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NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested at Immigration Court, Released Without Charges

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Nate Kennedy
June 20, 2025

POLICY & POLITICS

California senators demand Trump immigration officials stop using Medicaid data

California’s two U.S. senators demanded on Wednesday that the Trump administration stop using personal data of millions of Medicaid enrollees — including their immigration status — as part of its sweeping deportation campaign.

Democrats accuse Trump administration of weaponizing law enforcement to silence political foes

Rep. Eric Swalwell is no stranger to fighting legal battles. Swalwell, in his seventh term as a Democrat representing the Bay Area of California, served as an impeachment manager in President Trump's first impeachment trial in 2020. Swalwell is also the plaintiff in a four-year civil lawsuit seeking damages from Mr. Trump for the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

The baffling case of Karen Read

How the mysterious death of a Boston cop led to an intense trial, a media circus, and a referendum on policing.

'Such a cool time to be alive': Why Gen Z is so nostalgic about 'indie sleaze'

Today's youth are harking back to the messy hipster aesthetic of the late 2000s and early 2010s – and at the heart of that was French designer and queen of cool, Isabel Marant.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Fox acquires sports broadcasting platform Caliente TV

Fox Corp. said Thursday that it has acquired Caliente TV, a Mexican sports broadcasting platform, as the media company aims to expand its sports programming and attract more customers to its streaming services.

Google looks likely to lose appeal against record $4.7 billion EU fine

Google suffered a setback Thursday after an advisor to the European Union’s top court recommended it dismiss the tech giant’s appeal against a record 4.1-billion-euro ($4.7 billion) antitrust fine.

AROUND THE STAND

Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound is drawing big league attention—and even bigger expectations. After inking a historic $700 million deal with the Dodgers, the two-way star is set to pitch Sunday, signaling a comeback that blends high-stakes investment with America’s favorite pastime.

Meanwhile, home security experts are sounding the alarm on a surprising risk: “Beware of Dog” signs. Once seen as simple deterrents, they’re now flagged as potential invitations—tipping off criminals about your home’s layout and defenses.

Over in Hollywood, a judge ruled that Justin Baldoni can access private text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift as part of an ongoing legal feud. The messages are tied to Lively’s harassment claims during the filming of It Ends With Us, and while most of Baldoni’s countersuit was tossed, this ruling gives his defense team fresh ammunition.

Over in the culture wars, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus frontman Ronnie Winter told Trump voters they’re not welcome at his concerts, sparking fresh debate over political litmus tests in the arts. His critics say the statement is less about unity and more about exclusion.

And finally, in health news, protein is having a moment—this time in your glass. From cottage cheese smoothies to protein-rich drinks that outpace a whole egg, these sips are redefining what it means to drink your nutrients.

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