NY mulls bill to give inmates $2.6K in taxpayer-funded pocket money when they leave state prison
Inmates in New York state prisons would be able to get by on $2,600 in taxpayer-funded allowances if a new bill stops circulating in Albany. A proposal from two Big Apple Democrats in the state Legislature would increase the amount of “gate money” given to ex-offenders from the current $40, with the money earmarked for […]
NYC Council mulls extending beach, outdoor pool season
Queen’s Pole wants to extend the Big Apple’s beach and pool season by two months. But the head of the city’s parks department threw cold water on the plan Friday, saying it would be a huge drain on the city’s budget. The bill, introduced Wednesday by Democratic City Council member Shekhar Krishnan, would allow public […]
Controversial GOP candidate JR Majewski mulls dropping out of Ohio House race
Controversial House candidate J.R. Majewski may be withdrawing from the Ohio Republican House race just days after early voting began in the state. Majewski, an Air Force veteran, began his second bid to unseat Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) last April. He won a crowded primary election in 2022 and became the Republican candidate with the […]
A Mississippi university mulls over removing ‘Women’ from its name
One Mississippi public university is pausing its efforts to change its name to one that does not include the word “women’s.” Mississippi Women’s University President Nora Miller said in a statement Wednesday that students, alumni and others should discuss the issue more. Mississippi prison sued over dangerous conditions and medical deficiencies The college in Columbus […]
Paramount board mulls sale as Byron Allen submits $14B bid
Paramount has taken the first steps toward a potential sale of the entertainment giant, despite media mogul Byron Allen’s proposed $14 billion takeover bid, the Post reported. The company’s board has established an independent committee outside of Shari Redstone, the media heiress who owns a controlling interest in Paramount, to consider strategic alternatives, including a […]
Iran on high alert as Biden mulls response to killing of US servicemen | Iran
Iran has communicated to the United States through intermediaries that a direct attack on Iranian soil would cause Tehran itself to strike back against American assets in the Middle East, drawing the two countries directly into conflict. The warning comes as Iran weighs in on how Joe Biden will respond to the killings of three […]
Reddit mulls valuation of at least $5 billion in IPO: report
According to reports, Reddit has been advised to target a valuation of at least $5 billion as it prepares for an initial public offering this year, which is the lowest the social media site was worth just three years ago. It’s only a fraction of the amount that was said. The San Francisco-based company is […]