The effects of the monthlong government shutdown: Letters
Issue: The ramifications of the five-week government shutdown on services like SNAP It seems the American public is really feeling the strain, yet those we voted into office appear more focused on their own agendas than on our needs (“Democrats Play the Hunger Games,” Oct. 29). This is a power struggle, but it’s hurting the […]
Important Trump nominees remain undecided as Senate begins month-long recess
As lawmakers departed Washington for a month-long break, over 150 candidates nominated by President Trump were left awaiting confirmation in the Senate. This situation highlights rising partisanship and stalled appointments. The administration’s key roles have largely gone unfilled. The judiciary and diplomatic positions, in particular, are facing significant delays. Former national security adviser Mike Waltz […]
Education Department allocates $5 billion to schools following a month-long delay
The Department of Education announced on Friday that it is releasing over $5 billion in funding for schools, ending a nearly month-long hold. Back in early July, the Trump administration put a stop to the usual release of around $7 billion intended for various educational activities, including after-school and summer programs, classes for English learners, […]
NYC judge puts baby-faced Tren de Aragua ‘asylum seeker’ in his place as 3 gun runners charged in month-long caper
Three Venezuelan immigrants, including the baby-faced Torren de Aragua leader, brazenly peddled illegal pistols, shotguns, Lyle and ghost guns throughout New York City, prosecutors alleged. The ringleader, Stefano Pashon, 21, and two co-conspirators limped into a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday to face gun-trafficking conspiracy charges outlined in a 31-count indictment. Pachón, who has amassed a lengthy […]
Missing Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi found on boat in Islip after being month-long disappearance
A Long Island teen who went missing in an unknown car outside her home was found safe on a boat Friday, ending a nearly month-long nightmare for her family. Emmarae Gervasi's family feared she was being held against her will when the 14-year-old disappeared from her Patchogue home on Dec. 9, 2024, around 5 p.m. […]
Hannah Kobayashi found after monthlong disappearance, her family says
Hanna Kobayashi, a missing Hawaiian woman, has been found safe and has made national news, about a month after surveillance footage captured her entering Mexico with a suitcase. “We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safely,” Kobayashi's mother, Brandi Yee, and sister, Sydni, said in a statement released Wednesday through her […]
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from Washington state this week called on Boeing Co. and the union representing striking machinists in the Seattle and Portland, Oregon, areas to resolve the labor dispute. Some 33,000 machinists walked off the job just after midnight on September 13, marking the first strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace […]
New Mexico police arrest 11-year-old after month-long crime spree
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday arrested a boy in his early teens who had been terrorizing residents for a month with a burglary, car theft and shootings. APD Chief Harold Medina said he was disappointed that an 11-year-old boy was arrested for crimes ranging from theft to discharging a gun. “But this armed […]
Month-long Macedonian election season begins
North Macedonia’s presidential election began on Thursday, with seven candidates vying for mostly ceremonial posts in two rounds of voting that will end on May 8. The official start of campaign season means candidates are allowed to give campaign speeches, hold rallies, and present their agendas. The first round of presidential election voting is scheduled […]
Women’s History Month: Everything you need to know about the month-long celebration
Women’s History Month is held each March. Now is a time to honor and celebrate women, past and present, who have made a positive impact on society. Each year, we encourage women to show their support for women-owned businesses, reflect on women in history, share information about events on social media, and host their own […]