The long Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC won’t bring the sunny backyard parties or beach trips many expect. Instead of t-shirts and sunscreen, locals might need umbrellas and light jackets. The big change comes from a weather pattern that’s stuck longer than usual, pushing cool, cloudy conditi
New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal
Back in 2019, Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS after his tax records were leaked to the press. Now, a settlement has created a nearly $1. 8 billion fund meant for people who say they were unfairly targeted by the government. Democratic lawmakers are pushing for answers about
A Silicon Valley electronics company recently bought a large, empty office building in San Jose for about $18. 8 million—roughly a quarter less than what lenders had estimated it was worth. The 78, 200-square-foot property at 5729 Fontanoso Way had been sitting unused for years after a biotech start
Choosing to live in a 500-square-foot cabin isn’t just about cutting costs—it forces people to question what they actually need in a home. Space becomes a limited resource, so every item has to earn its place. Instead of holding onto things like old board games or rarely used yarn, many decide to le
The U. S. Treasury has moved against people linked to fentanyl smuggling who used crypto to hide their profits. Two separate groups tied to the Sinaloa Cartel were added to the sanctions list after a joint operation by Homeland Security and the DEA. The Treasury said it will keep targeting car
The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad
The city’s top executive has recently moved from a bold tax stance to a more conciliatory tone with financial leaders. Earlier this month, the mayor showcased a billionaire’s high‑end apartment on social media to back a plan that would tax expensive second homes. Now, he has met with two of th
Reports from Palestinians suggest some Israeli forces have used sexual violence in prisons. These accounts include beatings, public shaming, and torture that targets both adults and minors. The claims are serious enough to demand thorough, unbiased investigations. Even if only partly true, they rais
A woman once married to a wealthy NBA player is now asking a court for temporary money support while their divorce moves forward. She says she gave up her own career to take care of the family and now has no income. Her filing claims her ex still pays all the bills and she needs help covering her li
