1 hour ago Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial

Court officials have said they aim to seat a total of 16 jurors for the upcoming trial, including four alternates. The post Karen Read murder trial: 10 jurors seated so far for second trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago DC police unit to focus on stopping juvenile crimes before they happen

DC police unit to focus on stopping juvenile crimes before they happen  NBC4 Washington

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3 h. ago Washington Husky men land German big man Hannes Steinbach, report says

Washington Husky men land German big man Hannes Steinbach, report says  Union-Bulletin.com

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4 h. ago NY lawmakers call for transit chief’s ouster, float reforms after Duffy decries subway ‘s

New York State lawmakers led by Minority Leader Ortt, Sens. Chan, Weber and Martins, launched bills to fix the MTA amid cost and crime concerns.

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5 h. ago Here’s what the Canton police audit had to say about Karen Read’s case

The long-awaited audit critiqued the Canton Police Department's handling of the early investigation into John O'Keefe's death. The post Here’s what the Canton police audit had to say about Karen Read’s case appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago COVID fund fraud yields another 2 years for Stash’s pizza owner

Stavros “Steve” Papantoniadis was sentenced in October to over eight years in prison for threatening his employees with deportation and other abuse. The post COVID fund fraud yields another 2 years for Stash’s pizza owner appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Dangerous by design: Runaway miniature battery makes safety testing more accessible and affordable

Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and explosion. A team including researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a simple, cost-effective method to test the safety of lithium-ion batteries, which opens up opportunities for research into new and safer batteries for the future. The work is published in Nature Energy.

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8 h. ago Letters to the Editor: 'Some crimes are just so heartless and inhumane that life in prison doesn’t seem like enough of a punishment'

Letters to the Editor: 'Some crimes are just so heartless and inhumane that life in prison doesn’t seem like enough of a punishment'  Los Angeles Times

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8 h. ago Trump's DOGE push slashes millions in DEI contracts funding 'divisive ideologies' in blue states

The Trump administration is slashing $15 million worth of DEI grants in the Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of its overall DOGE efforts.

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9 h. ago Washington County Division of Emergency Services Enhances Pediatric Emergency Care with HandTevy Pediatric Bags

Washington County Division of Emergency Services Enhances Pediatric Emergency Care with HandTevy Pediatric Bags  Washington County, MD

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10 h. ago Trump Admin Updates Citizenship Naturalization Documents to Reflect Two

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a Department of Homeland Security agency responsible for administering the nation’s immigration and naturalization system, announced policy updates reflecting the Trump administration's policy of recognizing only two biological sexes -- male and female. On Wednesday, the agency announced the alignment of its current policy manual with an inauguration day executive order signed by President Trump that aims to restore biological truth to the federal government. The post Trump Admin Updates Citizenship Naturalization Documents to Reflect Two-Biological-Sexes Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago I spent 36 years in prison for a crime I didn’t do. Trump’s early pardons are the right idea

Donald Trump is not like his predecessors. Biden, Obama and Clinton all waited till the end of their terms to pardon prisoners. Trump has done so early and that is the right path.

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13 h. ago Hungary says it is withdrawing from International Criminal Court as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits country

Hungary announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it is hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

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14 h. ago Private jet owners want 6,000 new flights over Lexington and Concord. History buffs say no way.

Opponents argue the expansion will increase noise, harm the environment, and threaten nearby historic sites for the benefit of a few private jet owners. The post Private jet owners want 6,000 new flights over Lexington and Concord. History buffs say no way. appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

Is it a hate crime for people to draw a swastika on a Tesla if they believe Elon Musk is a Nazi?

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25 h. ago Everett man facing hate crime charges for alleged road rage incident

John Thomas McNeil was arraigned after allegedly assaulting and yelling racial slurs at another man. The post Everett man facing hate crime charges for alleged road rage incident appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 h. ago U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Musicians Whose Show Praised Cartel Boss

Four members of a Mexican music group lost their work and tourist visas to the U.S. after they opened a show in Mexico praising and showing images of the leader of Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). This cartel has been labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Government. The musicians are also under investigation in Mexico for the charge of "crime apology or advocacy." The post U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Musicians Whose Show Praised Cartel Boss appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago SF official sues city, claiming retaliation for reporting sex crime

SF official sues city, claiming retaliation for reporting sex crime  The San Francisco Standard

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26 h. ago Turning wastewater into a resource: Advanced filtration tackles water scarcity challenges

With global water scarcity on the rise—impacting 38% of Europe's population in 2019 alone—a novel approach is emerging to transform wastewater into a valuable resource. Water-smart industrial symbioses (WSISs) offer an innovative solution, fostering collaboration between industries and the water sector to recover and reuse water, materials, and energy while reducing reliance on scarce freshwater resources.

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27 h. ago Scientists investigate soil as a thermal energy storage solution

When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue. However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity—heat is also a valuable energy resource that can be stored and used when needed most. Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have discovered an innovative solution beneath our feet: using soil as an efficient thermal energy storage system.

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