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New York becomes largest US city to ban new gas hookups

The Verge

The New York City skyline seen from the Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck on Thursday, Oct. The Big Apple just became the biggest city yet to say goodbye to gas hookups in new construction. Buildings are big problem for New York City’s efforts to tackle climate change. Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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FCC’s net neutrality rollback overwhelmed by bogus industry comments, investigation finds

The Verge

The New York attorney general’s office issued a report Thursday confirming that some of the US’s largest broadband providers engaged in a massive campaign to flood the Federal Communications Commission with fake comments in the run-up to the commission’s 2017 order to roll back net neutrality. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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New York City votes to block new licenses for electric taxis, snubbing Revel’s Tesla plans

The Verge

New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to block the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses for electric vehicles. The TLC never intended to consider what drivers and New Yorkers had to say, and only cared about jamming through this vote on Primary Day with as little scrutiny as possible,” Reig said.

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Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies were dishonest, says US judge

The Verge

A decision on that issue is expected “in the coming days,” according to The New York Times. It’s hard to ignore the economics of the industry, which is what you’re asking me to do.”. The lawsuit between Apple and Epic has become a rallying cry for many developers dissatisfied with the iPhone maker’s App Store policies.

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Facebook hits back at Apple with second critical newspaper ad

The Verge

This new ad claims Apple’s iOS 14 privacy changes “will change the internet as we know it,” and force websites and blogs “to start charging you subscription fees” or add in-app purchases due to a lack of personalized ads. people that still read paper newspapers) to look at Apple’s privacy changes.

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New York State is suing Amazon for alleged worker safety failures during COVID-19

The Verge

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Amazon in the state’s supreme court on Tuesday, claiming the company failed to protect its workers early on in the COVID-19 pandemic and also retaliated against employees who voiced concerns over what they felt were inadequate safety measures.

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The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

Theres something about attending an industry conference that reignites your passion for the work you do. From the end-of-day block party to hands-on workshops and community discussions, there are countless opportunities for you to connect with new ideas, learn the latest trends, and build your peer network.