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Mamdani speaks at NYC May Day rally

May 1, 2026

Mamdani speaks at NYC May Day rally

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech at the city's pro-labor protest at Washington Square Park on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Chicago mayor praises students skipping class to attend May Day rally

May 1, 2026

Chicago mayor praises students skipping class to attend May Day rally

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed a group of students and teachers at a Rainbow PUSH Coalition May Day event Friday. (WFLD)

Young people plan to leave Boston over high rent and 'safety', new chamber of commerce survey shows

April 24, 2026

Young people plan to leave Boston over high rent and 'safety', new chamber of commerce survey shows

Boston is losing young residents, and 26% plan to move within five years, according to a new survey. High rent and safety concerns are top issues driving the exodus.

Houston revises ICE cooperation policy after funding threat

April 22, 2026

Houston revises ICE cooperation policy after funding threat

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, discusses Houston City Council’s revised policy regarding police cooperation with I.C.E. on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

I have just 90 seconds to get to safety from another deadly attack. This is our normal

April 19, 2026

I have just 90 seconds to get to safety from another deadly attack. This is our normal

Living between sirens, a writer describes structuring daily life around a minute and a half to reach shelter and the toll of constant disruption.

Mamdani unveils new tax targeting wealthy property owners

April 15, 2026

Mamdani unveils new tax targeting wealthy property owners

New York City Mayor Mamdani announces a new “pied-à-terre” tax on luxury homes owned by part-time residents, saying the measure will fund city services and address inequality. (@NYCMayor via X)

LANDMARK LEVELED: Iconic Miami building demolished

April 13, 2026

LANDMARK LEVELED: Iconic Miami building demolished

Crowds lined up along Brickell Key in Miami to watch the implosion of the Mandarin Oriental, an iconic landmark of the Miami skyline.

$35 million in reparations money remains unused as Baltimore officials battle over who gets control: report

April 9, 2026

$35 million in reparations money remains unused as Baltimore officials battle over who gets control: report

Baltimore officials and reparations commissioners are reportedly feuding over control of $35 million in cannabis tax revenue meant to help communities harmed by the war on drugs.

New study reveals happiest cities in America, and they aren't where you'd expect

March 29, 2026

New study reveals happiest cities in America, and they aren't where you'd expect

A new WalletHub study ranks Fremont, California, as the happiest U.S. city, with smaller cities outperforming major metros like New York and Los Angeles.

Democrats’ taxing binge push

March 28, 2026

Democrats’ taxing binge push

Effort continues as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul back off some tax hikes.