New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first
A group of 34 states has just finished presenting their side in a big court battle against Live Nation, the company that runs Ticketmaster. They claim the business has become too powerful, making tickets harder to buy and prices much higher. Live Nation, on the other hand, says the live music scene
Fox usually sticks to its own network for shows, but The Dogwood is jumping to ABC instead. This is unusual because Fox only started making comedies on its own recently. Shows like Best Medicine and Animal Control proved Fox can mix smart writing with humor. By teaming up with a different network, F
A former personal assistant has filed a lawsuit against Howard Stern and his wife Beth, arguing that her firing came with unenforceable paperwork and an unpleasant workplace. Leslie Kuhn worked for them from late 2022 until February 2024, starting as an office manager before moving into a larger rol
Two climbers clung to a rocky cliff in New Zealand for three freezing nights after their rescue beacon activated. Heavy rain and poor visibility delayed their extraction until conditions improved. Though they used a makeshift shelter, waterlogged gear made survival difficult. One climber’s family ra
Two large investment houses have just kept their thumbs up for RoboSense, a company building sensors used in self-driving cars. Guosheng and DBS both say “Buy, ” though they don’t quite agree on the price you should pay. Guosheng’s target is HK$53; DBS sticks at HK$50. The spread shows experts still
Rumors about DJI’s next tiny filmmaking gadget have been floating around for months. Now, the company has officially dropped hints about the Osmo Pocket 4, with a big reveal just days away. Instead of hiding details, DJI chose to tease the new device on social media, giving fans a sneak peek at its
Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t
The weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Saturday stays cool with highs around 47°F downtown, while suburbs may climb to the upper 50s or low 60s. Light rain could pop up Saturday evening and linger into the night, making an umbrella a smart move. Sunday throws a curveball. Temperatu
A temporary pause in fighting between the U. S. and Iran has given investors fresh hope, lifting stocks sharply after weeks of sharp drops. The Dow Jones jumped over 1, 300 points in a single day this week—the biggest gain since early 2025—after leaders announced a two-week break in military action.
