Under the new law, anyone previously convicted of possessing an amount of marijuana that is now legal automatically will be subject to expungement and re-sentencing. According to data provided to Newsweek by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 107,639 top-charge marijuana convictions will qualify for sealing under the new law. A “top-charge” is the most serious that an individual faced at the time they were arrested. The charges that will now qualify for sealing include criminal possession of marijuana in the third and fourth degree, which could result in the sealing of 28,087 convictions and 4,557 convictions, respectively....

Complaints surged after images circulated online of the class assignment allegedly given recently to eighth grade students by an educator at J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport, Long Island. The work was seemingly linked to a Reconstruction-era social studies lesson, according to administrators. Darlene McCurty, a grandmother of a student, said in a Facebook post on September 20 that she had been contacted by her granddaughter, who was upset at the assignment she said her friend received....

The move comes as advocates warn that the COVID-19 pandemic—which has taken root in New York, now the outbreak’s U.S. epicenter—could sweep like wildfire throughout the state’s correctional system if immediate measures aren’t taken to reduce density at individual prisons. Scott Hechinger, a public defender, hailed the development, telling Newsweek that “it means everything” for his clients. “Life, family, health, stability, calm, basic fairness,” he added. Any number of transgressions, from further criminal acts to simple oversights, can land an individual serving parole back in prison....

“The New York Yankees mourn the passing of General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. ‘Hank’ Steinbrenner, who passed away earlier today,” the team wrote in a statement. According to the team’s statement, Steinbrenner died from a “longstanding health issue.” “Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him,” the Steinbrenner family said in the Yankee’s statement. “More than anything, he set an example for all of us in how comfortably he lived enjoying his personal passions and pursuits....

The rare vaccine is highly sought after as monkeypox cases in New York City continue to rise. As of July 12, there were 267 people who tested positive for the virus in the city. The city made a bundle of appointments available that same afternoon. However, the website crashed within minutes. Many of those trying to book appointments were met with error messages. There is a suitable vaccine for monkeypox, which prevents severe symptoms of the virus, but it is in extremely limited supply....

Canterbury Police said the suspect was arrested after they conducted a search warrant at an address in Christchurch in connection with the threat made against the Al-Noor mosque on March 1. The threat, which was posted on encrypted messaging service Telegram, showed a man wearing a balaclava with a human skull printed on it, sitting in a car outside the mosque. The image was accompanied by a message written in Russian and English warning that a group of worshipers seen going into the mosque will be greeting each other for “the last time,” along with a gun emoji....

The 29-year-old made his long-awaited debut against David Wagner’s men, as a second-half substitute for Dwight Gayle. And despite making a 15-minute cameo, the defender believes his presence paved the way for Ayoze Perez’s winner. “He [Slimani] came on, he was handful and because of his presence in the box, it makes some room for Ayoze’s [goal],” Lascelles told NUFC TV. The Algeria international who joined the St James’ Park outfit on loan during the January transfer window from Leicester City has struggled with a thigh muscle strain injury which kept postponing his maiden appearance for Rafael Benitez’s side until Saturday’s win against Huddersfield....

Ndamukong Suh was suspended as a result of stepping on Aaron Rodgers’ leg in Sunday’s game. The Lions defenseman will be out for their playoff opener against the Cowboys, and this Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA news anchor had some trouble pronouncing his name. He had no clue and his off-camera counterparts completely left him hanging. Luckily he had the luxury of tossing it out to another guy who knew the correct pronunciation but also had butter fingers....

I think it’s full of humanity. [Director Alfonso] Cuaron has made a film set in the future that’s really an excuse to talk about things going on right now. None. I was never offered that part. I promise. [ Laughs ] I always do that. She walked into the read-through and I knew straightaway. It was a little bit Woody Allen-like. She had little Lennon glasses on and all these secondhand books dropping all over the place....

“Big Bird from Sesame Street [is] indoctrinating our 5-year-olds,” the conservative news network host said. Bolling was responding to a CNN town hall with Big Bird, Elmo, and Rosita and a tweet from Big Bird encouraging people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that it’s approved for children ages 5 to 11. After showing the clip to viewers he said, “Not the first time these little felt communists have tried to infect the minds of our youngest and most vulnerable children....

The filing names Newsmax, One America News, their executives and Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock.com, arguing that false claims that the company rigged the election for President Joe Biden have amounted to $1.6 billion in losses, company value and damage to Dominion’s reputation. But Newsmax spokesman Brian Peterson said in a statement that the broadcast company’s 2020 election coverage was founded on allegations made by the president, his advisers and members of Congress....

The Detroit Free Press may need to be reminded of that fact. MORE: Top college football moments of 2014 | Jim Harbaugh meets A-Rod | Jim Harbaugh switches routine, fakes out media Detroit Free Press prints John Harbaugh (Newseum) The newspaper printed, on what seems to be the front page, a blown up picture of Ravens coach John when referencing the Michigan Wolverines head coaching job. Obviously not the brother they intended to use....

Here are four early games that had people’s head spinning last Saturday: Oklahoma 53, Texas 45 (4 OT) Oklahoma led, 31-17, late in the game, but Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger willed his Longhorns to an overtime. Each overtime period had high drama, including the final two. In the third overtime, Texas had its field goal attempt blocked. OU then relied on its trusty kicker (Gabe Brkic), but his field goal attempt went wide left....

The reason the 2008 campaign favors Democrats—at least for now—is that Bush has failed so badly that the next president may be the one who resembles him least. Job One in 2009 will be reviving the prestige of the United States, which is a prerequisite for confronting nuclear threats, jihadists, climate change—you name it—none of which can tackled by Americans acting alone. So to be effective, Bush’s successor must be a tough-minded but flexible and humble chief executive with a talent for building bridges, not burning them....

The stream started at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, with popular graphic artist BossLogic painting a piece of art that will announce the location of the next entry in the blockbuster franchise. Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise will want to tune in to see BossLogic’s work and find out where the action-adventure series will take place. There are many ways to watch the Assassin’s Creed stream online. The first is through the official Ubisoft YouTube channel, which you can watch via the embed below....

Scott Parker became the first managerial casualty of the campaign when the ex-England international left Bournemouth on August 30, followed by Chelsea casting Thomas Tuchel out in early September, with the Blues firing the man that won them a UEFA Champions League title just 15 months earlier. Bruno Lage was next out of the door after Wolves dropped into the bottom three with a limp 2-0 defeat at West Ham on October 1, preceding Steven Gerrard suffering the axe a swift 75 minutes after a 3-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on October 20 that left Villa teetering above the relegation zone....

If you’re a History Channel obsessive, LucasArts’ Secret Weapons Over Normandy lets you take to the skies with dozens of the Axis’s and the Allies’ most advanced planes. Most flight sims are too hard for beginners, but this one deftly eases you into the wild blue yonder. If you prefer ground combat, Activision’s first-person shooter Call of Duty puts you in the boots of U.S., British and Russian soldiers for a multifaceted look at World War II....

Neymar and Messi have formed a stunning partnership at Camp Nou over the last four years, which has only been improved with the addition of Luis Suarez after the Brazilian’s first season. Barca 19/20 odds to win La Liga And speaking exclusively to Goal, Neymar affirmed there was no doubt his colleague had no peer in world football - even if he cannot explain exactly what makes him so good....

Szczesny should be Arsenal’s No.1 The 25-year-old, who has struck 10 goals and registered 10 assists in La Liga this season, is widely considered as a future Ballon d’Or contender. And while Paulinho believes Neymar is still some way behind Barcelona colleague Lionel Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Tottenham midfielder insists he has the attributes to surpass the record-breaking duo. “Everybody knows that he is among the best in the world,” Paulinho told Brasil Global Tour....

The PSG forward has been out of action since suffering a fractured foot in a game against rivals Marseille at the end of February. PSG’s outgoing coach Unai Emery has indicated Neymar has a chance of featuring for the Ligue 1 champions before the end of the season. And after flying back to the French capital from Brazil, Neymar was in the gym at the Ooredoo Training Centre on Saturday, building up his fitness levels....