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New Jersey AG takes over Paterson Police Department after death of activist
The New Jersey attorney general’s office announced Monday that they have taken full control of the Paterson Police department (PPD), citing a “crisis of confidence” in the public’s trust of the department.
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul proposes ban on new gas hookups, to fight climate change
In the same week that the Biden administration reversed course on whether a ban on the sale of new gas stoves is under consideration, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed banning fossil fuel infrastructure, including lines that power gas stoves and furnaces, in smaller new residential buildings by 2025 and in larger ones by 2028.
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Public health expert calls for 'no-cost' coronavirus testing and treatment to end racial disparities
The story of the coronavirus in the U.S. shows discrepancies by geography, age, sex and other factors, but one stands out above all: Black Americans are infected with the virus and die from it at disproportionately higher rates than any other group in the country. But it’s not enough to admit the problem. There are short-term and long-term solutions to level the field.
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Trump’s focus on race: Tactic or reflex?
President Trump's repeated conflicts with people of color are seen by some as part of a calculated political strategy and by others as just him acting on impulse. The 360 features diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories.
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The rent is too damn high, so here’s how some candidates hope to lower it
Affordable housing used to be mainly an urban issue, says a housing advocate. “But now it's a suburban phenomenon, a rural phenomenon, and a national problem — and it’s getting the attention of policymakers at every level.”
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‘Just watch America fade’: Neil deGrasse Tyson warns of waning influence without scientific innovation
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson fears that the United States will lose its position as a world leader without serious investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.