NEW YORK TIMES

Nov 04 2025POLITICS

New Jersey's Big 2025 Governor Showdown

New Jersey is in the spotlight this November, with a governor's race that's got everyone talking. The two main contenders are Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic representative, and Jack Ciattarelli, a former Republican assemblyman. This election is more than just about New Jersey; it's seen as a way to ga

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

New York's Big Vote: Who's Leading the Mayor Race?

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 Democ

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

New York vs. X: The Battle Over Hate Speech Rules

New York is fighting back against X, the platform once called Twitter, over a new law. This law wants social media companies to be open about how they handle hate speech and other harmful content. The state believes this will help people make better choices when using these platforms. X, now owned

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

The Battle for New York City's Mayor: Who Will Decide?

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

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Nov 03 2025CRIME

The First Look at Bryan Kohberger’s Knife Sheath

New evidence photos show the leather case that once held Bryan Kohberger’s KA-BAR knife. This knife was used in the brutal murder of four University of Idaho students. The photos were released by Idaho police. They show many items collected from the crime scene. The items include gloves, band-aids,

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Nov 03 2025WEATHER

New Jersey's Weekly Weather: A Mix of Rain, Wind, and Frost

New Jersey is in for a varied weather week. It starts with a weak coastal storm. This will bring clouds and light rain to the Jersey Shore on Monday. Inland areas will stay mostly dry. Rainfall is expected to be light. There might be more showers on Wednesday night. Temperatures will hover in the u

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Nov 02 2025EDUCATION

New Mexico Takes a Big Step: Free Child Care for Everyone

New Mexico has done something no other state in the U. S. has done before. It now offers free child care to all families, no matter how much they earn. This big move aims to help the state's economy and improve its low rankings in education and child welfare. To make this happen, New Mexico is givi

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

New Mexico's Bold Move: Free Child Care for Everyone

New Mexico has taken a big step by becoming the first state in the U. S. to offer free child care to all families. This isn't just about helping parents save money. It's also about improving education and lifting families out of poverty. The state is investing heavily to make this happen, including

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Nov 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Halloween 2025: Stars Shine in Stunning Costumes

New York City was the place to be for Halloween 2025, with two major parties stealing the spotlight. One was Heidi Klum’s 24th annual Halloween bash, and the other was NBC’s Today show celebration. Heidi Klum is famous for her incredible costumes. This year, she went all out as Medusa, complete wit

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Nov 01 2025FINANCE

New York Life Bets Big on Affirm's Buy Now, Pay Later Model

New York Life is putting a lot of trust in Affirm, a company that lets people buy things now and pay later. They have agreed to buy up to $750 million in Affirm's loans by 2026. This is a big deal because it lets Affirm lend more money without holding onto all those loans themselves. It's not the fi

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