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Newsom begs Californians to vote ‘no’ on billionaire’s tax in face of mass exodus, pitches nationwide tax hike

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Newsom begs Californians to vote ‘no’ on billionaire’s tax in face of mass exodus, pitches nationwide tax hike

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing another blow after a massive wealth tax he warned could cause a wealth and business exodus from the state was officially added to the November ballot.Despite his opposition, the measure's sponsor, Billionaire Tax Now, announced Thursday that it was officially being added to the state's ballot. The measure, called the California Billionaire Tax Act, would impose a one-time, "emergency" 5% tax on Californians […]

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Tech CEO predicts AI glasses will turn Americans into ‘walking cameras’ as next tech era arrives

Business

Tech CEO predicts AI glasses will turn Americans into ‘walking cameras’ as next tech era arrives

The next era of mobile technology will turn everyday Americans into "walking cameras" as AI-powered smart glasses monitor everything they see and hear, according to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.During an appearance on "Mornings with Maria," Amon described a future in which ultra-fast 6G networks will allow smart glasses to stream information to AI models in real time. He said the shift could reshape both the technology industry and everyday life. "6G […]

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Chicago man charged with obstruction of justice in connection to White House UFC attack plot

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Chicago man charged with obstruction of justice in connection to White House UFC attack plot

A 20-year-old Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a thwarted violent plot targeting the Freedom 250 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House.Alexander Iniguez Mercado was indicted Thursday in federal court for allegedly serving as an administrator and member of Signal messaging groups used to plan a violent attack on the June 14 event, Fox News has learned.He is one of eight suspects from across multiple […]

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Mamdani celebrates rent freeze for stabilized housing as board member quits, blasts vote process

Business

Mamdani celebrates rent freeze for stabilized housing as board member quits, blasts vote process

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted 7-1 on Thursday to freeze the rent for rent-stabilized apartments.A summary of the rent-stabilized apartment guidelines adopted on Thursday indicates that "Together with such further adjustments as may be authorized by law, the annual adjustment for leases for apartments shall be" 0% for one-year and two-year leases starting "on or after October 1, 2026, and on or before September 30, 2027."New York City Mayor […]

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Ohio robot cop retires after zero arrests

Tech/Gear

Ohio robot cop retires after zero arrests

Dublin, Ohio, gave a robot cop a trial run inside a public parking garage. Less than a year later, the machine was off the job and headed back to its maker.DubBot, a Knightscope security robot used by the Dublin Police Department, was meant to help deter crime, support emergency response and give the city another way to monitor a busy public space. However, its patrols led to zero arrests, tickets […]

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‘Damning silence’: Swing-seat Democrat stays quiet after AOC voices support

Politics

‘Damning silence’: Swing-seat Democrat stays quiet after AOC voices support

A Democratic House hopeful vying for one of the nation's most competitive districts is staying silent after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., voiced support for her campaign. Ocasio-Cortez, a leftist firebrand with growing influence in the Democratic Party, congratulated former Biden administration official Cait Conley on her primary victory in a social media post Wednesday."I look forward to working together as a delegation as we fight for working families across New York," […]

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Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

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Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

A federal judge declared a mistrial for the man accused of deliberately igniting the Palisades Fire after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested in October 2025 and charged with destruction of property by means of fire, and he pleaded not guilty after being charged in the Palisades Fire in January 2025. Ten of the California jurors thought Rinderknecht was not guilty, while two thought he was."The […]

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Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices as memory chip costs surge

Business

Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices as memory chip costs surge

Apple on Thursday announced that it raised prices on its iPad and MacBook devices because of rising memory and chip costs amid the rapid buildout of the AI industry.The tech giant excluded its primary cash cow, the iPhone, from the price hikes but will raise prices on the other devices as Apple said it couldn't afford to continue insulating consumers from the mounting cost of memory and storage chips."We have […]

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