Mamdani appears to start his ‘defund the police’ agenda by canceling the officer increase.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani decided against a previously agreed increase in NYPD staffing in the city’s final budget, facing pressure from his socialist allies. The mayor’s executive budget proposal, released in May, had initially included $70 million to hire 580 new officers as part of a $125.8 billion budget. However, Mamdani has recently changed his stance. […]
Stock futures decline after a slow start to July trading; jobs report on the way: Live updates
Market Update On June 26, 2026, traders were present at the New York Stock Exchange, a familiar scene in financial markets. U.S. stock futures remained close to even on Thursday as investors poised themselves for crucial jobs data, which could impact Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions. Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures saw a slight uptick, […]
Arkansas will start the gradual implementation of new Medicaid work requirements on Wednesday.
Arkansas is set to launch a new phase of Medicaid work requirements starting Wednesday. This initiative will mandate that many adults enrolled in the ARHOME Medicaid program either work, go to school, or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month, with these requirements kicking in on January 1, 2027. State officials indicated that this […]
Pentagon May Start Investing in Private Equity
A new bill proposes a provision enabling the Army Department to invest in private companies. This is outlined in section 1051 of the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2027 (NDAA). Titled “Authority for Equity Investments by the Office of Strategic Capital,” it might establish a new bank account within the U.S. […]
Iran and U.S. Reach Deal to Halt Conflict and Start Discussions
US and Iran Agree to Pause Hostilities This week, the United States and Iran reportedly decided to suspend hostilities and engage in discussions after a series of strikes exchanged between the two nations. The U.S. had targeted several locations in Tehran, prompting Iran to retaliate with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. A senior U.S. official […]
Christian Scott of the Mets has a strong start in his comeback from the injured list
Mets Struggling as Deadline Approaches The Mets are currently sitting 13 games under .500, and with less than six weeks until the trade deadline, they need to convince management not to sell off players. If we’re being honest, this season feels, well, nearly finished. Yet, even in what seems like a lost year, Christian Scott’s […]
Gerrit Cole may have discovered ‘momentum’ despite a rough start with the Yankees.
BOSTON — Distinguishing Between Great and Not-So-Great Pitchers Gerrit Cole is gradually rediscovering his form after Tommy John surgery, but his performance on Saturday highlighted both the highs and lows typical of a comeback. Unfortunately for the Yankees, by the time the former Cy Young Award winner started to get back to his usual self, […]
Dalton Rushing is expected to be part of Shohei Ohtani’s next start with the Dodgers.
Dodgers Uncertain About Will Smith’s Return from Injury SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers are still unclear about when their starting catcher, Will Smith, will be back in the lineup following a neck injury. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned Friday that it’s “most likely” Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate when Shohei Ohtani pitches next Wednesday. […]
WNBA All-Star Voting: media members select 10 players to start
WNBA All-Star Starter Voting Time Once again, it’s that season where we can vote for the WNBA All-Star starters. As a media member involved in this process, I thought it would be good to share my selections transparently. An important point to remember is that while the media gets to select only 10 players, the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul attempts to start a Bills chant at the new stadium but fails completely.
Buffalo Bills Unveil New Stadium The Buffalo Bills have been playing at the old Highmark Stadium for quite some time, but they officially inaugurated their brand new facility recently. Notable figures attended the ceremony, including team owner Terry Pegula, Mary Wilson (the wife of former owner Ralph Wilson), and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Now, […]