Bill Could Ban Facial Recognition Technology To Combat Theft

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(New York, NY) – The New York City Council is proposing a bill to ban facial recognition technology, something an increasing number of store owners have introduced to combat theft. The legislation would require a customer’s written

Research Suggests Ozempic Could Help Curb Drinking and Smoking

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(New York, NY) – New research has neuroscientists hopeful about the ability to help curb addictive behavior such as drinking and smoking. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in diabetes and obesity-management drug Ozempic, mimics a hormone known as

Blinken meets with President Xi

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(Beijing, China) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China today  It’s the second and final day of Blinken’s high-stakes visit aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest

Biden kicks off campaign, makes bizarre remark

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(Philadelphia, PA)  — President Biden’s reelection campaign is officially underway. He held his first 2024 campaign rally with union members in Philadelphia over the weekend.  The AFL-CIO endorsed his run for a second term. Biden had an

Jim McGreevey is seriously considering run for JC mayor

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(Jersey City, NJ) — Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey says he is seriously considering running for mayor of Jersey City. He was on 77WABC’s “Other Side of Midnight” this morning. McGreevey resigned as Governor back in

Subway slashings may be connected

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(New York, NY) — It was a violent weekend in the city. Three women were slashed in two separate attacks in the subways Sunday afternoon. The first random attack took place at the 86th and Lexington Avenue