The New York City Charter, a foundational document from 1898, has only been officially updated five times. But here's something odd: around 25 years ago, someone made changes that weren't properly recorded. Chapter 12 of the charter, which talks about the city's duties, is where these unnoticed twe
In recent weeks, a wave of celebrities have taken to social media to criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shootings of two Minnesota residents. Alex Pretti, a U. S. citizen and intensive care nurse, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. This incident
In a bold move, several high-profile celebrities have taken to social media to rally their fans against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They are urging supporters to contact their representatives and demand that funding for ICE be cut. Ariana Grande, with her massive following of 372 mil
Pedro Pascal, a well-known actor, took to Instagram to express his outrage over recent ICE raids. He called for a national strike and urged the government to be more open about what's happening. Pascal highlighted the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Americans killed by federal agents. He s
The Trump administration's goals have been clear from the start: shrink the federal government, boost presidential power, tighten immigration, and challenge universities for their perceived leftist ideologies. These aims have hit American science hard. Billions in research grants have been cut or fr
In the world of politics, things are never straightforward. Take the recent debate on speeding up permits for energy projects. Democrats in the Senate have a condition: they won't support this unless the Trump administration stops putting roadblocks on wind and solar energy developments. You see, P
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry is facing tough new rules. These rules are said to protect the environment. But many think they will hurt the industry. The rules would make it harder to drill for gas. They would increase the distance between gas wells and buildings, water supplies, and other imp
Minneapolis is in the spotlight again, this time because of a heated exchange between the city's mayor and the president. Jacob Frey, the city's mayor, has made it clear that Minneapolis won't help federal agents enforce immigration laws. This didn't sit well with President Trump, who warned Frey th
Big names are speaking out against recent events in Minnesota. Bruce Springsteen dropped a new track, \"Streets of Minnesota, \" honoring those lost. He didn't hold back, calling ICE agents \"Trump's federal thugs. \" Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, thinks now's the time for leaders to use th
The Middle East is feeling the heat as tensions rise between the U. S. and Iran. Iran's currency, the rial, has hit a new low, fueling economic frustration and protests. The protests, which started a month ago, have been met with a harsh crackdown, leaving many dead and others in jail. The U. S. ha
