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NYC Mayor Raises Taxes on Millionaires and Corporations
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City will increase taxes on millionaires and large corporations. The revenue generated will be directly allocated to city programs.
CBS Radio News Ceases Operations
CBS Radio News has shut down operations on May 22, 2026. A media historian stated this marks the end of the traditional public interest journalism model. The closure is seen as a sign of the industry's transformation.
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Enrique Tarrio Faces Million-Dollar Fund Discussion
A discussion on Bluesky Social mentions Enrique Tarrio and a potential $3-4 million fund. The context suggests this fund is related to January 6th events and is described as 'better deserved'.
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Mahmoud Khalil Appeals Deportation Halt
Mahmoud Khalil will appeal to the Supreme Court to halt his deportation. A divided U.S. appeals court refused to revisit a prior ruling that limited his case. The outcome of the appeal remains uncertain. Mahmoud Khalil is appealing a halt to his deportation, according to ABC News Radio.
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China's 'Overseas Police Station' Case Opens in New York
A case involving a Chinese "overseas police station" has opened in New York's Chinatown.
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Car Drives Into Lake in Omaha Park
One person was taken to the hospital after a car drove into a lake in an Omaha park on Friday. The incident occurred Friday afternoon.
AI Recreates Voices of Deceased Pilots
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pulled its docket after artificial intelligence was used to recreate the voices of deceased pilots. Artificial intelligence technology has been used to recreate the voices of pilots who died in a plane crash.
Pitcher Shane Bieber To Begin Rehab Assignment
Pitcher Shane Bieber is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday, throwing two innings for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays. He will build up volume from there, aiming for three innings in his next outing. The assignment will take place in Dunedin.
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Miami Clinic Paymaster Arrested in $1.5 Million Payroll Heist
A paymaster at a Miami clinic has been arrested in connection with an alleged $1.5 million payroll heist. The incident involved the misappropriation of funds intended for employee salaries.
FDA Staff Unaware of E-cigarette Approval
FDA staff were reportedly blindsided by an organizational about-face on flavored vapes. This contradicts stated MAHA goals. The shift in policy was reported by The Independent. FDA staff were reportedly blindsided by a decision that allows more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to enter the U.S. The specific details of the approval and the number of products affected were not immediately clear.