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Manifest OS, a startup that sells AI software to lawyers, has secured $60 million in funding. The announcement followed a Department of Justice press conference involving multiple lawyers. The funding news comes amid broader market discussions regarding artificial intelligence.

ICE officers arrested a farmworker in New York City after asking him to step out of a vehicle. The individual was held in ICE detention for nearly two months before a federal judge ordered his release.

Goldman Sachs has filed documentation with the SEC to launch a new Bitcoin fund.

New York City is rolling out 'Empire bins,' which are curb-side containers designed for automated side-loading collection trucks. The system is currently active in the Morningside Heights and West Harlem districts.

The US experienced over 3 million electricity disconnections in 2024. Affected states included Florida, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. The report specifies that over 3 million disconnections occurred in 2024, specifically naming Florida, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Timothy Brown stated he was in shock when police approached him at a store near the Gowanus houses earlier this month. Brown alleged that police told him he was under arrest despite him having done nothing. Video footage reportedly shows officers hitting Brown, slamming him into a display case, and dragging him across broken glass. Brown said he did not understand why he was being targeted. Timothy Brown is filing a lawsuit following a violent arrest by New York City police officers at a Brooklyn liquor store on April 14th. Brown claims the officers violated his civil rights and stated he felt humiliated, disrespected, and embarrassed. The incident was captured on video and Brown alleges the police had the wrong man.

The National Museum of the US Army is hosting an immersive exhibition featuring artifacts from the American Revolution. The exhibit includes Lord Cornwallis' surrender sword, which was surrendered following the Battle of Yorktown and has never been displayed in the US before.

Major League Baseball team fired Rob Thompson today following the worst start in over two decades. Don Mattingly will serve as interim manager starting tonight in a game against the Giants. The Dodgers enter their next matchup following a 3-2 win against the Marlins on Monday.

Disney shares fell between 6% and 10% following reports that the FCC will begin an early review of television station licenses owned by Walt Disney's ABC. The FCC has instructed eight Disney-owned and operated stations to file for early license renewal.

The S&P 500 index experienced one of its largest single-day gains since World War II. Trading volume spiked with over 10,000 contracts traded in a single minute. Individual traders reportedly placed bets as large as 2 million euros.