State won’t say how many illegal pot shops there are as NYC cracks down
State cannabis regulators have declined to provide an estimate of how many illegal marijuana stores there are in New York, but Mayor Adams announced Tuesday that he would “padlock” the five boroughs to shut down illegal marijuana stores. announced the “Protect” program. “It’s much bigger than we would like,” Pascal Bernard, deputy director for intergovernmental […]
CNN panel cracks up as Tapper reads Cohen post calling Trump ‘V Sch—inpants’
CNN’s panel of analysts and anchors on Thursday accused Jake Tapper of using profane language to criticize Trump after reading a social media post by former President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen. The panel erupted in laughter. “Okay… I apologize in advance for this update, but Trump lawyer Todd Blanche has specifically read a post […]
Biden cracks jokes about his old age, makes fun of Trump at White House Correspondents Dinner
President Biden took to the stage Saturday at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner and joked about his retirement. Biden addressed a crowd of about 3,000 journalists, celebrities and Washington officials at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., as anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside. With Biden’s approval ratings at historic lows ahead of the November election, […]
Biden admin cracks down on power plants fueling nation’s grid
The Biden administration on Thursday finalized long-awaited regulations to crack down on existing and future fossil fuel-fired power plants as part of a broader climate change response. The rule covers all coal-fired power plants and future natural gas power plants, EPA and White House officials said in a joint statement. Officials say the regulations will […]
Biden cracks down on airlines’ ‘junk fees,’ orders instant refunds for canceled flights
The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed new rules on airlines that trigger immediate refunds when flights are canceled and crack down on “surprise junk fees.” Under the Department of Transportation’s new mandate, airlines will be required to pay if there is a significant delay in returning baggage, if customers are unable to use in-flight facilities […]
Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel
The Biden administration finalized rules Wednesday that will require airlines to automatically refund passengers on canceled or significantly delayed flights and pre-pay baggage sharing, change and cancellation fees. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement: “Passengers deserve to know in advance the costs they are facing, and if airlines owe money, they should get […]
Hush money judge cracks down on media over juror fears of being exposed
NEW YORK — Reporters covering former President Trump’s New York criminal trial were reprimanded Thursday by the judge overseeing the trial after a juror who expressed dissatisfaction with the extensive media coverage of the case was dismissed. After the issue led several news outlets to publish articles about potential jurors, and the details were relayed […]
ICE cracks down on migrants who skip out on tracking program
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Colorado arrested nine immigrants who skipped the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) tracking program. Those arrested include a 25-year-old Nicaraguan national who was arrested for possession of firearms and drugs. Some people have accumulated 50 to 100 violations of the program, which requires electronic monitoring of individuals while in […]
Disney cracks down on visitors who lie about disabilities for park perks
The Walt Disney Company is tightening regulations and increasing oversight of individuals who claim disabilities in its parks, as a surge in fraudulent claims attempting to abuse the service. The company announced Tuesday that any guest found to have made a false declaration to receive disability access services will be permanently banned from the park. […]
Biden admin cracks down on lightbulbs as part of climate agenda
The Biden administration finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting everyday light bulbs late Friday as part of a broader climate change initiative. The Department of Energy has announced new standards for general service lamps, including the most common types of residential and commercial light bulbs. The agency said the regulation would reduce greenhouse gas pollution and […]