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McCormick: Honor Megan’s Legacy with necessary e-bike and scooter reforms
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of responsible regulation. We must continue to push for legislative changes to empower local governments to address safety concerns effectively.
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E-bike crash leaves cyclist dead in Key Biscayne
Details were sketchy, but Williamson said police and fire units responded to the crash in the vicinity of Woodcrest Road. The scooter was being operated by a “younger person” and the case is now being investigated by the traffic homicide unit of Miami-Dade County Police.
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1 dead, 15 injured after shooting near Kansas City Chiefs parade, police chief says
One person was killed and up to 15 were injured in a shooting at the end of the parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, sending terrified fans running for cover and marring yet another high-profile public event with gun violence. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves detailed the shooting’s […]
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Ban scooters and e-bikes in Key Biscayne? Council moves toward vote
Fearing a fatality is inevitable, Council Member Fernando Vazquez at Tuesday’s meeting pressed his colleagues to vote on whether to ban motorized scooters and e-bikes from the sidewalks and perhaps even streets of Key Biscayne. Village officials will come back with options including a draft ordinance n. “At the end of the day, it is […]
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Gun victims’ re-created voices are being sent to lawmakers who support the NRA
Joaquin “Guac” Oliver died in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre, but federal lawmakers who oppose tighter gun regulations began getting phone calls in his voice on Wednesday, lambasting them for their position. The families of Oliver and five others killed with guns are using artificial intelligence to create messages in their loved ones’ […]
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Valentine’s Day bot? AI supplies emotion for some
Similar to general-purpose AI chatbots, companion bots use vast amounts of training data to mimic human language. But they also come with features — such as voice calls, picture exchanges and more emotional exchanges
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Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
It provides Democrats a much-needed win in New York City’s Long Island suburbs, where the GOP showed surprising strength in recent elections.
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Taking Uber or Lyft? Miami part of Valentine’s Day strikes
Justice for App Workers, which says it represents 130,000 ride-hailing and delivery workers, is seeking higher wages, access to health care and an appeals process so companies can’t deactivate them without warning.
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Village Council agrees to public forum on sex investigations
Village Manager Steve Williamson said he is open to look into increased vetting for vendors and coaches.