California nude woman sculpture sparks reaction after public unveiling in San Francisco
The 45-foot statue of a naked woman is the latest and tallest statue of San Francisco's Embalcadero Plaza. The artwork entitled “R-Evolution” was presented in Music, Light and Performance Art on Thursday. Designed to glow at night and appear to “breath” through an internal motor, this statue was meant to represent strength and compassion. Instead, […]
Taxpayer impact from public pension investment losses – Newsday
ALBANY — The state's large pension fund, which serves around 1.7 million civil servants and retirees, is expected to survive the prospect of stock market disruption and additional declines, according to state and national authorities. However, taxpayers could be hit in 12 months, how much is based on the magnitude of the loss? Taxpayers by […]
Trump Orders Military to Take Control of Public Land Along U.S.-Mexico Border
President Donald Trump ordered US US troops to repel invasions and seal the southern border from illegal entry. The president said the purpose of this mission is to “maintain the sovereignty of the United States, territorial integrity and security.” President Trump has ordered the troops to “ensure the safety and security of the military and […]
House GOP calls ‘sanctuary’ governors to face oversight grilling on public safety
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Kommer (R-KY.) Sent letter We invite several “sanctuary governors” on Thursday to testify before lawmakers as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into the impact of sanctuary policies on public safety. Comer requested New York Democratic governor, Tim Waltz of Minnesota and JB Pretzker of Illinois to testify before the […]
A Public Company Boasting Trump's Sons on Advisory Board Is Buying BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) – CoinDesk
The investment company, which has ties to President Donald Trump's son Eric and Donald Trump Jr., puts some of the excess cash in the Spot Bitcoin Exchange Trade Fund (ETF). Dominali Holdings (DOMH) was built at Trump Tower in New York City. Heading Last month, the Trump brothers joined the 58-year-old advisory committee and became […]
GOP torches NPR, PBS for political bias amid public funding scrutiny
On Wednesday, a subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee on the Provision of Government Efficiency grilled heads of national public radio and public broadcasting services on the political bias of stores. Between HearingRepublican lawmakers argued that the NPR and PBS should not receive taxpayer funds for several reasons, highlighting the network's partisan report, the country's […]
HUD, DHS join forces to prevent illegal immigrants from utilizing public housing
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary Scott Turner and Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Christy Noem have created a new interagency initiative aimed at preventing federal housing funds from going to illegal immigrants. The two secretaries signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to solidify the partnership. This helps to end what we call “wasteful misappropriation” […]
Wigmore Hall says it no longer requires public funding | Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall, the well-known classical music venue, is aimed at raising £10 million and will no longer require the Arts Council fundraising, coach John Gillurley said. In April 2026, the London venue, celebrating its 125th anniversary, will voluntarily leave the Arts Council England (ACE) portfolio. Currently, I receive £344,206 a year. Last year, Gilfooley launched […]
Trump admin moves to crack down on illegal migrants living in public housing
Homeland Security Secretary Christie Norm and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner announced Monday that their agencies will work together to prevent illegal immigrants from living in public housing. The Trump administration aims to end the “wasteful misappropriation” of taxpayer money subsidizing illegal immigrant homes by “identifying illegal aliens who are unable to receive […]
Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital stay
Pope Francis has been made public for the first time since Recent hospitalization. Five weeks after dealing with dual pneumonia, the Pope was released from a Roman hospital and returned to the Vatican, CNN reported. According to CNN, the Catholic leader escaped from the hospital after it was revealed to the balcony where he delivered […]