Eleanor Holmes Norton, a well-known figure in Washington, D. C. politics, has decided to retire next year at the age of 88. She has been a strong voice for the city in Congress for over 30 years. Norton's career has been marked by her efforts to gain more local control for D. C. and her resistance t
Iran is hurting its own people, yet the world seems to be looking the other way. Governments have spoken up, but the public is mostly quiet. This silence is loud and says a lot. Iran's leaders are using force against their own citizens. Young people are being hurt and locked up just for asking for
Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish are among the celebrities who have recently spoken out against the shootings in Minneapolis. Pascal shared posts on Instagram about the deaths of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He included drawings of the two victims and snippets from a New York Times editorial.
In 2025, New York's subway system saw a small drop in overall crime, but not all categories improved. There were 91 fewer crimes compared to 2024, bringing the total down to 2, 160. This drop was mostly due to fewer robberies and thefts. Robberies went down by 57, and thefts decreased by 41. Murders
The stock market is feeling the pinch after the Trump administration dropped a bombshell on health insurers. They proposed keeping Medicare Advantage rates almost unchanged for next year. This news sent shockwaves through the industry, with big names like Humana, CVS Health, and UnitedHealth Group s
In a quick turn of events, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unfroze over $5 billion in public health grants after just one day. This money, managed by the CDC, supports health departments across the country, including all 50 states, Washington, D. C. , and three national group
America is about to hit a big milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. This is a time to look back at how far the country has come and what challenges it has faced. But it's also a time to think about whether the U. S. is still living up to its democratic values. Midte
Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is facing intense criticism from Democrats. They are calling for her resignation or impeachment. This comes after two recent incidents where federal officers killed U. S. citizens. More Democrats are joining the call for Noem's impeachment. The number o
Chris Madel, a lawyer from Minneapolis, has decided to step back from his campaign for Minnesota governor. His decision comes after a series of events that have stirred up controversy in the state. Madel, who was never elected before, joined the race in December. He was known for supporting law enf
A massive winter storm swept through the eastern United States, leaving millions of people in its icy grip. From the bustling streets of New York to the quiet towns of Texas, the storm brought heavy snow, thick ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. Roads became slippery and impassable, with some a
