New York City is getting ready for a big vote on November 4. More than five million people can vote for the next mayor. Early voting just ended, and a lot of people showed up. Over 734, 000 early votes were cast, which is way more than in 2021. Right now, Zohran Mamdani is in the lead. He's a Democratic candidate who wants big changes, like free childcare and buses,...
The government shutdown continues, with President Trump showing little interest in negotiations. He's been spending time in Florida, making it one of his many trips since the shutdown began. Meanwhile, Democrats are being blamed for the ongoing situation. The House, controlled by Republicans, has passed a short-term funding bill, hoping to pressure Senate Democrats i...
New York City's mayoral race is heating up, and it's not just about the main candidates. It's about the people who will decide the outcome. Four times as many people voted early this year compared to 2021. Over 107, 000 new voters registered this year, showing that many people are engaged and ready to make their voices heard. The race is tight, with Assemblyman Zohr...
Minneapolis is at a crossroads, with policing and public safety at the heart of the upcoming mayoral election. The city has faced significant challenges since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, including rising crime rates, a demoralized police force, and a public that has struggled to trust law enforcement. The current police chief, Brian O’Hara, took over a depar...
Trick-or-treating at the White House is not what it used to be. President Trump has his own way of doing things, and this year was no different. Instead of handing out candy like other presidents, he placed it on top of the kids' costumes. It happened twice. First, in 2019, to a child dressed as a Minion. The kid stood there, confused, as Trump put the candy on the c...
In a heated debate, a prominent conservative figure criticized Democrats for prioritizing political battles over the well-being of Americans during the government shutdown. This criticism focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which were at risk of being delayed. The Department of Agriculture initially planned to withhold SNAP paym...
In the race for New York City's mayor, Cuomo, an independent candidate, is playing a risky game. He's trying to win over voters from both sides of the political spectrum. To do this, he's using tactics that some people find controversial. He's trying to convince voters that his opponent, Mamdani, is too divisive. Cuomo has been targeting specific groups of voters. H...
Curtis Sliwa, a well-known figure in New York City, is running for mayor once again. He's not your typical politician. With his signature red beret and straightforward talk, he's been a familiar face for decades. At 71, he's the Republican nominee, facing off against state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sliwa believes his deep roots in New ...
Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, is facing heat over old remarks that have recently come to light. In a video from 2023, Mamdani, who is a member of the New York State Assembly, made a bold statement linking the NYPD to the Israeli military. He claimed that the NYPD's actions were influenced by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), saying, "Whe...
The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan astronomical record. Researchers zoomed in on its eclipse prediction tab...