Maryland 9 hours ago Online data protection bills become law in Maryland Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law two measures aimed at more effectively securing constituents' personal data online.
New York 11 hours ago Cornell University president's retirement prompts speculation after tumultuous year: 'This is related' Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack announced her retirement this week, amid an anti-Israel uprising and a failed DEI program resulting in loss of donors.
Connecticut 11 hours ago Democratic governor objects to bill that could subsidize striking workers with taxpayer funds Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont appeared Thursday to signal his intent to veto a proposed $3 million state fund that may financially support striking union workers.
New York 12 hours ago Maine man sentenced to 27 years in prison in New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square Trevor Bickford, the Maine man who used a machete to try to kill 3 police officers in a New Year's Eve terrorist attack near New York’s Times Square, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
New Jersey 13 hours ago New Jersey legislators advance public records access law overhaul New Jersey's Senate budget committee on Thursday advanced controversial legislation aimed at overhauling the state's public records access law.
Homicide 15 hours ago Harmony Montgomery case: Father who killed his 5-year-old daughter sentenced to 45 years to life in prison Adam Montgomery was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison for murdering his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. The convicted felon was sentenced on several other charges as well.
Politics 16 hours ago NYC sued for denying in vitro fertilization coverage to gay male employees A New York gay couple argues the city's refusal to provide IVF coverage to them is discriminatory.
CRIME 17 hours ago Federal court denies Hunter Biden appeal in Delaware federal gun charges case The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has refused to throw out federal gun charges related to Hunter Biden's upcoming criminal trial in Delaware next month.
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LeBron James 19 hours ago Racist LeBron James poster featured at art show sparks school district investigation A racist LeBron James poster was featured at a New York art festival over the weekend and sparked an investigation in a school district.