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Trust in science hasn’t fully recovered from pandemic controversies
The pandemic and the chaos and controversies that came with it led to an erosion of trust in scientists, and it may be a while before that trust returns to levels that preceded the contagion. That’s the implication of a survey published Thursday by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center.
New York City bill that shifts broker fees to landlords is expected to pass
The powerful Real Estate Board of New York has argued that if landlords are forced to absorb broker fees, they would simply pass the cost on to renters by raising rents.
Trump’s picks take a bizarre — and extreme — turn
Anybody hoping that President-elect Donald Trump’s top picks for his new administration might provide any sense of normalcy or moderation has had that notion slapped out of them over the last 24 hours.
Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1m-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says
District Attorney Larry Krasner had filed suit last month to try to have the sweepstakes shut down under Pennsylvania law.
2 dead in Kentucky factory explosion that also damaged surrounding neighborhood
Ten other people were injured, and rescue crews spent hours searching for victims.
Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
Democratic governors and attorneys general are set to reprise their roles in battling President-elect Trump's policies.
Things to know about Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump has named Senator Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. Here are five things to know about the Republican from Florida, now in his third US Senate term.
Gun groups sue to overturn Maine’s new three-day waiting period to buy firearms
The lawsuit filed on behalf of five individuals contends that it’s illegal to require someone who passed a background check to wait three days before completing a gun purchase.