the fight to circumvent Airbnb’s crackdown in New York

Until recently, visitors to New York essentially had two options: hotel rooms or short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. But in September 2023, the city began enforcing a 2022 law that prohibited people from renting out their homes for less than 30 days (unless the host was staying in the home with guests). Now hotel rooms … Read more

Contrary to what politicians claim, offshore wind farms do not kill whales. Here’s what you need to know.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unsubstantiated claims about offshore wind-threatening whales have emerged as a flashpoint in the battle over the future of renewable energy. In recent months, conservatives, including former President Donald Trump, have claimed that the construction of offshore wind turbines is killing the giant animals. Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking … Read more

Teenage girls are falling victim to deepfake nude photos. One family is calling for more protection

A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are calling for better victim protection after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were distributed at a New Jersey high school. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, officials are investigating an incident involving a teenage boy who allegedly used artificial intelligence to create … Read more