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Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors
Read full article: Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investorsDelaware lawmakers are putting aside protests from big investors and approving fast-tracked legislation that backers say will protect its status as the world's corporate capital.
Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
Read full article: Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistanceCongressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans.
Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
Read full article: Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult childrenPresident Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended for six months shortly before leaving office in January.
This Week In South Florida podcast: March 9, 2025
Read full article: This Week In South Florida podcast: March 9, 2025Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Sen. Ben Albritton, the Florida Senate’s president since November; Florida Rep. Daniel Perez, the Florida House of Representatives speaker since November; and Florida Rep. Wallace Aristide, a Democrat elected to represent District 107 in the Florida House of Representatives.
This Week In South Florida episode: March 9, 2025
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: March 9, 2025Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Sen. Ben Albritton, the Florida Senate’s president since November; Florida Rep. Daniel Perez, the Florida House of Representatives speaker since November; and Florida Rep. Wallace Aristide, a Democrat elected to represent District 107 in the Florida House of Representatives.
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
Read full article: Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cutsHundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts say.
DoorDash to pay NY delivery workers $17 million for using their tips to cover wages
Read full article: DoorDash to pay NY delivery workers $17 million for using their tips to cover wagesThe ubiquitous food delivery app DoorDash will pay almost $17 million to settle claims that it unfairly used customer tips to subsidize the wages of its delivery workers in New York, rather than let drivers keep the tips on top of their guaranteed pay.
This Week in South Florida: Christine Hunschofsky and Vicki Lopez
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Christine Hunschofsky and Vicki LopezA week out from the next legislative session in Tallahassee, 350-plus bills were filed in the house and senate involving your home, insurance, taxes, gun rights and more.
Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
Read full article: Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery convictionProsecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent.
Sen. Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements
Read full article: Sen. Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statementsSen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, to answer additional questions about his past actions and statements before next Tuesday’s confirmation hearing.
New York state government to monitor its use of AI under a new law
Read full article: New York state government to monitor its use of AI under a new lawNew York state government agencies will have to conduct reviews and publish reports that detail how they’re using artificial intelligence software, under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change
Read full article: New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate changeLarge fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
Read full article: 76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents.
Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor says
Read full article: Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor saysDrone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey within the past week have shown little to no evidence of anything nefarious or threatening.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Dec. 1, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Dec. 1, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Anthony Rodriguez, the chairman for the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the Haitian-American Democrat who represents Florida’s District 20; Christi Fraga, the mayor of the city of Doral; and Randy Deshazo, the deputy director of the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
This Week in South Florida Episode: Dec. 1, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Episode: Dec. 1, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Anthony Rodriguez, the chairman for the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the Haitian-American Democrat who represents Florida’s District 20; Christi Fraga, the mayor of the city of Doral; and Randy Deshazo, the deputy director of the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
This Week in South Florida Episode: Dec. 1, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Episode: Dec. 1, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Anthony Rodriguez, the chairman for the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the Haitian-American Democrat who represents Florida’s District 20; Christi Fraga, the mayor of the city of Doral; and Randy Deshazo, the deputy director of the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
Read full article: Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operationsThe owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
Read full article: Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery chargesThe mayor of Mississippi’s capital city says he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.
Lauderhill mayor’s seat up for grabs as 2 commissioners vie for role
Read full article: Lauderhill mayor’s seat up for grabs as 2 commissioners vie for roleWith Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston stepping down, two city commissioners are competing to fill his seat. Vice Mayor Lawrence “Jabbow” Martin and Commissioner Denise Grant have both launched active campaigns as election day approaches, each hoping to bring their vision to the city’s leadership.
Don't count on a recount to change the winner in close elections this fall. They rarely do
Read full article: Don't count on a recount to change the winner in close elections this fall. They rarely doWith the American electorate so evenly divided, there will be elections in November so close that officials will have to recount the votes.
For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans
Read full article: For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence AmericansThe hours and days immediately after Election Day are likely to pose the greatest opportunity for anyone looking to mislead and deceive U.S. voters.
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
Read full article: Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election resultsThe head of the U.S. government's cybersecurity agency says security for the nation’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary won't be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for more
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for his country’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces.
Most Americans don't trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts survey
Read full article: Most Americans don't trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts surveyA survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts finds that a majority of Americans don't trust generative artificial intelligence models to give them accurate answers.
Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday's debate with Trump
Read full article: Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday's debate with TrumpVice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat’s debate with Republican Donald Trump.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
Read full article: House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victimsA top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget
Read full article: Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budgetThe Senate’s top Democrat says he'll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Read full article: US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City HallHouston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 28, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 28, 2024To discuss the changing dynamic of this year’s elections, Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida lawmakers Shevrin Jones, a Democrat, and Alex Rizo, a Republican. Carlton Gillespie, of Florida International University; Laralyn Jackson, of the University of Miami; and Liv Caputo, of Florida State University joined Milberg for the TWISF NextGen Roundtable. For the Tell Me Something Good segment, Milberg interviews Miami Northwestern High’s track and field coach Carmen Jackson, who is going to Paris to cheer for a group of her mentees competing in the Olympic Games.
Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase
Read full article: Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phaseThe second phase of the trial in a civil lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and its top executives is underway in New York.
House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decision
Read full article: House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decisionA leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling.
Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Read full article: Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push backSan Francisco’s mayor says the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow the city to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city.
New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
Read full article: New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kidsNew York's governor has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution
Read full article: New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecutionNew Jersey's top federal prosecutor says Sen. Bob Menendez sought to discuss the prosecution of a New Jersey real estate developer with him before recommending him to be nominated as U.S. attorney after Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
Sen. John Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder after a weekend car accident
Read full article: Sen. John Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder after a weekend car accidentPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was treated at a hospital for a bruised shoulder after a car accident Sunday morning, according to a statement from his Senate office.
Trump carries the stain of conviction like a crown. Will the verdict matter to voters?
Read full article: Trump carries the stain of conviction like a crown. Will the verdict matter to voters?Back in 2016, Donald Trump famously said he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and not lose any voters because of it.
Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
Read full article: Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusiveA federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power.
Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
Read full article: Maryland governor signs online data privacy billsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the first in California has been halted in court.
Jill Biden praises her husband's advocacy for the military as wounded vets begin annual bike ride
Read full article: Jill Biden praises her husband's advocacy for the military as wounded vets begin annual bike rideFirst lady Jill Biden says her husband has pushed numerous efforts in his administration to advocate for the U.S. military during an event where veterans who were wounded after 9/11 started an annual bike ride from the White House.
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife cites need for surgery in request to delay her trial
Read full article: Sen. Bob Menendez's wife cites need for surgery in request to delay her trialThe wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is seeking a delay to her criminal trial next month, saying a newly diagnosed and serious medical condition requires surgery within six weeks.
Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Read full article: Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continuesA Maryland senator says a third channel will open this month at Baltimore’s port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago.
Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment
Read full article: Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatmentU.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says he is continuing to work as he undergoes treatment.
New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio
Read full article: New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audioNew bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require the identification and labeling of online content generated using artificial intelligence.
Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
Read full article: Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election caseAn attorney for Donald Trump says he’s optimistic an appellate review will lead to the Georgia 2020 election interference case against him being dismissed and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis being disqualified.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Read full article: Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election caseFormer President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia’s election interference case are seeking to appeal a judge’s ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.
Missouri lawmaker calls to allow divorce during pregnancy. Why can't it happen there already?
Read full article: Missouri lawmaker calls to allow divorce during pregnancy. Why can't it happen there already?Judges some places don't grant divorces when one of the parties is pregnant — and one Missouri lawmaker is trying to change that, at least in her state.
EPA awards $1 billion to clean up toxic waste in third cash infusion for Superfund program
Read full article: EPA awards $1 billion to clean up toxic waste in third cash infusion for Superfund programThe Environmental Protection Agency says 25 toxic waste sites in 15 states will be cleaned up as part of a $1 billion infusion to the federal Superfund program.
Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange
Read full article: Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchangeThe Maryland House has voted for a measure to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver.
Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools
Read full article: Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schoolsIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is outlining a $52.7 billion state spending plan with more money for the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing.
This Week in South Florida: Christine Hunchofsky
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Christine HunchofskySix years ago in Tallahassee, in the face of grief-stricken and outraged families and students, a conservative Florida legislature and governor passed unprecedented state gun safety laws while protecting Floridian's gun rights and protections.
Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll shows
Read full article: Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll showsAbout half of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. believe the country is giving too much support of Israelis and not enough for Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question under new police transparency law
Read full article: NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question under new police transparency lawNYPD officers will have to record the race of people they question under new police transparency law.
Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York state
Read full article: Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York stateThe U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with the state of New York to resolve a sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds
Read full article: Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bondsA proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California has gotten another boost.
Amid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on Gaza
Read full article: Amid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on GazaAmid a tough reelection fight, Mayor London Breed has declined to veto a non-binding resolution from the San Francisco supervisors calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza.
New York governor vetoes change to wrongful death statute, nixing damages for emotional suffering
Read full article: New York governor vetoes change to wrongful death statute, nixing damages for emotional sufferingNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has again vetoed legislation that would have changed the state’s wrongful death statute by letting families recover damages for emotional suffering from the death of a loved one.
Judge turns down Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his May bribery trial for two months
Read full article: Judge turns down Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his May bribery trial for two monthsA federal judge has rejected U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial by two months.
Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez's effort to delay May bribery trial until July
Read full article: Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez's effort to delay May bribery trial until JulyFederal prosecutors say a judge should reject U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial by two months.
A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures
Read full article: A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measuresThe killing of a visiting nurse in Connecticut is sparking renewed calls to better protect health care workers from what has been a rise in violence across the country.
California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Read full article: California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball gameCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping.
Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes
Read full article: Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writesFormer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide during the onset of the pandemic and the sexual harassment scandal that forced Cuomo from office in 2021 has written a memoir.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big businessCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming.
This Week in South Florida: Florida House District 118 candidates
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Florida House District 118 candidatesThis Week In South Florida’s fourth and fifth segments were with two of the three candidates running for the Florida House District 118 open seat in December.
This Week in South Florida: Hillary Cassel and Dr. Joel Rudman focus on mental health
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Hillary Cassel and Dr. Joel Rudman focus on mental healthFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking the Republican nomination to run for president in 2024, sat for a one-and-one interview on Friday with This Week In South Florida’s host Glenna Milberg after participating in a town hall in Miami-Dade County.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Aug. 20, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Aug. 20, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg is joined by Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, author and educator Marvin Dunn, attorney and political analyst Rafael Yaniz, attorney Loreal Arscott, journalist and political analyst Anne Geggis and attorney Marili Cancio.
NFL response to congresswoman includes call for more federal attention to illegal gambling
Read full article: NFL response to congresswoman includes call for more federal attention to illegal gamblingThe NFL has responded to a Nevada congresswoman’s inquiries about the league’s gambling policies with a detailed letter that includes a call for lawmakers and law enforcement to pay additional attention to illegal gambling and put more resources toward combating it.
From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation bill
Read full article: From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation billCongress will vote this week on legislation that will shape the agency responsible for safely managing the nation’s airspace and regulating its airlines.
Officials file more charges, but not hate crimes, against man accused of attacking Muslim lawmaker
Read full article: Officials file more charges, but not hate crimes, against man accused of attacking Muslim lawmakerA prosecutor has added felony charges, including attempted sexual assault, against a man accused of attacking Connecticut’s first Muslim state representative after a prayer service.
Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morning
Read full article: Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morningA legal challenge has been filed to block Iowa’s new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
A grand jury sworn in Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia's 2020 election
Read full article: A grand jury sworn in Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia's 2020 electionA new grand jury sworn in Tuesday in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or his allies for their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
This Week in South Florida: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Debbie Wasserman SchultzIf there is any doubt that the response to tragedy erases the public political divide, even temporarily, look to a bill filed in congress this week aimed at helping those who are about to face the costs of new safety changes to condominium law.
Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a 'failed politician' as he launches GOP presidential run
Read full article: Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a 'failed politician' as he launches GOP presidential runFormer Texas congressman Will Hurd says he's running for president and calls Republican primary front-runner Donald Trump a “failed politician” who lost the House, the Senate and the White House.
Donald Trump scores rare legal win as DA drops golf course tax probe
Read full article: Donald Trump scores rare legal win as DA drops golf course tax probeA prosecutor has closed a multiyear investigation into whether former President Donald Trump, or his company, misled authorities to reduce taxes on properties they own in the New York City suburbs.
Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youths
Read full article: Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youthsA controversial bill — that at one point had been presumed dead — banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana was passed by the Senate on Monday and is likely to reach the governor’s desk.
Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing over $1 million in coronavirus aid
Read full article: Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing over $1 million in coronavirus aidA former Connecticut state representative has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing more than $1.2 million from the city of West Haven, most of it federal-related coronavirus aid.