Ozempic use appears to be changing people’s personalities —experts think they know why
Longtime city detective James Byrne leaves NYPD to join US Secret Service
Byrne, a senior communications advisor and detective first grade, "has served the NYPD and the people of New York City with distinction for more than two decades," Commissioner Edward A. Caban said in a statement.
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U.S. and Mexico Drop Bid to Host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart said they will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament instead.
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Mike Johnson hasn’t matched Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising prowess — yet
In a phone call last week, Mike Johnson told top donors that the hard-liners in the House calling for his head would not succeed — a message that many donors have been wanting to hear.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
Interior designers share their best hacks for getting the look of custom curtains and shades with off-the-rack styles.
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Can straight married men and women be friends? I went on a quest to find out
It's been 35 years since "When Harry Met Sally" made the case that men and women can't be friends because "the sex part always gets in the way." Is that still true?
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What we keep getting wrong about protests like those at USC, Columbia and other campuses
It's a mistake to regard youth demonstrations such as those over Israel's war in Gaza through a lens of '60s nostalgia. Crowds can be a force for ill as well as good.
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College costs are beyond absurd. Here's a way to rein them in
Why do universities charge future teachers the same rate as future engineers?
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Republicans' 2025 agenda tells you how they really feel about crime and cops
GOP rhetoric is all about 'backing the blue,' but what does the powerful House Republican Study Committee budget call for?
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Will AI deepfakes and robocalls upset the 2024 election?
AI is bending reality into a video game world of deepfakes to sow confusion and chaos during the 2024 election. Disinformation is a danger, especially in swing states.
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Nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain could roil Nevada U.S. Senate race
Opposition to storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain has united Nevadans across political lines — until now. A Senate candidate has spoken favorably about the idea.
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This Week in the Trump Trial: Michael Cohen’s Banker Reopens His Account
Adam Gray/ReutersThe third week of Donald Trump’s hush money trial will get underway in Manhattan on Tuesday morning with more testimony from a private banker who took the stand last week to talk about his work for Michael Cohen, Trump’s erstwhile attorney and fixer.Gary Farro, Cohen’s contact at First Republic Bank in 2015, has spoken about opening two accounts for Cohen—including the one which Cohen used to make a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to stop her speaking out about an alleged 2006 one-night stand with Trump. Trump has denied having sex with the porn star.That payment is at the heart of the case. Prosecutors claim that Trump engaged in an illegal scheme to influence the 2016 election in which damaging stories about him were bought and buried in a “catch and kill” scheme, and that he sought to cover up the true purpose of the payments. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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This ain't N.Y. and other reasons Harvey Weinstein won't win in California court
A colorful Republican lawmaker in 1995 created a far-reaching and ahead-of-its-time California law that is likely to keep Harvey Weinstein's conviction intact.
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Monthly payments of $1,000 could get thousands of homeless people off the streets, researchers say
A monthly payment of $750 to $1,000 would allow thousands of the city's homeless people to find informal housing, according to a policy brief by four L.A. academics.
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Chicago mayor says he will ‘stand with billionaires’ despite progressive outcry over city's new NFL stadium
Chicago's progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson was met with backlash from his progressive political partners after a $5 billion proposal for a new NFL stadium.
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27 very L.A. ways to spend time with Mom — or not — on Mother's Day
Try something new on Mother's Day. Skip brunch and treat Mom to a museum, hike, craft fair or comedy show instead.
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The longest, strangest trip: Some psychedelic drug users are stuck with unwelcome highs
A rare condition called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder has puzzled researchers and raised alarms as psychedelics go mainstream.
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Trump trial resumes with testimony from Michael Cohen's former banker
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will kick off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
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The biggest problem for America’s chips boom? The workers.
A visit to Phoenix shows that, with proper training and apprenticeships, the United States can rebuild its semiconductor chip industry.
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Walmart rolls out higher-quality line under new private label
Prices under Walmart’s Bettergoods label run from about $2 to $15, with a focus on trendy, plant-based and allergy-friendly options.
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Fed stares down rising inflation and a murky path to rate cuts
Since the start of the year, central bankers’ best hopes to take pressure off the economy have gotten dimmer and dimmer.
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As internet data centers multiply, efforts to control them are growing
Localities are starting to increase taxes and regulations on data centers as the football-field-sized buildings come under greater scrutiny.
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Help! My Sister-in-Law Is Demanding a Last-Minute Dress Change or I’m Cut From the Wedding.
She's getting married in three weeks.
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Florida prepares for near-total abortion ban to take effect
Clinics, patients and abortion rights activists in Florida are bracing for the impact of a six-week abortion ban that will significantly curtail access in the South.
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Antisemitic riot at Columbia reaches boiling point as agitators take over academic building, barricade doors
Anti-Israel protesters dialed up their demonstration at Columbia University by taking over an academic building late Monday night and into Tuesday morning.
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Aerith, Cloud, Barret, and Tifa Are Heroes in Which Video Game Series?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 30, 2024.
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Slate Crossword: Gizmo Advertised by Dancing Silhouettes, Once (Four Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 30, 2024.
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The ideal number of kids in a family: Four (at a minimum)
More children means more chaos, but also more joy, more chances for growth and more reminders to embrace the best parts of family life and let go of the worst.
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The Forgotten River Phoenix Movie That Shows What He Could Have Been
With this gem, the teen star first revealed what he could have done as an adult.
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Trump Has Always Been a Caricature of a Particular Type of Villain. It’s on Full Display Right Now.
As we wait for more explosive testimony, let’s consider what David Pecker made clear.
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Police Shooting in Charlotte Kills 4 Officers: What to Know
A police officer and three members of a U.S. Marshals task force were shot while serving warrants to a suspect, who was also killed.
nytimes.com
Pro-Palestinian protests spread, get more heated as schools' reactions differ
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
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‘Liquid gold’ could bring new hope to multiple sclerosis patients, study suggests: ‘Profound benefit’
An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials for improving MS symptoms. Doctors and researchers weighed in.
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Pro-Palestinian Boycotts Pose Existential Threat to Fast-Food Outlets in Some Countries
Operators of local franchisees of companies like KFC and McDonald’s have pushed back against allegations that their businesses are tied to Israel.
time.com
Stephen Colbert berates Kristi Noem for killing her dog
On "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert weighs in on South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's upcoming book where she admits to killing her dog.
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Flight Chaos in NATO Countries Amid GPS Jamming
Finnair has suspended flights to Tartu in Estonia following a spike in GPS disturbances blamed on Moscow.
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Plane Passenger's Story on 'Etiquette' of Switching Seats Divides Opinion
The behavior of the passenger described in the viral clip has sparked fury among social-media users, with one saying, "that is actually insane."
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Greg Abbott Vows To Defy Joe Biden On Another Law
Abbott said he instructed the Texas Education Agency to ignore "Biden's illegal dictate" and not implement the new Title IX rules.
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Hamilton Hall Has a History of Takeovers by Columbia Students
The Columbia University building, which opened in 1907, has been occupied several times by student activists.
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4 zebras made a daring highway escape. A bullfighter came to the rescue.
One zebra remains on the loose. Corralling the other three was a team effort that included an experienced rodeo bullfighter who happened to be passing by.
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Man with sword arrested after multiple people stabbed near London tube station
A man has been arrested after driving a car into a home in east London before getting out and attacking members of the public with a sword, according to police.
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Joe Biden's Polling False Dawn?
In March, a series of polls showed the president ahead. Now, other polls indicate Donald Trump may win the presidential election.
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The Tesla Cybertruck Embodies All of Elon Musk’s Flaws
The Cybertruck looks edgy, that’s for sure, but it has serious problems.
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My Late-in-Life Friendship With Helen Vendler
She was a poet who didn’t write poetry, but felt it like a poet.
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New MTA congesting pricing-related commuter discounts should extend outside five boroughs, pols argue
“Yet again, you are putting New York City first, and our communities last. Let us remind you the MTA’s job isn’t just to serve the 5 boroughs,” the letter reads.
nypost.com
The Price We Pay for Having Upper-Class Legislators
What explains the almost total absence of working-class people from elected positions in state government?
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Queen Snakes Are Back, and They’re in New Jersey
The reptiles, an endangered species, hadn’t been seen in the state since the 1970s.
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