Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti
In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and
China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global
Recently, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has been brainstorming a new idea. He wants to create a TV show similar to ABC's The View, but with a conservative twist. So, he sat down with some pro-Trump celebrities, Cheryl Hines and Rob Schneider, to chat about it. Hines, who’s married to R
Everyone's been talking about the economy during the recent election. Both sides promised to take on inflation and globalization, but can they really control these big issues? Not directly. What they can do is help working families with wise policies. Now that one party has control of both Congress
2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar
On a recent Thursday, President Biden recognized several Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal for their contributions to the country. Among them was former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo. ), who was celebrated for her time in Congress and her role on the House committee that probed the January 6,
In the new Congress, there are 11 House members who are already making waves. These lawmakers come from both major parties and have different beliefs, but they all share one thing: they're not afraid to make noise. First up is Rep. Chip Roy from Texas. He's a conservative firebrand known for his pa
The end of Ukraine's five-year gas transit deal with Russia marked a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape. The deal's expiration sparked concerns about skyrocketing prices and market chaos. However, Europe's adaptable infrastructure handled the change smoothly. Countries like Austria and t
President Joe Biden has recently blocked a big deal where Nippon Steel, a Japanese company, was planning to buy U. S. Steel. This deal was worth nearly $15 billion. The decision caused a stir in the political scene, especially in America's industrial heartland. Both Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel were
