Amazon opens Manhattan office renewing NYC tax break debate
Amazon signed a 335000 square foot Manhattan lease housing over 1500 workers sparked renewed criticism of incentives after shunning a Queens campus plan that would have created up to 25000 jobs. The company says New York will remain a growth hub as it hires across 18 tech hubs, including NYC.
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DHS may require US citizens photographed for facial recognition
DHS considers a nationwide facial recognition system for all entering and leaving the United States. A proposed rule is expected next July with public comment opportunities. Critics including Sen. Markey fear expansion and privacy risks, while DHS touts faster, accurate identity checks and security benefits.
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Caroline Kennedy christens her father's namesake carrier
Caroline Kennedy christened the USS John F Kennedy, the second Ford Class aircraft carrier, at Newport News Virginia with a bottle break on the hull. The keel was laid in 2015 and the ceremony drew guests including former Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Chicago chief's firing rattles city police confidence
Chicago moves to replace Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson after his abrupt firing for ethical lapses tied to an October incident. The decision, coming amid a push to restore trust after the Laquan McDonald shooting, drew mixed reactions from officials and community leaders as Johnson neared retirement and faced broader CPD challenges.
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