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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor-Elect Plays Nice with Trump, Locals React

New Yorkers are known for their skepticism, so when Zohran Mamdani, the city's new mayor-elect, had a surprisingly friendly chat with President Donald Trump, people took notice but kept their expectations in check. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won big in the recent election, taking every borough except Staten Island. His victory speech was all about ...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

Downtown Chaos: A Night of Gunfire and Teen Violence

A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs. Some were rushed to nearby hospitals, but thankfully, none of the i...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Keeping Local Leaders Safe: A Growing Concern in the Bay Area

The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Holiday Cheer Interrupted: A Shooting in Concord

In Concord, North Carolina, a joyful Christmas tree lighting ceremony took a dark turn when gunfire broke out. Four individuals were hurt in the chaos, with three in critical condition and one stable. The shooting, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Union Street, was reportedly between two people who knew each other. Police have identified one shooter as 18-year-ol...

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Nov 22 2025FINANCE

AI's Hidden Cost: Why Investors Are Worried About Faster Tech Wear and Tear

The tech world is buzzing with a new concern: depreciation. Investors are now fretting over how quickly expensive tech gear, like GPUs and chips, might lose value. This worry is shaking up the AI market, with big tech stocks taking a hit. Michael Burry and Jim Chanos, famous for their sharp market insights, have been vocal about this issue. Burry recently shared his...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Holiday Chaos: Gunfire at North Carolina Tree Lighting

In Concord, North Carolina, a festive tree-lighting event took a dark turn when a shooting broke out, leaving four people hurt. The incident, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Nov. 21, involved two shooters who knew each other, according to police. The city, located near Charlotte, has about 115, 000 residents. Three of the injured were in critical condition, whil...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Week in Review: News, Sports, and Surprises

This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Michigan's Hidden Helpers: A Lifeline for Food Workers

Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

New York's Cost of Living: A Fresh Perspective from a Crypto Lawyer

A crypto lawyer is making waves in New York politics. He's been traveling around the state, talking to people. Everyone agrees on one thing: New York is too expensive. It's not just about money. It's also about feeling safe. This lawyer thinks the Attorney General can help, but not the current one. He's running for Attorney General. His name is Dara. He believes the...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Unlikely Allies: Trump and Mamdani Team Up for New York

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and found common ground during their first meeting. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and political ideologies, both leaders rose to power through populist messages, which set the stage for their unexpected collaboration. The meeting, held i...

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