Politics
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President Joe Biden announced the automatic cancellation of federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers under the new SAVE program. This initiative, part of a broader repayment plan offering a quicker route to forgiveness, will see the first round of cancellations clearing $1.2 billion in loans for those who have been repaying for a decade […]
At Sneaker Con Philadelphia, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate and former president, launched his Never Surrender High-Tops, a line of golden sneakers priced at $399. These sneakers, adorned with an American flag and a “T” symbol, mark Trump’s entry into the sneaker market, a venture he claims to have considered for over a decade. […]
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s leading opposition figure against President Vladimir Putin, has died at 47 in a remote Russian prison, as reported by the Federal Penitentiary Service. Navalny, who faced charges deemed by supporters as retaliation for his activism, had been a vocal critic of Putin, spotlighting corruption and advocating for political reform. His death has […]
Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, has relaunched the “Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus,” initially founded in 2012 by former Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio. The caucus aims to celebrate the positive influence of music, emphasizing the role of cultural organizations like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in fostering community unity, supporting arts and […]
The special election to fill the vacancy of expelled New York Republican Congressman George Santos has become a focal point for testing Democratic strategies in swing districts crucial for House control in November. The race, dominated by immigration politics, features former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi and Nassau County Republican legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. With public […]
On February 12, 2024, about 20 students and their teachers from five Rochester schools traveled to Albany to advocate for the Advanced Placement (AP) programs. The delegation aims to meet with state legislators to discuss the importance of sustaining AP program support. Their agenda includes addressing the funding for AP exam fees and the necessity […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello temporarily suspended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC), which managed millions of federal dollars for community outreach. This decision came after the CRC reported financial mismanagement that led to an employee’s termination. The CRC was responsible for distributing nearly $7.2 million over four years […]
A U.S. Court of Appeals panel has ruled against Donald Trump’s claim of broad immunity from federal prosecution, marking a significant legal defeat for the former president. Trump’s lawyers had argued for immunity, suggesting that a president could otherwise engage in criminal activities without consequence. However, the judges, including Florence Pan and Karen L. Henderson, […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement when New Yorkers can fish for free without a license this year. Hochul, calling the initiative an opportunity for aspiring or former anglers to try out freshwater fishing at any body of water in New York. State residents are encouraged to cast a reel for free on the following […]