As ‘smart cities’ tools grow nationwide, so do privacy and ethical concerns

A North Carolina detention officer, Francisco Flattes, was fatally shot by federal inmate Kelvin Simmons, who seized the officer's weapon during a scuffle at a medical facility where he was being treated. Simmons, who was apprehended after fleeing in a stolen vehicle, now faces a first-degree murder charge, along with other potential charges following his previous escape attempt and bank robbery convictions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A North Carolina detention officer was...

State and federal prosecutors have charged over 320 individuals in a historic crackdown on health care fraud, uncovering nearly $15 million in false claims and seizing more than $245 million in assets. This operation, which includes a complex $10 billion urinary catheter scheme involving transnational criminal networks, marks a significant escalation in efforts to combat health care fraud in the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: State and federal prosecutors have caught over...

Several major East Coast airports, including JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia, experienced significant flight delays on Monday due to storms, stranding passengers as the holiday weekend approached. Newark faced delays of up to four hours, LaGuardia up to three hours, and collectively, approximately 600 cancellations and 1,900 delays were reported across five airports. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Severe storms caused big delays at East Coast airports, leaving many travelers stuck just before the...

An LGBTQ+ Pride parade in New York City ended in gunfire near the historic Stonewall Inn, injuring two teenage girls, one critically. Mayor Eric Adams expressed sadness over the shooting, which occurred amid celebrations, with the incident reportedly stemming from a dispute; no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Gunfire at Pride Parade A celebration for LGBTQ+ Pride in New York City ended sadly when two...

Sean Combs, a major figure in New York's music scene for over 30 years, is currently on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering, facing accusations of coercing women into sex through threats and violence, which he denies. Despite the high-profile nature of the case and jurors' prior knowledge of the allegations, the selection process aims to ensure a fair trial. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sean Combs, a famous music mogul known as...

Air travel is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the TSA reporting June 27 and 29 as the seventh and eighth busiest days in its history, amid a projected 18.5 million travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. Major airlines are ramping up operations, with American Airlines planning 71,000 flights and United Airlines expecting to transport over 6 million passengers, reflecting a broader trend of increasing travel demand. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Air travel...