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City Hall’s new Park Avenue redesign scheme is a convoluted mess

Although the scheme to widen medians between traffic lanes point is in the “proposal” stage, count on the DOT getting its miserable, ideologically driven way as usual.

Why Trump shouldn’t give Xi a damned thing in coming summit

The Iran war’s launch prompted Trump to postpone his China trip by two months...

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry that the federal government had accused of helping drive up grocery prices.

Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship

No quick dispatching of disease investigators. No news conference to inform the public. No timely health alerts to doctors.

Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow

For 21 years, Steve Fowler and Sam Wilson have performed together in a band on Memphis' renowned Beale Street. And for the past decade, the men have been neighbors on a quiet, leafy avenue.

Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: ‘We won’t stop fighting’

Democrats are pushing back on a recent court ruling that blocked doctors’ ability to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispense the drug through the mail, arguing it will significantly restrict reproductive care nationwide. “A court packed with Trump-appointed extremists decided to make medication abortion harder to access,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said...

Bard College president exits as Epstein ties draw scrutiny

Leon Botstein announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the longtime president of Bard College amid scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Botstein wrote in an email obtained by The Associated Press that he would retire at the end of June, ending his decades-long tenure at the helm of...

Maher knocks Trump administration over latest Comey indictment: ‘Going a little crazy’

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday quipped that the Trump administration is "going a little crazy" with its second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over an alleged threat to President Trump's life. Maher used his "Real Time" monologue to segue from the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to the Comey...

What is dynamic pricing and could it impact your grocery bill?

You may have already noticed an influx of digital price tags at your local grocery store. Here's why some are concerned about them.

Do states that spend more on education get better grades?

(NEXSTAR) - No matter where you live in the United States, you'd like to know that your children are getting the best education possible. Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on education than others and invest significantly more money in their systems. But does it equal better grades for students? The National Education...

Rogan rips ‘ridiculous’ Kimmel backlash over Melania Trump joke

Podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday ripped the "ridiculous" backlash against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made days before a gunman attempted to target President Trump and other officials at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner last weekend. Kimmel held a mock roast on his show last week, during which he joked...

Colorblind Constitution: The Roberts court ends a ‘sordid business’

This decision will cement the legacy of the Roberts Court in moving the country toward a colorblind system of laws.

Trump administration unveils relief plan for travelers hit by Spirit shutdown

The Trump administration on Saturday announced a relief plan for travelers impacted by Spirit Airlines shutting down operations after a deal to receive a government bailout failed to materialize. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the airlines United, Delta and Southwest will cap their ticket prices for Spirit customers seeking to rebook their cancelled flights....

House Republican calls national debt ‘ticking time bomb’

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Friday warned that the growing national debt is "a ticking time bomb" and he called on his fellow lawmakers to do "much more." The U.S. national debt crossed 100 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of the first quarter, the first time the debt crossed that line...

Why taxpayers should check their withholding using this free tool

The 2026 tax filing deadline has passed, but experts recommend preparing for your next return now, especially in the wake of tax code changes in the Trump Administration's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBA)."

William and Kate show off Otto, new cocker spaniel puppy

Otto is the son of William and Kate’s black cocker spaniel, Orla.

California police can start ticketing driverless cars this July

Set to take effect July 1, California's DMV issued a release announcing the adoption of new rules for autonomous vehicles.

Spirit Airlines pulls plug on flights, moves toward closure

Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it will immediately shut down operations after failing to reach a deal for a government bailout, citing rising oil prices as a major factor. The airline's parent company Spirit Aviation Holdings started "an orderly wind-down of operations" and cancellation of all flights, urging travelers who purchased tickets through Spirit...

The world needs a Hormuz fertilizer initiative now

The Black Sea Grain Initiative of 2022 provides a potential roadmap.

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