Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart
Let's talk about Zionism first. It's not the same as Judaism. Judaism is a whole civilization with a rich history, culture, and traditions. Zionism, on the other hand, is a political movement that started in the late 1800s. It aimed to create a Jewish state in Palestine. Some people argue that Zioni
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
Cincinnati's riverfront, known as The Banks, has been a point of contention between the city and Hamilton County for years. The issue isn't a mystery, but a simple case of mismatched incentives and unequal benefits. The city and county agreed to split costs 50/50, but the rewards aren't shared equal
Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, is back in the legal spotlight. A federal grand jury is looking into a new set of criminal charges against her. This comes after a judge threw out an earlier set of charges. The initial case was dismissed because the prosecutor who brought the charges
A recent investigation in the UK has shed light on the tragic events surrounding the poisoning of a woman in 2018, which was linked to a failed assassination attempt on a former Russian spy. The inquiry, led by a former top UK judge, has pointed fingers at Russian operatives and even the Russian pre
A retired mental health counselor is now facing serious legal trouble. Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting five young patients over many years. These incidents reportedly happened at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago. The charges include multiple counts of criminal se
Tammie Rosen, a key figure in the independent film scene, has passed away at 49 after a tough fight with cancer. She was the head of communications at the Sundance Institute, where she made a big impact. People who knew her say she was a great leader. Ebs Burnough, the chair of the Sundance Institu
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. This group has faced harsh words from President Trump. He recently called them "garbage" and said they should leave the country. He also claimed they have "destroyed" the U. S. and do nothing but complain. Trump's comments came after he
Recent events have brought Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Virgin Islands estate back into the spotlight. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shared images and videos of the property, which were originally taken by the U. S. Virgin Islands government during a lawsuit against Epstein's estate. Thes
