Large pizza festival features slices from 40 different places in LA this weekend

Pizza City Fest Returns to Downtown Los Angeles This weekend, Downtown Los Angeles will become a cheese lover’s paradise as the Pizza City Fest makes its highly anticipated return for a fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM. The festival, started by Steve Dolinsky—a well-known food reporter with multiple Emmy […]
Legislature reviews proposal to establish safe areas around places of worship to prevent protest disruptions.

New Bill Proposes Buffer Zone Around Places of Worship A proposed bill in Congress aims to establish a 100-foot “buffer zone” around houses of worship, making it a federal offense to obstruct worshippers from practicing their faith. Representatives Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Long Island, and Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, introduced the legislation […]
I have visited every country on the planet: here are my favorite places.

Barry Hofner, an investment banker turned philanthropist, embarked on a journey to visit every country in the world after losing his wife in 2017. His travels exclude North Korea, which he intends to explore later this year. Instead of being defined by his loss, Hofner seeks deeper connections and reflections by visiting all 193 countries. […]
Iran allegedly places additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz while the US sends more minesweepers to the area.

The U.S. is ramping up operations to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked for several weeks. This comes after reports emerged that Iran has placed even more mines around this crucial oil transit route. “Our ‘minesweepers’ are currently mopping up the Strait,” President Trump mentioned on Truth Social on Thursday. […]
Netanyahu and Erdogan’s disagreement places Trump in a tricky situation.

Tensions Rise Between Israel and Turkey Relationships between Israel and Turkey are becoming increasingly strained, fueled by escalating verbal exchanges between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This situation is putting President Donald Trump in a tricky position as he tries to navigate the growing discord between the two nations. […]
Minneapolis is thinking about allowing places for adults to participate in sexual activities.

Minneapolis City Council Considers Legalizing Bathhouses The Minneapolis City Council is preparing to discuss a proposal aimed at legalizing and regulating establishments like bathhouses where consenting adults can engage in sexual activities. This potential ordinance could lift the city’s longstanding ban that has been in place for 38 years. This new regulation would eliminate “disparaging […]
Mamdani places a true believer into a budget office that has traditionally been non-partisan.

Mayor Hires Left-Wing Think Tank Member for Budget Office Mayor Zoran Mamdani has brought on Nathan Gusdorf, known for his left-wing affiliations, to join the city’s budget office. This move marks a shift toward a more overtly political approach in an office that has traditionally focused on nonpartisan financial management, according to reports. Gusdorf, who […]
Trump Places Christopher Columbus Statue Near White House

Trump Installs Christopher Columbus Statue at White House On Sunday, President Donald Trump placed a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This statue, originally located in Baltimore, was thrown into the harbor by a group protesting on July 4, 2020. The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) has […]
Sen. Slotkin cautions that Trump may attempt to manipulate the 2026 election using ICE at polling places.

Homeland Security Nominee Faces Questions on Election Security Markwayne Mullin, the nominee for Homeland Security secretary, was questioned on Wednesday regarding concerns about the potential deployment of ICE agents near polling places in the upcoming November elections. This inquiry from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) follows some right-wing warnings suggesting that election security measures in various […]
New York City and California destinations featured on TIME’s list of the world’s best places

TIME Magazine Unveils 2026’s Best Places in the World TIME magazine has revealed the latest edition of its annual list, highlighting the 2026 best places globally. Among the selected locations are two cultural gems from New York City. This year’s assortment includes 100 destinations, categorizing them by accommodations and attractions worth visiting. In its selection […]