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Cities expand school-zone speed cameras
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Westlake approved speed cameras near Seminole Ridge High School, with $100 citations for drivers going more than 10 mph over the limit after a planned 30-day warning period. Orlando has installed 20 school-zone cameras, which will issue $100 citations after a 45-day warning period, as Florida cities expand automated enforcement to curb speeding and protect students.
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Rochester Council Approves $1.15M for Peace Village
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Rochester City Council unanimously approved more than $1.1 million in opioid-settlement funds to reopen Peace Village, a low-barrier homeless encampment with pallet shelters and tents. The plan places operations with Person Centered Housing Options and includes protections limiting armed security and the sharing of residents’ personal information.
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Shootings Injure Men Across Four Cities
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Police are investigating separate shootings in Wichita, Des Moines, Memphis and Pittsburgh that left men injured; victims in Wichita, Memphis and Pittsburgh were reported in critical condition. Authorities have disclosed limited suspect information, and the investigations remain ongoing.
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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game
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The Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 7h
States Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emissions Repeal
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Twenty-one states and several cities are suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse-gas limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, arguing the rollback threatens public health and the climate; the agency says the change will reduce costs and aid energy producers. Separately, property owners and environmental advocates are challenging Pennsylvania planning-code provisions amid a proposed Muncy Township data center project, arguing the rules conflict with constitutional environmental and other rights.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Gaza City Collapse Kills At Least 11
World
— Sep 16, 2026
Gaza City buildings have repeatedly collapsed following Israeli strikes, with civil defense and volunteers pulling survivors from the rubble while authorities report dozens dead and many others missing or displaced, underscoring a wider humanitarian crisis as reconstruction stalls and aid and equipment remain scarce. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for residents and responders alike amid restricted imports and limited heavy machinery, complicating rescue efforts and recovery efforts.
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Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes
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— Sep 14, 2026
Protests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.
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Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive Meal
Entertainment
— Sep 16, 2026
Wendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.
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Exclusive: Justice Department Ends Trump-Era Limits on Grants To ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Reporting
— Apr 28, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department has repealed a policy put in place during Donald Trump’s presidency that cut off hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration…
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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US City Cooks Up Insane New Idea, Bans New Gas Stations to Fight Climate Change
Opinion
— Mar 23, 2023
City councilors in the Democratic Party stronghold of Louisville, Colorado, voted this week to set a limit on the number of gas stations in the city. While the rest of the world will continue to drill for, refine and…
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‘Goes Beyond The Limits’: Judge Throws Out Blue City’s Climate Case Against Oil Giants
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— Jul 11, 2024
A judge tossed out Baltimore’s climate lawsuit against major energy corporations on Wednesday. Judge Videtta Brown of the Baltimore City Circuit Court ruled Wednesday to throw out the city’s lawsuit seeking to hold…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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New York City Restaurants Can Resume Indoor Dining at One-Quarter Capacity This Month
Reporting
— Sep 9, 2020
New York City restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining at 25% capacity at the end of the month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday, relaxing one of last big COVID-19 limitations in the nation’s…
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Dodgers send Sheehan back to Triple-A
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— Aug 21, 2026
The Dodgers briefly recalled Emmet Sheehan for bullpen coverage, then quickly optioned him back to Triple-A Oklahoma City as Paul Gervase was recalled to bolster LA’s bullpen. Despite limited big-league action recently, Sheehan remains in the Oklahoma City rotation while Los Angeles continues to shuffle pitchers during a busy stretch.
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US Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Attempt to Withhold Funds From ‘Sanctuary’ Cities
Reporting
— May 1, 2020
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ruled against a Trump administration attempt to withhold millions of dollars from so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 9h
NYC Cracks Down on Park Events Ahead of World Cup Surge
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— Apr 6, 2026
With millions of visitors expected to flood the region this summer, Zohran Mamdani is sharply limiting activity in city parks. According to the New York Post , the mayor signed an emergency order restricting new permits…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Philadelphia Bans All Indoor Gatherings as COVID-19 Surges Across the United States
Reporting
— Nov 16, 2020
The city of Philadelphia will ban indoor gatherings altogether and the nearby state of New Jersey will strictly limit their size as U.S. officials struggle to slow a COVID-19 surge that could overwhelm hospitals and…
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Ousted US Prosecutor Refused to Sign Letter Blasting Coronavirus Limits on Religious Gatherings
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— Jun 23, 2020
Shortly before Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman was forced out of his post on Friday, he refused to sign off on a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice blasting New York City’s mayor for imposing…
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Multi-story Virginia City Highlands home damaged; two injured
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— Jul 25, 2026
Firefighters across Nevada, Texas, New York and Illinois contained multiple residential blazes this weekend, with most fires knocked down quickly and only minor injuries reported in the Virginia City incident while others reported no injuries. Investigations into the causes are underway in several cases, and areas were briefly disrupted by street closures and limited utility shutoffs during responses.
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Gaza City funeral buries 100 recovered bodies, hundreds more still missing
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— Sep 6, 2026
Thousands attended a mass funeral for about 100 Palestinians, many of them children, whose remains were recovered from rubble in Gaza City’s Zeitoun area after years beneath destroyed buildings, as recovery teams warn that hundreds more remain buried and the operation continues amid limited resources. The ceremony, one of the largest in Palestinian history, underscored the ongoing toll of Israel’s war on Gaza and the scale of bodies still entombed beneath rubble across the enclave.
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Chris Dalton
Hundreds more still missing means this isn't close to over. The world needs to help fund proper recovery efforts, not just watch from afar.
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Former Dem Gov Who Cemented California’s Sanctuary Laws Now Says They’ve Gone Too Far
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— Dec 13, 2024
Former California Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday acknowledged that some sanctuary cities in his state have gone way beyond the bill he signed into law several years ago that limits cooperation with federal…
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Here’s What Mayor Mamdani Can (And Can’t) Accomplish On Day One
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— Nov 6, 2025
Democratic New York City (NYC) Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised free buses, free child care, rent freezes, and big-ticket building projects, but the office’s limitations may restrict his sweeping reforms. Mamdani’s…
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Daniels leads Buccaneers comeback to beat Chiefs
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in a high-profile preseason showdown, with undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels providing the spark in the second half and leading key scoring drives. Kansas City, missing Patrick Mahomes, leaned on Harrison Butker’s three first-half field goals, but costly misses late thwarted their chances as Baker Mayfield’s limited action and the Bucs’ other contributors helped seal the win.
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Crazy Video Depicts Dystopian 75-Mile Long ‘Eco-City’ That Saudi Arabia Is Planning to Build
Opinion
— Jul 27, 2022
As climate change activists are urging the world to take drastic steps to limit carbon emissions, Saudi Arabia is taking the messaging to a whole new level, so much so that it wants to stick millions of people in a…
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NYC Plans AI Ban for K–8 Students
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— Sep 2, 2026
New York City will ban AI use for students from kindergarten through eighth grade and impose strict screen-time limits, with AI becoming available in ninth grade only for approved educational activities; teachers will still be allowed to use AI for lesson planning, and companion chatbots are barred. The policy, prompted by concerns over mental health and development and following criticism of earlier guidelines, will be refined after stakeholder feedback with a report due to inform the final rules.
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Jared Kim
Ninth grade cutoff seems arbitrary, but I get the idea of easing them in once they've built real skills first.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 9h
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