The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]

Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photojournalist, turned his passion for photography and storytelling into the Dikan Center, Africa’s leading photobook library, located in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the wealth of African visual history he encountered while studying in New York City, Ninson sought to create a space in Ghana where people could access and celebrate their […]

The House Ethics Committee has accused former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and engaging in illicit drug use during his time in office. A bipartisan investigation, detailed in a 37-page report, alleges Gaetz violated multiple laws and House rules, including those prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, and obstruction of […]

Apple finally introduced RCS support to its iPhones with the iOS 18 update earlier this year, enabling a more modern experience between Apple devices and Android phones. This feature was initially limited to a few US carriers before slowly expanding, and Apple has now revealed a larger list of networks that support this texting standard. Apple updated its […]

Big retail stores announced closing last week. Big Lots announced that it will be closing its  remaining locations. Party City also announced it’s going out of business after 40 years. And Macy’s announced it will be closing 45 stores across the country in 2025. All of these announcements came just days before Christmas.

Lil Wayne is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing pandemic relief funds, according to a Business Insider report. The rapper received an $8.9 million payout from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), a program intended to support independent event spaces and arts organizations during COVID-19. However, the report claims much of the funds were spent on […]

NPR’s “Seeking Common Ground” project explored how Americans perceive and experience community in a divided nation. Through discussions with nearly 30 small groups across the country, facilitated by reporters from 10 NPR stations and supported by the nonprofit Cortico, the initiative sought to understand community dynamics beyond political labels. Participants emphasized the importance of close-knit […]