Why New York City Is Removing Padlocks on Illegal Weed Shops It Closed
With the court orders that allowed the city to seal illicit cannabis stores starting to expire, questions remain about whether the shops could reopen.
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‘Fraught With Abuse’: Lawmakers Denounce Brutality in N.Y. Prisons
During a daylong hearing in Albany, state lawmakers heard from family members of men who died in New York State prisons in recent years.
Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Suggests Not.
A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.
Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Immigration Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case
Judge Hannah C. Dugan’s lawyers claimed judicial immunity in a court filing on Wednesday, a day after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.
Bill de Blasio Agrees to Pay $329,000 to Settle Campaign Expense Dispute
The former mayor agreed to the settlement for violating New York City conflicts of interest law by bringing his security detail on trips during his failed 2019 presidential bid.
Last U.S. Hostage in Gaza Is Reunited With Parents: ‘We Never Lost Hope’
Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. He was released by Hamas on Monday.
Can Eurovision Avoid Politics in Neutral Switzerland?
The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.
French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry
François Bayrou’s popularity has plunged as his word is doubted on events at a Catholic school to which he had several ties.
Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and prevent new enrollees in the program as soon as January.