Democratic Leaders Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani on Tax Plan and Israel Stance
Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel, former advisors to Presidents Clinton and Obama, respectively, criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his proposed property tax pl
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35 articlesDemocratic Leaders Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Tax Plan and Israel Comments
Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel, both influential Democrats, publicly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his proposed property tax plan and his views
Japan increases imports of Canadian crude amid supply concerns from the Strait of Hormuz
Japan and other Asian nations are turning to Canadian crude oil as concerns grow over the reliability of supplies from the Strait of Hormuz. This shift reflects
Netanyahu Describes Israel's Role in Iran Conflict as 'Junior Partner' to U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized Israel's role in the Iran conflict as subordinate to the United States, stating that the U.S. is the 'se
Investigation Concludes No Charges for Parents of Boy Found Alive in Arizona Morgue
An 18-month-old boy in Gilbert, Arizona, was initially declared dead after being found unconscious in a pool. A medical examiner's employee later found that he
Maryland school employee faces additional charges for filming students
James Mulhern III, a Maryland high school employee, faces 12 counts of abuse of a minor after investigators identified eight additional alleged victims in a cas
Russia conducts ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, prompting shelter warnings
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, leading to multiple explosions and prompting shelter warnings from city officials. Ukrainian
Authorities Seize Over 1,000 Pounds of Cocaine at Calexico Port of Entry
Federal authorities seized over 1,000 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $20 million from a commercial truck at the Calexico Port of Entry. Jose Manuel Lopez
Trump supports F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkiye amid Israeli concerns
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, even though there are concerns from Israel about the deal. The an
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit for New Jersey Voter Rolls Access
On July 30, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking access to New Jersey's unredacted voter rolls, marking the DOJ's 18th conse
Teen Identified After Nearly 50 Years as Investigation into Murder Continues
Michelle Louise Collier, a teenage girl missing since 1978, has been identified after her remains were found in a California vineyard. The identification, confi
Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Iraq Strikes with U.S. Vice President
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with U.S. Vice President Vance to discuss the recent joint military strikes on pro-Iranian militias in Iraq.
Artist Betye Saar, known for her contributions to Black art, passes away at 99
Betye Saar, an influential artist in the Black Art Movement, has died at 99. She was recognized for her assemblage boxes and her use of historical memorabilia t
US military conducts airstrikes on Iran following missile attack on US base in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for a missile attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on a U.S. base in
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Files Lawsuit Regarding Golden Globes Sale
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has filed a lawsuit related to the sale of the Golden Globe Awards to Penske Media, which occurred in 2023. The HFPA was
Uganda Declares Itself Ebola-Free Following Last Patient's Discharge
Uganda has declared itself free of Ebola following the discharge of its last patient in mid-June 2026. This announcement occurs amid ongoing challenges with the
Trump administration considers AI regulations following OpenAI hacking incidents
The Trump administration is contemplating new regulations for artificial intelligence in response to hacking incidents related to OpenAI. This marks a departure
Trump administration reviews AI regulations following OpenAI hacking incidents
The Trump administration is evaluating potential regulations for artificial intelligence following hacking incidents linked to OpenAI. This marks a notable chan
Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination Faces Challenges Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is facing challenges from Republican senators who are pressing for changes related to a fund that could benefit D
Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times during a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026, regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. H
30-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since 2007
On July 30, 2026, the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to 5.201%, its highest level since July 2007. The Federal Open Market Committee decided to ke
Vote on Todd Blanche's Nomination for US Attorney General Postponed
Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general has been postponed due to a lack of written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding a $1.8 billion
Police report indicates bullets from Seattle food festival shooting do not match teen shooter's gun
A shooting at a Seattle food festival resulted in the deaths of two bystanders. Police stated that the bullets that struck the victims do not match the gun used
U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes in Iran
The U.S. military has begun airstrikes in Iran, marking a resumption of military action following a brief pause for negotiations. The strikes were in retaliatio
Confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Delayed Amid Republican Demands
The confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been postponed due to demands from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis for written proposals from
Police report indicates bullets in Seattle festival shooting not from arrested teen's gun
Police have indicated that the bullets that killed two individuals during a shooting at a Seattle food festival were not fired from the weapon used by a 15-year
Local Merge Queue Designed for Parallel Development on Limited Hardware
A developer has created a local merge queue to manage up to 90 daily commits made through parallel agents on a MacBook Air. This solution aims to reduce system
Man found guilty of terrorism charges in Salman Rushdie stabbing case
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Rushdie has faced a long-standing death threat linked to h
Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash after night out in Dublin
Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winning musician, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday morning. He had been at a pub enjoying music shortly before the
Senate Judiciary Committee cancels vote on Todd Blanche nomination due to GOP opposition
The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chair Chuck Grassley, has canceled a meeting intended to vote on the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. This
Folk singer Linda Perhacs found safe after being missing for eight months
Folk singer Linda Perhacs has been found safe after being missing for eight months. Friends had raised alarms about her well-being when they were unable to cont
Florida Attorney General initiates investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci after he invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a Senate
Mayor and Finance Commissioner Address Concerns Over Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Finance Commissioner Richard Lee addressed issues related to the rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax for wealthy homeowners. They faced
TikTok Headquarters Evacuated Following Reports of Fire
TikTok's Los Angeles headquarters was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon after reports of a potential fire. The incident took place around 3 p.m. at the company's
California mall stabbing suspect had prior felony and admitted to violent thoughts
Leibelt, the suspect in a California mall stabbing, was on bail for another felony at the time of the incident. He has reportedly expressed homicidal thoughts s