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What is the Insurrection Act and when can the president use it?
The Insurrection Act gives the president limited authority to deploy troops within the U.S., but its use without a state’s request remains legally murky.
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‘Take it Down': Experts say a new law is good start to keeping kids safe from online sex abuse
A new law makes it a federal crime to post sexually explicit images online without consent and also ones generated by artificial intelligence.
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Take It Down Act: What to do if someone posts revenge porn or a deepfake of you
From documenting evidence to understanding your rights, here’s what to know if someone shares your intimate images without consent — and what changes under the newly signed Take It Down Act.
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What is habeas corpus and why does it matter?
It’s one of the oldest rights in the legal world, but what exactly is habeas corpus and why has it sparked centuries of debate?
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What is qualified immunity?
Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government officials from civil liability.
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Here's what executive orders actually do
Executive orders are signed directives from the president that instruct the government to take action. Here’s what you need to know.
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NYC won't issue fines for some who fail to abide by composting rules — yet
For those who have been trashing New York City’s recent composting law, you’ve been given a brief window to get on board — or else the fines will start to roll in. New York City’s waste reduction efforts commenced earlier in April, as the city’s sanitation department said it would begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Since...
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What would happen if federal officials fail to follow a judge's orders
Here’s an explanation of contempt of court and the potential consequences for a president and the federal government if a judge’s order is ignored.
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NYC's composting fines begin Tuesday: What to know
Starting Tuesday, fines will be issued to people and business owners who don’t dispose of their garbage properly, and that means complying with the city’s new composting rule. Food scraps and other organic material like yard waste must now be separated from trash. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.
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Got trash? NYC composting crackdown starts Tuesday. These are the rules to know
New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase on Tuesday, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Starting April 1, residents will have to separate food waste from trash or risk receiving a $25 fine from the Department of Sanitation. While mandatory composting became effective in October 2024, the law…
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Composting crackdown starts Tuesday in NYC: what you need to know
New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines.
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New York City composting fines start this week: what to know
As New York City gets ready to start enforcing new rules around composting. Here’s what New Yorkers need to know. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Mandatory NYC food separation starts next week: Fines, what to compost and more
New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase next week, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Starting April 1, residents will have to separate food waste from trash or risk receiving a $25 fine from the Department of Sanitation. While mandatory composting became effecting in October 2024, the law…
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What you need to know about ‘right-to-repair' laws
Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.
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The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.
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What is DEI?
DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion and focuses on fostering equitable environments in businesses and schools, particularly for historically marginalized communities.
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New laws taking effect in 2025
News 4’s Charles Watson reports.
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These NY and NJ laws will take effect in 2025
Here’s a review of some of the most impactful pieces of legislation taking effect in 2024, affecting everything from health and salary.
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MTA: congestion pricing still starting Sunday
Under the congestion pricing plan, cars would pay a peak fee of $9 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Off-peak would be a 75% discount — $2.25. Rana Novini reports for News 4.
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These new laws are going into effect in 2025
New laws taking effect in 2025 include restrictions on AI, age limits for social media use and minimum wage increases in 20 states.