Walz criticizes Trump’s Medicaid funding freeze for Minnesota as ‘devastating’
Minnesota Governor Accuses Trump Administration of Retaliation Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz is claiming that the Trump administration has initiated a “retaliation campaign” against the state. This follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s announcement of a hold on Medicaid funding in Minnesota. The moratorium was announced shortly after President Trump criticized what he termed fraud in the […]
Medical examiner determines that 15 individuals perished from extreme cold outdoors during severe freeze
Coroner Confirms Deaths from Extreme Cold in NYC A coroner in New York City has officially determined that 15 individuals who died outdoors during the recent severe cold spell succumbed to hypothermia caused by extreme temperatures. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced over the weekend that it had completed autopsies on 18 of […]
Why a credit freeze won’t prevent all identity theft incidents for consumers
Recent data breach disclosures in the U.S. usually detail the type of information compromised and the available consumer protections. The Federal Trade Commission suggests that after a breach involving sensitive personal information, consumers might think about placing a credit freeze to stop new credit accounts from being accessed in their name. Many individuals feel reassured […]
Reasons more women are choosing to freeze their eggs sooner than before
Women Are Freezing Eggs Sooner: A Growing Trend Katrina Matheson, 35, felt the need to take control of her future regarding motherhood. A corporate professional from Orange, New South Wales, she moved back to Australia after spending time in Canada. She knew she wanted children eventually, but was still figuring out when she’d find the […]
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to a rent freeze ignites housing discussion
New York’s Housing Crisis: Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Proposal Faces Pushback During his campaign for mayor of New York, Zoran Mamdani emphasized one key pledge: to freeze rents. However, the realities of the city’s intricate economic landscape are complicating this promise amidst a growing housing affordability crisis. As the new administration sets its agenda, Mamdani’s plans, […]
Court Finds Man Guilty of Abandoning Girlfriend to Freeze on Mountain
Austrian Climber Convicted of Manslaughter in Girlfriend’s Death An Austrian court recently convicted a 37-year-old climber of gross negligence manslaughter following the tragic death of his 33-year-old girlfriend on Grossglockner Mountain in January 2025. The man received a five-month suspended prison sentence and was fined approximately $11,300, despite his girlfriend’s family stating he should not […]
Demands increase for DSA City Attorney candidate Marissa Roy to withdraw due to connections to the 100-day crime freeze.
A heated confrontation took place at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday as candidates urged Marissa Roy, supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), to step down from her City Attorney race due to her involvement in a contentious proposal that seeks to pause misdemeanor prosecutions for 100 days. Opponents worry this plan might […]
Marissa Roy, a candidate for City Attorney backed by the DSA, played a role in creating a 100-day crime freeze.
Marissa Roy’s Bid for Los Angeles City Attorney Marissa Roy is campaigning for the position of Los Angeles’ top prosecutor, but her plan includes a controversial proposal to halt misdemeanor prosecutions for a period of 100 days. Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) previously pursued a broader initiative to pause new charges […]
Pittsburgh’s water supply hindered as freezing temperatures cause river to freeze over
Pittsburgh’s water intakes are back to functioning normally after the Allegheny River experienced freezing temperatures on Tuesday. Residents in the Northeast are really starting to feel the winter chill. On Tuesday morning, officials from the Pittsburgh Water Authority noticed ice forming in the river, which blocked the city’s water intake for the treatment facility. According […]
NYC property owners may see tax increases as Mamdani’s promise of a rent freeze could drive prices up.
Rising costs aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. Homeowners and landlords in the city are preparing for increased property taxes as Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s promise of a “rent freeze” may lead to higher expenses for those not living in rent-controlled apartments. Property owners with government-regulated units are expressing concerns that if the mayor’s proposed […]