Politics
The Justice Department released thousands of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation but acknowledged the release is incomplete. The files, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, include photos, call logs, and grand jury testimony—much of it heavily redacted. Over 1,200 victims or family members were identified and protected through redactions. Public pressure is […]
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced she will not run for governor in 2026 and will also step down from Congress after 11 years representing New York’s 21st District. She cited a desire to focus on her young son and avoid an extended Republican primary battle. Stefanik had been a leading GOP contender for governor, with many […]
Severe U.S. foreign aid cuts have devastated services in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar refugee camps, where over 1 million Rohingya refugees reside. The shutdown of thousands of schools and child protection programs has left children vulnerable to child marriage, trafficking, and forced labor. Girls as young as 12 have been married off or pushed into prostitution, […]
Millions of people in the U.S. are running out of time to decide whether to enroll in Obamacare plans with exponentially higher premiums in 2026 — and Monday is the last day to do so for coverage that begins Jan. 1. For people who are covered by Affordable Care Act health-insurance plans, premiums are going […]
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to make history not only as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, but also as the 112th—rather than 111th—mayor due to a correction in the city’s historical records. The adjustment came after historian Paul Hortenstine pointed out that early English colonial mayor Matthias Nicolls had […]
A federal judge has allowed several core claims in a lawsuit against the Town of Greece to move forward, including allegations of illegal GPS tracking and retaliation. Plaintiff Tina Bachman claims town officials violated her First and Fourth Amendment rights after she disclosed misconduct involving former deputy supervisor Michelle Marini. The lawsuit alleges Bachman’s car […]
With frigid temperatures in the 10-day forecast, Monroe County leaders are reminding people about free transportation to warming centers. The county issues “Code Blue” any time temperatures dip below 32 degrees or winter weather conditions pose a serious risk. During that time, RTS bus services offer free transportation to shelters, including the Open Door Mission […]
Twelve former FBI agents fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, claiming they acted to de-escalate tensions, not make a political statement. The protest followed George Floyd’s death, and the agents say kneeling helped avoid violence during a volatile situation in Washington. Initially cleared by internal reviews, the […]
An immigration judge ruled that Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian national and former fiancée of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s brother, be released from ICE custody on $1,500 bond. Ferreira was arrested in Massachusetts while driving to pick up her son and transferred to a detention center in Louisiana. Though previously labeled a “criminal illegal […]
China’s trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time following a 5.9% export surge in November, reversing October’s unexpected decline. Imports rose by just under 2%, highlighting a strong global demand for Chinese goods. While exports to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year, China expanded trade throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Economists […]
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