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Black lawmakers warn Gov. Hochul against ousting Mayor Adams
Full Story A group of Black lawmakers are warning New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of possible political fallout if she were to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Hochul’s office is debating the idea after Adams was accused of a quid pro quo with the Justice Department. In a letter obtained by… -
Baby or your money back: IVF insurance company launches ‘stress-free’ program
Have a baby or get your money back. That’s the promise a San Francisco company is making by creating the first nationwide in-vitro fertilization (IVF) insurance in the United States. Future Family compares the offering to auto or trip insurance, with the couple paying 20% up front before starting an IVF cycle. How much does… -
Gov. Hochul responds to Trump admin effort to remove NYC congestion pricing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, D, responded to the Trump administration’s efforts to end New York City’s congestion pricing. In a news conference on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hochul announced the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) filed a lawsuit minutes after receiving a letter from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who said his department revoked federal approval for… -
Egypt counters Trump proposal, develops plan to rebuild Gaza
President Donald Trump already presented his ideas for a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Now, Egypt’s government is preparing a $20 billion plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip without forcing relocations. Reuters reported Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is expected to travel to Riyadh Thursday, Feb. 20, where he’ll discuss Arab reconstruction ideas with Saudi Arabia, Jordan,… -
Kansas GOP overrides veto, passing a ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Full Story Transgender minors in Kansas may soon lose options for care, including hormone treatments and surgeries. Republican lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto Tuesday, Feb. 18, to ban gender-affirming health care into law. On Feb. 12, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, also known as the “Help Not Harm Act,” banning hormone therapy,… -
National Park staffing cuts cause concern ahead of the busy summer season
Full Story A recent cut to staffing within the National Park Service (NPS) is sparking criticism and concern. Some of the backlash involves anticipated issues with visitor experience as the busy summer season approaches. On Friday, Feb. 14, the Trump administration fired approximately 1,000 National Park Service employees following spending cuts suggested by the Department… -
DeepSeek shared user data with TikTok owner ByteDance
One day after banning DeepSeek in South Korea, officials said the AI chatbot developed by a China-based startup shared user data with ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok. The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed the news Tuesday, Feb. 18 after already removing DeepSeek from app stores over data protection concerns. There’s currently no… -
Homebuilder confidence drops to 5-month low amid tariff costs
Full Story Homebuilders are feeling less optimistic about housing market conditions as the Trump administration’s tariffs weigh on current and future sales. According to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, confidence for newly built, single-family homes is at its lowest level since September 2024. How much… -
Gov. Hochul meets with key leaders about NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ future
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, met with key leaders Tuesday, Feb. 18, to discuss potentially removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Hochul called on political figures, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and City Comptroller Brad Lander, for a series of one-on-one meetings at her Manhattan… -
White House court filing says Musk is not the official leader of DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency is expanding its reach within the federal government, aiming to conduct a massive overhaul. But one question remains: Who’s really in charge? It turns out Elon Musk isn’t technically leading the department. What’s in the court filing? The new information came from an affidavit filed by the White House Monday,… -
4 deputy mayors resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration: Report
There’s more controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams. On Monday, Feb. 17, four of his deputy mayors announced their resignations. The New York Times reported the resignations are due to an alleged quid pro quo between Adams and the Trump administration. The Trump administration reportedly agreed to have the Justice Department drop corruption… -
Pentagon-run schools may pull books, including one by actress Julianne Moore
Actress Julianne Moore said her book about embracing diversity has been removed from schools serving military families. The book is called “Freckleface Strawberry,” and it is based on Moore’s own childhood experience of a 7-year-old girl “who’s learning to love the skin she’s in.” In a social media post Sunday, Feb. 16, Moore wrote she… -
UK prime minister offers to send troops to Ukraine as part of peace deal
The U.K. prime minister said he’s ready to deploy troops to Ukraine if Moscow agrees to a deal requiring European peacekeepers. The announcement came right before an emergency meeting with European leaders in Paris Monday, Feb. 17 after U.S. President Donald Trump cut European leaders out of negotiations. Trump’s Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, said Saturday,…
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