Pete Davidson’s ferry won’t stop at the Manhattan pier for July 4.

Pete Davidson’s ambitious renovation plan for the Staten Island ferry, known as Boondoggle, has run into some problems. The initiative to anchor a party boat from a retired ship at a Manhattan pier for the upcoming movie “US 250 Bash” has officially fallen through. This happened because Davidson didn’t manage to secure the required permits, […]
NATO chief supports Trump’s Iran mission after European leaders hesitated

NATO Secretary-General Supports U.S. Actions Against Iran On Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte voiced his support for President Trump’s military actions against Iran, even as some European leaders tried to distance themselves from the military operations. “What the United States has done is extremely important,” Rutte stated during a roundtable with reporters. He commended the […]
Plan to ease restrictions on careless e-bike riders is creating a dangerous situation in NYC bike lanes, according to lawsuit

Lawsuit Challenges Mayor’s E-Bike Policies A new lawsuit was filed on Thursday, claiming that Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s approach to managing e-bike infractions has, in effect, “legalized” reckless riding, leading to increased illegal activity on the streets of the city. The complaint, presented to the Richmond County Supreme Court by nine New Yorkers injured due to […]
Chinese developer accused of bribing a senior adviser to Eric Adams has connections to the CCP and funded a covert police station.

A man who allegedly bribed a top adviser to former New York Mayor Eric Adams with $120,000 has significant connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Yang Po Zhu, known as Andy Zhu, 51, and Frank Carone, who served as Adams’ chief of staff, were arrested this week alongside three others on charges related to fraud […]
School clerk in Long Island caught destroying ballots to benefit her candidate: investigation

Election Fraud Allegations in Hempstead School District A school clerk in Long Island has been accused of manipulating the school board elections by tearing up ballots and discarding them to ensure her chosen candidate prevailed, according to a recently uncovered internal investigation. April Keyes, the Secretary of the Hempstead Union Free School District, allegedly orchestrated […]
Authorities seek assistance in identifying individual involved in Reflecting Pool damage case

The U.S. Park Police are reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual captured on video as part of an inquiry into reported damage to a reflecting pool and vandalism of government property in Washington, D.C. The event occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Friday at the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial. […]
Supreme Court overturns Hawaii law that mandated permission for carrying firearms in stores and hotels

Supreme Court Rejects Hawaii Gun Permit Law WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court invalidated a Hawaii law that mandated permits for individuals wishing to carry firearms into stores and hotels, reinforcing Second Amendment rights. The court’s decision, backed by a 6-3 vote, allows guns to be taken onto private properties—like shopping centers and gas […]
Rubio cautions Iran about the unrealistic idea of charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump overturns Senate war powers decision

Rubio’s Warning to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz In Washington, Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Iran on Thursday to “abandon any illusions” regarding plans to charge fees for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such actions could threaten any peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Some Iranian officials are […]
For a cancer researcher, the American dream is about having the liberty to explore.

Exploring the American Dream in 2026 Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream showcases American citizens discussing their personal interpretations of the American Dream for 2026. One of the featured voices is Felix Fenn, an associate professor in the Department of Urology and Radiation Oncology at UCSF. For me, the American […]
New Yorkers are joining ‘Grief, Sweat, & Tears’ fitness sessions

Grief, Sweat & Tears: A Unique Approach to Healing It’s a club no one wishes to join, but those involved find comfort in shared experiences. This spring, around 25 individuals came together for a dual-session of volleyball and spin classes, aptly named “Grief, Sweat, Tears.” The atmosphere buzzed with both energy and emotion, as conversations […]