Recently, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, insisted he would keep running the city, despite being accused of bribery along with several other officials. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded not guilty during his recent arraignment in a federal courthouse. He's facing charges stemming from a supposed
Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by
This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le
The New England Patriots have had a rough season, and it didn't get any better on Sunday. They lost to the Tennessee Titans in overtime, making their record 2-7. The game was close, with a final score of 20-17, but the Patriots just couldn't pull it off. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye had a mix of g
In the dense jungles of southern Mexico, scientists have uncovered clues of an ancient Mayan city using laser technology. This forgotten city, tentatively named Valeriana, might have been as bustling as the well-known city of Calakmul. Researchers believe that vast areas between known Mayan sites we
For years, experts have been digging up secrets about the ancient Maya empire, which stretched from Mexico down to Central America. But even with all that exploring, there’s still so much we don’t know. A new study just unveiled a fascinating discovery: an entire Maya city hidden in Mexico’s Campech
Ever heard of Maya Jama? She's a big deal in the UK entertainment scene. She's been on TV, the radio – you name it. But she didn't stop there. She saw an opportunity and grabbed it. Now, she's not just an entertainer, she's also a businesswoman. Maya's not exactly new to the limelight. She used to
The Mayor of Kingstown, a crime drama led by Jeremy Renner, is gearing up for a possible fourth season. The show's showrunner, Dave Erickson, has signed a new deal with MTV Entertainment Studios. This deal not only secures Erickson's future with the series but also opens a writers' room for season 4
Evolv Technology, the firm behind New York City's subway weapons scanners, revealed some staff got into trouble while making deals. The company says this happened between mid-2022 and mid-2023, affecting sales to one of their biggest partners. These employees didn't tell Evolv's finance folks about
Mayor Adams is confident he'll run for reelection, even if he's not eligible for matching funds from the city's Campaign Finance Board. The board might deny him funds due to his indictment on bribery and fraud charges, which involve allegations of accepting illegal donations from Turkish foreign age
