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Andrew Cuomo Launches NYC Mayoral Bid, Vows to Fix ‘Crisis’ in Public Safety and Housing
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. 
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. -
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Transgender Protections from Civil Rights Code
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. 
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. -
Trump Ends Talks with Zelensky, Calls Him ‘Not Ready for Peace’ After Oval Office Clash
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia. 
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia. -
Gene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Arakawa Found with ‘Mummified’ Hands and Feet, What It Reveals About Their Mysterious Deaths
The discovery of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a partially mummified state has raised new questions about the circumstances surrounding the couple's deaths. According to a police search warrant affidavit, Arakawa's body exhibited clear signs of decomposition, including bloating and mummification in her hands and feet, suggesting she had been dead for an extended period before being found. 
The discovery of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a partially mummified state has raised new questions about the circumstances surrounding the couple's deaths. According to a police search warrant affidavit, Arakawa's body exhibited clear signs of decomposition, including bloating and mummification in her hands and feet, suggesting she had been dead for an extended period before being found. -
Mexico Hands Over Drug Lord Caro Quintero, 28 Others in Sweeping U.S. Extradition
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. 
Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious Mexican drug lord convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, was extradited to the United States on Thursday alongside 28 other cartel members. The high-profile transfer, among the largest in recent history, comes as Mexico seeks to defuse tensions with President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports over concerns about drug trafficking. -
Trump, Zelenskyy to Finalize Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Peace Talks With Russia
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from. 
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. a stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals. The meeting follows the United States' direct talks with Russia aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing war, a process Zelenskyy has insisted on joining but has largely been excluded from. -
DOJ Releases First Phase of Epstein Files, Revealing Evidence List and Redacted Records
The Department of Justice on Thursday released a long-anticipated batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including evidence logs, flight records, and redacted documents from prior investigations. However, the release did not include the highly sought-after client list detailing Epstein's alleged network of associates. 
The Department of Justice on Thursday released a long-anticipated batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including evidence logs, flight records, and redacted documents from prior investigations. However, the release did not include the highly sought-after client list detailing Epstein's alleged network of associates. -
Pam Bondi Confirms ‘pretty sick’ files could be released
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, including flight logs and names of individuals connected to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure follows increasing calls from lawmakers and the public for transparency regarding Epstein's associates. 
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, including flight logs and names of individuals connected to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure follows increasing calls from lawmakers and the public for transparency regarding Epstein's associates. -
Trump Administration Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Bird Flu, Lower Soaring Egg Prices
The Trump administration will allocate up to $1 billion to combat the ongoing bird flu outbreak, aiming to stabilize egg prices that have reached record highs, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday. The plan includes increased biosecurity measures for farms, financial compensation for affected poultry producers, and expanded egg imports. 
The Trump administration will allocate up to $1 billion to combat the ongoing bird flu outbreak, aiming to stabilize egg prices that have reached record highs, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday. The plan includes increased biosecurity measures for farms, financial compensation for affected poultry producers, and expanded egg imports. -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pushes Back on Critics, Signals Cooperation on Trump's Migrant Registry
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration policy and dismissed criticism from fellow Democrats, insisting he would "talk to who I want" in order to secure resources for the city. His remarks came amid controversy over reports that New York may work with the White House to implement an online registry for undocumented migrants. 
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration policy and dismissed criticism from fellow Democrats, insisting he would "talk to who I want" in order to secure resources for the city. His remarks came amid controversy over reports that New York may work with the White House to implement an online registry for undocumented migrants.
