NYC Mayor Mamdani claims that the wealthy leaving due to high taxes is a ‘made-up’ issue.
NYC Mayor Calls Wealthy Exodus “Imagined” New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani stated on Wednesday that the idea of the city’s wealthiest residents leaving due to high taxes is purely “imagined.” At a Tax Day public forum, Mamdani conversed with economists Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz about plans to impose new taxes on luxury real […]
New footage reveals Oklahoma principal tackling gunman during high school shooting
Oklahoma High School Principal Tackles Gunman A recently released video captures a tense moment at Pauls Valley High School, where Principal Kirk Moore confronted a gunman who opened fire on school grounds. The suspect, identified as Victor Hawkins, a 20-year-old former student, entered the building on April 7. During the altercation, Moore was shot in […]
Stock futures remain stable as S&P 500 nears its record high: Live updates
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Markets Wrap Up Recent Gains Traders were at work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stock futures showed minimal changes on Tuesday night. The S&P 500 closed the regular trading session down just under 1% from its peak. Meanwhile, futures connected to the broad market indexes […]
Many Americans believe their tax payments are too high. Here’s what the data reveals.
Tax Sentiment Among Americans As Deadline Approaches With the tax filing deadline of April 15 nearing, many Americans feel they’re contributing more than their fair share in taxes, particularly among those earning the most. Recent findings from Pew Research Center highlight this growing concern. Even though there have been tax cuts for everyone, this feeling […]
Teacher staged a stabbing, leading to a lockdown at Splendora High School, according to authorities.
Teacher Arrested After Stabbing Hoax at Texas High School A teacher in Texas who prompted a lockdown at Splendora High School over a supposed student stabbing was arrested after it was revealed that the incident was fabricated, authorities reported. Law enforcement officials reported that over 100 officers responded to the school following an emergency call […]
Gavin Newsom attempts to hold gas companies responsible for high gas prices and faces backlash from a community note.
California Governor Gavin Newsom may have second thoughts about his recent push for higher gas prices targeting Chevron after facing backlash on social media platform X. Residents are grappling with some of the highest gas prices in the nation, driven by a mix of heavy state taxes, strict regulations, and the repercussions of the conflict […]
Why gas prices are likely to stay high — and ways to ease the burden
Rising Gas Prices: A Strain on Drivers In a recent episode of “Drive with Lauren and Carl,” Carl Braugher and I jumped into a conversation about something every driver notices first: the gas prices at the pump. Unfortunately, those numbers have been climbing lately. Waiting in line at a drive-thru doesn’t seem like a big […]
Preview of the New York International Auto Show: Impressive vehicles, yet drivers still encounter high prices
2026 New York International Auto Show The show, running until the end of this week, highlights a growing disparity between the celebrations of the auto industry and the actual desires of consumers. More than accolades for design or performance evaluations, affordability has emerged as the most significant factor influencing buying choices. What Buyers Really Want […]
Undocumented immigrant convicted of inappropriately touching high school students as Democratic attorney almost dismisses case
Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old undocumented immigrant, was convicted of molesting over a dozen high school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Thursday, facing a total of nine misdemeanor charges. The decision followed criticism aimed at Democratic U.S. Attorney Steve Descano, who had supporters questioning his handling of the case due to witness testimonies being […]
High gas prices may persist throughout summer even with the truce.
Strait of Hormuz Reopened, But High Gas Prices Expected Even with the Strait of Hormuz reopening following a two-week cease-fire with Iran, experts indicate that it could be several months before energy supplies stabilize, meaning Americans will likely see high gas prices extend into the summer. The recent attacks on numerous energy facilities across the […]