Time magazine selects ‘Architects of AI’ as the 2025 person of the year
Time Magazine Names “Architect of AI” as 2025 Person of the Year On Thursday, Time Magazine announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing an “Architect of AI.” The publication highlighted that this year marked a significant moment when the potential of artificial intelligence became undeniably evident. In a social media update, Time stated, “For […]
Oxford University Press selects ‘rage bait’ as the 2025 word of the year
New Oxford Word of the Year Captures Global Anger George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “Britain and America are two countries separated by the same language.” Yet, it seems the divide has shrunk, united by a shared sense of anger. This week, Oxford University Press revealed its Word of the Year, which resonates profoundly with current […]
New mayor of New York City selects an author of an anti-police book for transition team
Brooklyn Professor Joins Mayor-elect’s Transition Team with Controversial Views A sociology professor from Brooklyn College, Alex Vitale, has been appointed to the transition team of New York Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, and he’s no stranger to controversial ideas. Vitale is well-known for his book, “The End of Police,” which advocates for the abolishment of traditional policing […]
Mamdani selects a leader of the ‘Defund the Police’ movement to guide his transition team for becoming NYC mayor
New York City Mayor-elect’s Transition Team Controversy New York City’s incoming Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, previously stated during his campaign that he no longer supports the notion of “defunding the police.” However, the political strategist he appointed to lead his transition team is a strong advocate for the anti-police movement. The transition team, primarily made up […]
Mamdani selects the planner behind the initiative to substitute police with social workers as chief of staff
Zoran Mamdani Appoints Chief Adviser as He Prepares for Mayoral Role The latest additions to Zoran Mamdani’s team include his long-term chief adviser, described as the “lead architect” behind his campaign initiative to have social workers handle certain non-violent 911 calls in New York City. This proposal, which has faced significant criticism, originated from El […]
Trump selects Long Island philanthropist, son of a Holocaust survivor, as ambassador to Hungary.
Trump Appoints Long Island Businessman as Ambassador to Hungary President Trump has chosen Benjamin Landa, a Long Island businessman, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Landa, 69, who resides in Lawrence and is the child of Holocaust survivors, has been confirmed for this diplomatic role, according to reports. In his words, “For him […]
Zohran Mamdani selects Lina Khan as co-chair for the NYC Mayor transition team.
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani has selected former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to co-chair his transition team, raising eyebrows among tech leaders in New York City. Khan, a 36-year-old Democrat known for her significant lawsuits against companies like Meta and Amazon during her term as FTC chair between 2021 and 2025, made an unexpected appearance […]
Nassau County votes to keep Trump-supported leader as New York City selects a socialist mayor.
Nassau County Reelects Blakeman Amid NYC’s Shift to Leftist Politics In a stark political contrast, Nassau County has reaffirmed its alignment with conservative values by reelecting County Executive Bruce Blakeman, even as New York City embraces the leftist agenda of Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Blakeman, who has garnered support from former President Donald Trump, secured his […]
Morning Minute: Western Union Selects Solana for Stablecoin
GM! Here are the highlights for today: Major cryptocurrencies have dipped by about 1-2% as we approach the FOMC meeting. BTC stands at $113,200. Bitwise’s SOL ETF has broken the record for launch day volume in 2025. Western Union has unveiled a Solana-based stablecoin. MetaMask is launching Season 1 Rewards, offering $30 million in prizes. […]
Trump selects crypto regulator Mike Selig to lead CFTC after retracting nominee
Almost a month after the Trump administration pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination, President Trump has put forward Mike Selig as the new candidate to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). David Sachs, who heads AI and cryptocurrency initiatives at the White House, praised Selig as an “excellent choice” in a Saturday morning announcement. He emphasized […]