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A city’s push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Kansas City's plan to install facial recognition cameras on public buses faces delays due to technical upgrades, funding issues, and privacy concerns.
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An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, England, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.
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Thursday’s World Cup matches to have messaging denouncing hate speech
Teams like Canada playing World Cup matches on Thursday are participating in an International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help.
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Following bruising legal battle and fines, Huntington Beach approves long overdue housing plan
The councilmembers who voted for the updated housing element said they did so only to avoid saddling taxpayers with more fines.
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Beach loss worries heightened as big waves, king tides batter Southern California coast
The National Weather Service has extended its beach hazard warning through Friday night, with strong surf expected through the week. But beyond the current forecast, the brewing El Niño could…
Santiago Canyon College’s expanded nursing pathways cultivate a culture of care
A two-year grant will help the college prepare qualified nurses to meet a growing workforce demand.
Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Pregnancy is a time of heightened risk in a relationship with domestic abuse.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows only about half of US adults could afford their healthcare last year.
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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases.