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Key Takeaways A federal court on Thursday ruled that an old rule limiting SNAP benefits must pause. As a result, several states, including New York, released extra SNAP benefits. Families will see more money on their benefit cards soon. This change reverses a 2020 policy that cut support for...

Key takeaways • Two top BBC executives resigned after controversy over a Trump interview edit • The network cut key questions about Jan. 6 and then apologized for misleading viewers • The sudden BBC resignations have sparked criticism from politicians and the public • An internal review and policy changes are now underway...

Key Takeaways: Lenny Wilkens was a Hall of Famer as both player and coach. He died at age 88, his family announced. He held the NBA’s all-time coaching wins record for many years. He inspired players and coaches with his calm style and leadership. Lenny Wilkens’s Life and Legacy Lenny Wilkens,...

Key Takeaways • David Friedman, former Trump lawyer and ambassador, is now CEO of NSO Group. • NSO Group created Pegasus spyware, used to monitor journalists and activists. • An American investor group, including a Hollywood producer, is taking over NSO. • Security experts warn that Pegasus spyware could threaten American freedoms. • Critics...

Key Takeaways: Ghislaine Maxwell asked Donald Trump to review her commutation application. Documents reveal she plans to send many attachments through the prison warden. She hopes Trump will reduce her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Trump has not ruled out granting Maxwell a pardon. Ghislaine Maxwell’s Unusual Pardon Plan Ghislaine Maxwell...

Key Takeaways: Top Democrats urge Chuck Schumer to step down as party leader. Eight moderate senators plan to end the shutdown without health subsidy guarantees. Obamacare subsidies face expiration, threatening millions’ coverage. Party unity fractures as members criticize Schumer’s strategy. The Senate remains in a stalemate. It has been 41...

  Key Takeaways Michael Cohen calls Trump’s affordability push “gaslighting on a national scale.” Tariffs on imports clash with Trump’s claim that everyday goods now cost less. Latest data show grocery prices still climbing, contrary to the affordability message. Voter trust may erode if the president’s new talking point feels...

Key Takeaways Democratic wins this cycle centered on a message of hope over anger Candidates built trust by listening and showing respect Zohran Mamdani used genuine curiosity to reach Trump voters Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill focused on community and workers A hopeful message proved stronger than revenge-driven politics The...

  Key Takeaways: President Trump may aim to tarnish foes, not secure convictions. Federal prosecutor Jason A. Reding Quiñones leads a “grand conspiracy” probe. Investigators issued over 24 subpoenas, targeting high-profile officials. Critics say evidence for the conspiracy claim remains thin. Aura of Criminality Takes Center Stage President Trump’s team has opened...

Key Takeaways NYC Ferry will roll out a fresh route map soon Staten Island gets a direct connection to Brooklyn South Brooklyn service will extend all the way to Manhattan Plans are in motion to bring ferry rides to East Harlem Riders can expect more choices and smoother commutes NYC...

  Key Takeaways: • Less than one-third of New Yorkers own their homes. • Only 26% of Black and 17% of Brown New Yorkers have homeownership. • High prices and tight credit block many from buying. • Homeownership builds wealth and stability over time. • Policy changes and aid programs can boost ownership rates. Homeownership in...

Key Takeaways: Democratic socialism means public ownership of major industries decided through democratic votes. Nordic nations mix capitalism with strong social programs, not true democratic socialism. Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and the Netherlands run market economies with private companies. True democratic socialism requires broad public control, not just high...

Key Takeaways • Zohran Mamdani must pick senior staff in under 60 days. • The NYC City Council checks the mayor’s power. • Council members draft laws and approve budgets. • Understanding the council helps New Yorkers stay informed. Why NYC City Council Holds the Power It’s easy to focus only on New York City’s...

  Key Takeaways A UN resolution in 1975 labeled a popular movement as “racism.” Despots and Cold War rivals backed the resolution. U.S. Ambassador Pat Moynihan delivered a powerful protest speech. The resolution stood for 16 years until it was overturned. Its legacy still shapes debates about fairness and freedom. The...

Key takeaways: Governor Hochul joins leaders opposing bus fares removal MTA Chair Janno Lieber backs keeping bus fares Federal Transit chief Marc Molinaro supports steady funding Ending bus fares could weaken NYC’s transit system The Bus Fares Decision in New York City New York leaders just made a big move on...

  Key takeaways: The Edmund Fitzgerald sank in a fierce November storm. All 29 crew members lost their lives. Waves topped thirty feet and winds reached sixty miles per hour. No survivors or bodies were ever recovered. The sinking led to major safety changes in Great Lakes shipping. What Sank the...

Key Takeaways America has often used laws and policies as tools of cruelty. This “machinery of cruelty” has targeted Black people, gay men, and today’s immigrants. Past leaders hid harsh acts behind science, religion, or security. We must speak out and act to stop cruelty as a policy. America’s Machinery...

Key Takeaways • President Donald Trump issued broad pardons to allies tied to his 2020 election challenges. • The pardons cover actions related to slates of electors and claims of voting fraud. • Most of those pardoned faced no federal charges before this move. • The decision blocks any future federal case against...

Key Takeaways: Paul Tagliabue led the NFL from 1989 until 2006. He died from heart failure in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Under his watch, the league grew in fans, teams, and revenue. He guided the NFL through major TV deals and new stadiums. Fans and players remember his calm leadership...

Key Takeaways • The Jets won their second game right after trading two star players • A new quarterback and running back stepped up under pressure • Fans and analysts praised the bold moves after the Jets trade • The fresh lineup showed promise for the rest of the season The New York Jets...