Hossam Mohamed, known to friends as Maha, came to Maine in 2023 seeking safety from persecution in Egypt for his sexuality and LGBTQ+ activism. He found temporary refuge in a tight-knit community where his energy and joy made him a beloved figure. But in August, his life flipped when immigration off
Xzibit, a well‑known rapper, has disclosed that he is grappling with a massive tax debt of roughly $1. 3 million, split between state and federal obligations. The California authorities claim he owes over $400, 000 in back taxes, while the IRS lists a liability near $900, 000. In his own statemen
The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a
The city council and Mayor Tom Koch disagree about how Quincy is handling its money. Council members point to a $1. 6 billion debt, a credit downgrade and shrinking savings as red flags. The mayor says the city is still investing in downtown, schools and roads without cutting services or raisi
A major entertainment firm has taken on roughly €630 million, or $742 million, through a private debt deal. The money is earmarked for building and upgrading music venues across the world. The company’s statement confirmed the borrowing but stopped short of giving specifics about the terms or len
The Department of Education has missed a key deadline, but that slip will actually help many borrowers. About 30, 000 students who applied for loan forgiveness after the original settlement period will now get their loans cancelled. This follows a first wave of nearly 170, 000 borrowers who received
A church on E. Cochran Street had its welcome sign defaced with slurs against the LGBTQ+ community on April 16, a week after a mosque in the same city faced a possible hate crime. Police arrived at about 12:42 p. m. to see the sign that originally read “Jesus accepts everyone” altered with hateful l
A dinner on April 16 at Cipriani Wall Street turned into a lively celebration for the creators of the hit show “Heated Rivalry” and other key figures. The gathering honored Jacob Tierney, Brendan Brady, and Brooks Brothers chief Ken Ohashi for their roles in the series that follows a gay couple’s ad
A new alliance of finance officials from seven developing countries has launched an initiative to create a fairer system for handling debt crises. Instead of relying on traditional creditor-focused groups, this platform lets borrowing nations share strategies and push for better terms together. The
PETA’s youth wing, known as PETA2, has posted a controversial Instagram story that mixes animal rights with very specific identity and kink tags. The images look like AI‑generated prompts, asking for a “bisexual vegan boy, ” a “dom vegan girl, ” and a “submissive non‑binary vegan. ” The aim, accordi
