Zohran Mamdani identified as Asian and African American on his Columbia application, according to a report.
Controversy Surrounding Zoran Mamdani’s University Application Zoran Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant and recent Democratic mayoral appointee, indicated both “Asian” and “Black or African-American” on his application to Columbia University, as reported on Thursday. The 33-year-old’s application, made in 2009 when he was a high school senior, was ultimately rejected. Born in Uganda, he did not […]
The most pedestrian-friendly city in the US has been identified — and it isn’t New York City.
New York City, with its bustling sidewalks, renowned parks, and extensive public transport, surprisingly doesn’t hold the title of the most walkable city in the U.S. According to a recent list by travel experts from USA TODAY, NYC finds itself in the tenth spot among the most walkable cities for 2025. A panel of travel […]
Onlooker commended for soothing girl who tumbled off Disney cruise before being rescued by her father, identified as the ship’s head doctor.
Heroic Rescue on Disney Cruise A woman who garnered attention on social media for her compassion toward a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney cruise has been recognized as the ship’s chief doctor, revealed by her proud sister. Alyssa Charles, a South African pediatrician and emergency medical specialist, was seen embracing the little […]
States in the US with the highest rates of dementia identified
Home is Where the Heart Is—But It Can Also Be Where Memories Slip Away Recent research indicates that dementia rates fluctuate significantly across the United States, in ways that are not fully explained by traditional risk factors. This study points to the possibility that your location could significantly influence your risk of developing memory-related conditions […]
Top pizza in the world identified — only one NYC location made the top 20
Top Pizza Spots of 2025 Revealed It’s official: a new list just dropped, highlighting the 100 best pizza places of the year. For those of us in New York, it’s a bit of a letdown—my go-to spot didn’t even come close to the top. The top five, somewhat surprisingly, are all Italian establishments. Leading the […]
Hertz customers angry about fees for scuffs identified by AI
Customers of Hertz have expressed frustration over being billed hundreds of dollars for small scratches and dents identified by the company’s new AI scanner. Interestingly, few have attempted to dispute these charges. One customer, Patrick, had rented a Volkswagen from Hertz’s Slifty rental at the Atlanta airport. Shortly after returning the car, he was hit […]
Driver identified as Patches Magickbeans intoxicated during nearly deadly accident, say police
Wisconsin Man Crashes Vehicle While Under the Influence of Mushrooms A Wisconsin man, known as Patch, was reportedly under the influence of magic mushrooms when he crashed into a construction vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. Officers noted he appeared to be inebriated at the time of the incident. The incident occurred around 3:50 PM on […]
Synthetic dyes detected in 19% of American foods and beverages — ‘top culprits’ identified in recent research
Did Hugh Know? Research reveals that one in five food and drink products available in the US contains synthetic food dyes. This study examined around 40,000 grocery items. The initiative to eliminate oil-based food coloring from the food supply is spearheaded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services. Researchers looked […]
DoorDash executive and his parents identified as victims of Lake Tahoe boating accident
Tragically, a boating accident on Lake Tahoe resulted in the loss of eight lives, including Doordash executive Josh Pickles and his family, this past Saturday. The boat capsized during a sudden storm that brought with it waves reaching eight feet and winds gusting to 35 mph. In addition to 37-year-old Josh, the victims included his […]
146,000-year-old skull identified as Denisovan, not a new human species
Discovery of the “Dragon Man” Skull Reclassifies Ancient Humans Recent research has identified a skull, once dubbed “Dragon Man,” discovered in the 1930s, as belonging to a known species rather than a new one. Initially thought to represent a unique species, this ancient skull has now been classified as Denisovan, based on findings published in […]