Evers steps down: Wisconsin governor decides not to run for a third term in 2026
Tony Evers Decides Not to Seek a Third Term as Wisconsin Governor Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a two-term Democrat, announced on Thursday that he will not be pursuing a third term, marking the end of a significant 50-year career in public service. In a video message shared on social media, Evers expressed confidence, stating that […]
Tanya Simon steps into leadership position at ’60 Minutes’ after her predecessor’s departure.
Tanya Simon Named New Executive Producer of “60 Minutes” CBS News has announced that Tanya Simon will take the helm as the executive producer of “60 Minutes.” She steps into the role after serving as the interim executive producer following the resignation of her predecessor. With over 25 years of experience at “60 Minutes,” Simon, […]
House Republicans take steps to form the long-awaited Jan. 6 committee
House Republicans are planning to establish a long-term subcommittee focused on investigating the events of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. A proposal was submitted on Wednesday to set up this subcommittee, with GOP leaders indicating this effort had been on hold for several months. According to reports, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) is spearheading the […]
City initiates plan to increase drone usage following NYPD’s 200th subway surfing arrest: ‘Next steps in community safety’
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for increased aerial surveillance. This week, he introduced a new “Drone Operations Committee” aimed at coordinating and expanding the use of drones across the city. The committee, led by the Vice Mayor of Public Security, aims to bolster New York City’s leadership in this area, as noted in a recent […]
Why have bankers had their convictions overturned and what are the next steps?
UK Supreme Court Overturns Convictions of Former Traders Two ex-city traders, Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, recently had their convictions overturned by the UK Supreme Court. They were previously found guilty of manipulating interest rates related to interbank lending, which ultimately influenced various borrowing costs, from mortgages to car financing. Background on Their Jail Time […]
Rico Garcia, formerly with the Yankees, steps up in the Mets’ victory
Mets’ Bullpen Steps Up Amid Injuries When you’ve got exemption wire, does a transaction deadline really matter? The Mets experienced another solid outing from their relief pitchers, who have been stretched thin due to injuries and heavy use. They faced challenging winds while navigating changes that affected their bullpen. On Tuesday, Frankie Montas pitched 5²/₃ […]
Concerned about potential cuts to Social Security? Here are 3 steps to take if you’re already retired.
There’s been chatter for a while about Social Security potentially running out of funds. But, honestly, it’s not as dire as it sounds. Social Security funding mainly comes from payroll taxes, meaning it’s not likely to just vanish overnight. So, as long as workers keep contributing, the program should be able to disburse benefits in […]
Golden Dome to receive an additional $13B as the project leader steps in
President Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defense Project has appointed a new leader, signaling the potential to secure an additional $13 billion while aiming for a demanding three-year timeline. The project will now be overseen by Vice Gen. Michael Guetrein, who received unanimous confirmation from senators as the US Direct Reporting Program Manager on Thursday, as […]
Cruz takes steps to target organizations supporting antisemitic and anti-ICE protests
Stop Funders Act Introduced by Senator Ted Cruz Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has proposed legislation aimed at identifying and punishing individuals and organizations believed to be funding and directing violent protests across the U.S. This bill, titled the Financial Underwriting Act for the Malicious Protests and Extremist Riots—or the STOP Funders Act—was presented in […]
Editor Edith Chapin steps down after federal funding is removed by Congress.
NPR’s Top Editor Resigns Amid Funding Cuts NPR’s leading editor and acting chief content officer, Edith Chapin, is set to leave the organization later this year. She informed the staff on Tuesday, revealing that she had notified NPR CEO Katherine Maher two weeks prior. According to an NPR report, this decision comes during a challenging […]