NEW YORK CITY — It didn’t take long for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to make his first major move — and to stir controversy while doing it. Less than 24 hours after celebrating a historic victory in one of the most closely watched mayoral races in decades, Mamdani is already facing criticism for asking the very…
Fatalities now at 12, one of whom is a young child. Officials expect that number to increase. Fifteen hurt and 16 unaccounted for. Left wing of plane caught fire during takeoff roll, left engine detached, NTSB said. Cause not yet determined. State of emergency declared (scroll down for more details) Air and water should be…
The landscape of American drug policy appears to be entering a pivotal moment, one that may redefine how the nation approaches cannabis and potentially other controlled substances. For more than fifty years, the federal classification system that shapes drug enforcement and research has remained largely unchanged. Now, growing political consensus and evolving public attitudes suggest…
Sydney landscaper Shianne Fox has sparked a nationwide conversation about gender double standards in the workplace after challenging rules that prevent women from working shirtless while allowing men to do so. Her story, which began with a candid video on social media, has ignited debate about fairness, professionalism, and equality in physically demanding jobs. On…
Some kitchen tools are more than simple utensils. They are pieces of history that capture the warmth and rhythm of family life from years past. Among these treasures, the angel food cake cutter stands out as a delicate and distinctive reminder of old-fashioned baking. With its unusual shape—part rake, part comb—it may look curious to…
Authorities are investigating a deadly UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport that killed 12 people. Early reports indicate the left engine of the MD-11F detached during takeoff on November 4, 2025, causing the aircraft to lose control and crash just beyond the runway. The impact sparked massive fires that spread through…
When 87-year-old Dorothy Mitchell let go of her home care nurse and hired a tattooed biker instead, her family called her “incompetent.” They threatened to take her to court. But as her neighbor — watching it all unfold from across the hall — I knew the truth they didn’t. Dorothy had lived in apartment 4B for forty-three years. A…
Senator Joni Ernst, Iowa’s first female combat veteran in the U.S. Senate, has officially announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, ending years of speculation about her political future. Her decision marks a turning point for the state’s Republican Party, drawing cheers from some MAGA-aligned conservatives who long criticized her as a “Republican In…
New York City has turned a historic page. On November 4, 2025, voters chose transformation over tradition — electing Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist from Queens, as the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in more than a century. Mamdani’s victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa wasn’t just a political surprise — it was…
New York City’s political landscape shifted dramatically this week when Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor. But while his victory marked a milestone for representation and progress, it also set off a storm of controversy — one that soon pulled a Hollywood star into the spotlight. Shortly…