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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Former FBI Deputy McCabe on Threats to Trump's Cabinet: No Surprise Here

Andrew McCabe, who used to be the deputy director of the FBI, didn't bat an eye when he heard about threats to President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. "It's not shocking at all, " he said in an interview with CNN. McCabe explained that high-profile figures often face such threats. Law enforcement, he

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

The Philosopher Who Brought Science and Feelings Together

Imagine a world where our feelings and experiences were just as important as the laws of nature. That's the vision of Henri Bergson, a French philosopher who's often overlooked. Unlike many of his peers, Bergson didn't think science and subjective experience were at odds. He wanted to bridge that ga

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Harvey Weinstein's Legal Battle Over Rikers Island Conditions

Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

A Publicity Drama: Ex-CEO's New Venture Sparks Lawsuits

In 2019, Cindi Berger and Mark Owens merged their publicity firms, PMK*BNC and Rogers & Cowan, creating a marketing giant named R&CPMK. Fast forward to 2023, Owens was ousted and is now accused of stealing employees, clients, and confidential information to start a rival firm, 2pm Sharp. The drama u

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jalen Rose Cracks Jokes About Drake's Lawsuit on TNT

Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

Business Owners Protest RMV's Sudden CDL Rule Change

Massachusetts business owners are up in arms over a recent change by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The RMV suddenly notified nearly 500 drivers that their commercial licenses would be downgraded due to old driving offenses. The state's harsh rules differ from federal law, which allows driver

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marilyn Manson Pays Up After Dropping Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Warner, has settled a lawsuit he filed against Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit claimed defamation after Wood accused him of sexual abuse in 2021. As part of the settlement, Manson will pay Wood around $327, 000 in legal fees. Wood's lawyer, Michael J. Kump, said Manson'

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

AI Writing Police Reports: A New Beat for Cops?

Imagine sitting at your desk, exhausted after a long day of patrolling. You've just dealt with a minor incident, nothing too serious. Now, you have to write a report. But what if an AI could do that for you? That's the idea behind tools like Axon's Draft One. This AI can turn bodycam audio into a re

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Weed and Booze: How Enforcement Works in the U. S.

As more and more states legalize marijuana for adult use, the tasks of state and local police are shifting. We took a look at how different states and local areas handle the enforcement of cannabis and alcohol laws, both where weed is legal and where it isn't. In states where marijuana is legal, co

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Hong Kong and Money Laundering: What's Changing?

Lawmakers in the US are raising concerns about Hong Kong becoming a hub for financial crimes like money laundering. They think this change started happening after Beijing introduced a new law in 2020. Now, Hong Kong might be helping countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea avoid international ru

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