Adams' NYC jail chief resists Rikers Island federal takeover amid scandals, transgender inmate rape conviction

The chief of the new-york-city” target=”_blank”>New York City<. “I assure this court, you will see change. We have not passed the point of no return.” DOJ THREATENS TAKEOVER OF NYC’S RIKERS ISLAND, OTHER JAILS AMID ‘EXTRAORDINARY LEVEL OF VIOLENCE AND DISORDER’  The entrance to Rikers Island on Oct. 19, 2021, in New York City. (Spencer…

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When is Memorial Day weekend 2021?

occasions 2021 kicks off May 29 and Americans are already making plans.  This year, Memorial Day – which honors the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military – is officially observed on Monday, May 31.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to officially establish Memorial Day…

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Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus calls for Dem strategist to resign over Graham comment

The chief strategist of the Rhode Island Democratic Party who tweeted about Sen. Lindsey Graham’s COVID-19 diagnosis was disrespectful, her apology insufficient and she should resign from her post, the state’s Democratic Women’s Caucus said in a statement released Friday. Kate Coyne-McCoy, the strategist, faced criticism last week after she took to Twitter shortly after…

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Kamala Harris will be first VP to get wax figure at Madame Tussauds

kamala-harris” target=”_blank”>Kamala Harris< because of her historic ascendance to the role, the museum announced Thursday, according to reports. “We’re honored to create a figure for Vice President Harris and reflect this significant moment in U.S. history for guests inside Madame Tussauds,” general spokeswoman Brittany Williams said in a statement, according to WNBC-TV of New York. Harris…

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China's wandering elephants may finally be heading home

BEIJING – An elephant herd that fascinated locals and people around the world by making a yearlong journey into urbanized southwest China, raiding farms and even a retirement home for food, appears finally to be headed home. RUBIO’S CHILLING WARNING: CHINA HAS WEAPONIZED US ‘CORPORATE LUST FOR PROFITS’ Local authorities have deployed trucks, workers and…

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Surge in House Democratic 2022 retirement announcements as 2021 comes to a close

With the end-of-the-year holiday break fast approaching, the announcements came quickly. A trio of Democrats in the house-of-representatives” target=”_blank”>House of Representatives< for another term in Congress. TOP MODERATE BECOMES LATEST HOUSE DEMOCRAT TO ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT AFTER 2022 The latest news brought to 23 the number ofhouse-of-representatives who are retiring or bidding for another office rather…

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This city is offering $7K, free babysitting from 'grandparents' if people move there

If you’re open to regions city life, you might be able to score cash and a pair of “on-demand” family-and-friends” target=”_blank”>grandparents< to create a real-estate program that’ll bring remote workers to the “Tree City.” The collaboration is powered by the Greensburg/Decatur County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the online recruitment resource, a spokesperson for Mayor…

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Michigan officials charge 3 women with attempted voter fraud in 2020 election

us-regions officials crime” target=”_blank”>charged< fraud in relation to the 2020 general elections” target=”_blank”>election< “Our election system is secure, and today’s charges demonstrate that in the rare circumstances when fraud occurs we catch it and hold the perpetrators accountable,” Benson said in a statement.  Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Williams attempted to control absentee ballots…

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Fourth of July firework safety tips: What to know

As many Americans look forward to celebrating the occasions with their family and friends, injuries with fireworks increased 25% in the U.S. between 2006 and 2021, according to a new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report (CPSC) that reviewed firework injuries last year.  “It’s imperative that consumers know the risks involved in using fireworks, so…

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