New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...
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Martin Luther King Jr. linked racial justice with economic fairness and backed universal basic income.
Recent city pilots show that guaranteed cash helps families cope with rising costs.
Most low-income people support universal basic income, while racially resentful high earners often oppose it.
Shared financial needs can...
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• Stargazing sparks curiosity and interest in science among students.
• Rural areas have darker skies but need more STEM resources.
• The STARS program delivers free telescopes and lesson plans to rural schools.
• Hands-on stargazing builds confidence and can lead to STEM careers.
Exploring the stars can turn wonder into...
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Over 15,000 nurses walked off the job yesterday, marking the largest nurse strike in New York City history.
These nurses work for the city's three biggest hospital groups: Mount Sinai, New York Presbyterian, and Montefiore.
The nurses aren't mostly seeking new benefits; they're fighting to keep safety...
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A former Trump aide openly backed a starvation threat against Cuba.
Officials vowed to cut off Venezuelan oil and funds to force Cuba’s hand.
Critics say using civilian suffering as a tool is cruel and risky.
The move signals a shift toward raw coercion in U.S. foreign...
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A top columnist warned that parts of President Trump’s brain may not work properly.
David Rothkopf pointed to erratic moves like threats against Greenland and misreading a note.
Observers note bruised hands, swollen ankles, and nodding off as signs of decline.
Questions about Trump health are rising...
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Videos reveal immigration agents confronting and harassing people at the Minneapolis airport.
Ex-GOP speechwriter Tim Miller described the scenes as “horrifying” and “third-world country” tactics.
The incidents follow the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Good during an immigration raid.
Public outrage and protests are growing nationwide.
Calls...
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Governor Katie Hobbs sharply criticized the Trump administration’s emergency funding denial for flood-hit Arizona.
Globe-Miami’s monsoon last year killed three people and damaged businesses.
FEMA stated the damage was “not beyond” state and local capacity.
New federal rules tie disaster aid to immigration-related population counts.
Hobbs vowed...
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Roy Cohn, Stephen Miller, and Emil Bove act as Trump enforcers.
They show strict loyalty to Donald Trump.
They bend or break rules to win.
Their style shows a pattern from past to present.
Donald Trump surrounds himself with loyal lieutenants. Three men stand out as modern Trump...
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• President Trump said the Civil Rights Act was “unfair” to white people.
• His remarks sparked outrage over claims of a new “white backlash.”
• Critics argued the law still protects against discrimination.
• Social media users called the comments racist and entitled.
Trump’s Civil Rights Act Remark
President Donald Trump told...
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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell denies wrongdoing amid a major probe.
The Powell investigation centers on alleged cost overruns and misleading testimony.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says no indictment decision yet and blames Powell’s team.
Critics warn this investigation could harm Fed independence and sound monetary policy.
Powell...
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At least four senior officials in the Civil Rights Division resigned together.
They left to protest a decision not to investigate an ICE officer’s fatal shooting.
Leaders refused to open an inquiry into Renee Good’s death in Minneapolis.
These DOJ resignations are the biggest departures under the...
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A federal official linked to the IWWG ran a secret X account pushing conspiracy ideas.
The account claimed the Jan 6 pipe bomb plot was an inside job and attacked a DOJ prosecutor.
The IWWG aims to review alleged political weaponization by Biden-era officials.
Posts came from...
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Experts warn a stock market crash could be coming soon.
Trump’s policies have both positive and negative effects on markets.
Continued political chaos raises the chance of a sudden crash.
AI innovations may boost growth but can’t cancel out all risks.
Stock Market Crash Fears Grow
An economic expert...
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• The Justice Department opened a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a first in history.
• Experts warn this move could weaken Fed independence and harm the economy.
• Independent central banks help keep prices stable and protect jobs without political influence.
• Attacks on central bank power have...
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• A leading ethics philosopher warns that the Doomsday Clock may tick closer to midnight.
• President Trump’s policies on climate, nuclear arms, and technology drive new risks.
• The clock stands at 89 seconds to midnight, its closest point ever.
• Experts say urgent global cooperation is needed to stop...
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• A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s pause on the Revolution Wind project.
• The Revolution Wind farm is almost 90% complete off the New England coast.
• The project will power hundreds of thousands of homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
• The court fight centers on national security...
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Elon Musk accused recently arrived Somali voters of a voter fraud scheme.
He tied this claim to Representative Ilhan Omar in a social media post.
Omar fired back, calling Musk’s theory laughable and fact-free.
The clash reflects a longer political feud and raises concerns about misinformation.
Voter Fraud...
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Dina Powell McCormick has been named Meta’s president and vice chairman.
Former President Trump praised her appointment on Truth Social.
Social media users expressed a mix of praise, doubt, and frustration.
Some critics point to potential conflicts of interest with her husband’s role as a senator.
The...
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Representative Rob Bresnahan bought stock in an AI chip maker before pushing AI data centers.
Credo Technology shares climbed 109 percent after his purchase.
His actions raise fresh questions about insider trading by lawmakers.
Congress is considering a partial ban on members buying stocks.
Critics insist only...
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Kristi Noem defended an ICE agent linked to the death of Renee Good.
Her recent media appearances raised doubts about her leadership.
ICE approval ratings dropped 30 points under her watch.
Her stance on ICE may damage President Trump’s standing.
Kristi Noem's Defense of ICE Backfires for Trump
Kristi...
