POLITICS

Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Business leaders push back against NYC mayor's tax plans

New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Possible U. S. Envoy Visits to Kyiv Raise Questions About War Talks

Diplomatic activity around Ukraine may soon include a trip to Kyiv by two U. S. envoys, according to a top Ukrainian aide. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could arrive later this month, possibly just after Orthodox Easter on April 12. Kyiv’s official didn’t confirm who else might join, but mentioned

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Apr 05 2026OPINION

Should Naples keep Cars on 5th? Opinions clash on traffic, charity and crowds

The annual car show on Fifth Avenue sparks heated debates every year. Some call it a beloved tradition that raises millions for local charities like St. Matthew’s House and Habitat for Humanity. Others argue it has grown out of control—clogging streets, overwhelming sidewalks and turning a once-char

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Small Texas Town Faces Big Power Struggle

Willow Park used to be a sleepy Texas town with 7, 000 people. Now it’s growing fast and facing a fight over who controls it. The battle started when a new mayor, Teresa Palmer, won against a long-time leader. Since then, people have questioned where her money comes from and who’s really calling the

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

What really matters in America today?

Politics and public health don’t mix well these days. A recent example? A neighbor in Ohio decided his morning meditation mattered more than an elderly woman’s life. He pulled the plug on her medical oxygen machine, claiming the hum disrupted his chakra alignment. The result? A felony charge for rec

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Why U. S. scientists pick Europe over a country that cuts science funds

Wali Malik wasn’t planning to leave the U. S. He lived near Boston with his wife and three kids, close to his parents in Washington. Then came the money cuts. Federal grants dried up. Friends in labs started getting pink slips. Research teams shrank. One day the phone rang – a job offer from a brand

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

California’s problems: Could one leader really be behind it all?

Jillian Michaels, known for her tough-love fitness advice, has lived in California long enough to see its economy crack under pressure. Expenses keep climbing while public services seem to stay the same. Gas, housing, taxes—every cost hits a new record, yet roads stay pothole-ridden and schools stru

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Italian police catch a crime boss hiding in plain sight

A high-profile arrest took place on the Amalfi Coast when Italian police raided a luxury villa and seized Roberto Mazzarella, a man long at the top of Italy’s most wanted list. Mazzarella, 48, had rented the coastal property with fake papers, showing how easy it can be to slip through official check

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Reality Star Shakes Up LA Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt, once known for his reality TV antics, has surged into second place in a recent poll for the Los Angeles mayoral race. The new survey from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs shows the incumbent, Karen Bass, leading with 25% support. Pratt follows closely with 11%, pushing a celebri

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

A New Vote in a Town That Lost Its Job

A big meat plant in Lexington, Nebraska shut down at the end of January. The closure cost about 3, 200 jobs, wiping out roughly a third of the town’s people. Juan Laguna Jr. , 20, had never attended a political gathering before. He joined his family to hear Dan Osborn speak about the Senate. Osborn

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