Live updates: US reels after New Year’s attacks; 119th Congress kicks off

In the United States, the 119th Congress opened to a packed first day after two New Year's Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana last week claimed multiple lives and injured dozens. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was re-elected to the House's top post in a lengthy first round of voting Friday afternoon. The Senate gaveled […]
Man stabbed in NYC subway station as congestion pricing starts

Just hours after congestion pricing went into effect, a man was stabbed at a Bronx station early Sunday morning, forcing more New Yorkers to ride the increasingly violent subway system. It was not immediately clear whether the victim and suspect knew each other or what prompted the attack, police officials said. A 38-year-old man was […]
Modern upgrades help vintage NYC tower land find five new leases

A major relocation of the 650,000-square-foot 5 Penn Plaza on Eighth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets brings many 21st-century features to the historic building and adds more than 70,000 square feet of new The rental contract signed in Built in 1916, this vintage building was originally designed for printing crafts, but more recently […]
No Need to Rush Trump’s Nominees — ‘We Have a Very Functional FBI’

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to head the FBI despite the recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans. There was no need to rush the approval process. And Las Vegas. The FBI is “very functional,” according to the Minnesota Democratic Party. […]
Musk Throws Farage Under the Bus, Claims Reform Needs New Leader

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to replace him as leader of the UK Reform Party, after announcing his long-time support for Trump. Mr Farage, however, vowed not to compromise on his principles. Just weeks after meeting Mr Farage at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion in Florida, the world's […]
Giants no longer have chance to get No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

In the span of seven days, the Giants went from having a chance to get the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to not having that chance at all. After taking over the top spot with a surprise win over the Colts last Sunday, the Browns' loss to the Ravens on Saturday confirmed […]
How Trump’s ‘Midas touch’ shepherds the Republican Party

After President-elect Donald Trump won all seven battleground states and the popular vote on Nov. 5, Republicans are taking a big step back in his MAGA mission. Although Trump became the face of the Republican Party, some defectors needed the president-elect's guidance to effectively carry out this MAGA mandate. Republicans control both the executive and […]
Steelers’ George Pickens gets into it with fans during Bengals game

George Pickens had a memorable night in Pittsburgh — at least when it came to his actions on the sideline. The Steelers' receivers appeared to be on their toes, along with fans on the sideline at Acresure Stadium, but the home team lost 19-17 to the rival Bengals, preserving Cincinnati's slim playoff hopes. In footage […]
Christianity needs a church with teeth

What does church mean to you? Do you go to church to feel closer to God? Is it your sanctuary in a world that is increasingly heading towards hell? Does church give you a sense of security? What if I told you that the church is not the church? It means that we cannot function […]
Texas rapper 2 Low fires gun through his pants during interview

Dramatic footage has been released of the moment an American rapper almost committed suicide during a live broadcast. Texas-based rapper 2 Low appears on YouTube show 1 on 1 with Mike D Earlier in the week, this segment took a very unexpected turn. The interview began with the two discussing Two Law's early career and […]