aragua gang member who claims to be an asylum seeker, along with two other migrants, has been charged with trafficking an arsenal of guns across New York City.

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29 hours ago Bridger Aerospace gets $20.1M federal contract to fight wildfires in Alaska

Bridger Aerospace gets $20.1M federal contract to fight wildfires in Alaska  Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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29 hours ago American radicalized by ISIS expressed 'excitement' about traveling overseas to support terrorist group: FBI

A suspected North Carolina ISIS supporter is facing federal charges after he allegedly made plans to travel to Morocco in December 2024 to join the foreign terrorist organization.

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