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May 20 2026POLITICS

When New York’s top bosses meet the mayor, who blinks first?

New York City’s business leaders had a golden chance to push back when Mayor Mamdani invited them for quick chats last week. The stated goal was smoothing feathers ruffled by his flashy social media post about billionaire Ken Griffin. Yet somehow Griffin’s name vanished from the private talks with J

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Banks won't have to ask about citizenship after all

New rules coming from the White House show a big shift in how banks will handle customer information. Instead of forcing banks to check citizenship status, the focus is now on helping undocumented immigrants access banking services. This change comes after banks warned that tracking citizenship woul

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

The Law in Action: How New Mexico Keeps Justice Alive

New Mexico’s courts move beyond the courthouse walls every year, bringing real cases to school hallways and playgrounds. Students get a front‑row seat to live oral arguments, hearing judges explain how legal logic turns into decisions that affect everyday life. After the proceedings, the justices ch

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Teachers Threaten Games, President Promises Quick Fix

Mexico’s president says she will stop teachers from blocking streets before the World Cup starts. She said that while people can protest, the football tournament must go on smoothly. The tension began when officials suggested moving the summer break to June 5, instead of July 15. Teachers f

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding postpartum depression: More than just hormonal shifts

New moms often face tough emotional challenges after giving birth, with around 10 to 15% experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). For years, experts pointed to sudden drops in hormones like estrogen and progesterone as the main cause. But recent research shows it’s not that simple. Hormonal changes

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Softball teams mix it up: Public vs. Private games are thriving in NJ

New Jersey’s softball scene is doing something rare: mixing public and private schools in real competition. At recent tournaments, public schools like Steinert, Columbia, and Marlboro have beaten top private teams including Mount St. Dominic and Immaculate Heart. In one event, five out of six public

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May 17 2026SPORTS

ASU Teams Set for Big 12 Playoff Push

Arizona State’s athletes are stepping onto the postseason stage this week, with a mix of golf and baseball events that could bring national recognition. The Sun Devils’ men’s and women’s golf squads have already secured spots in the NCAA tournaments, while the baseball team is aiming to break into t

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Who should run Arizona’s schools? The fight over vouchers, spending, and who can manage public money

Arizona’s superintendent race is heating up between two Republicans locked in a public battle over school money. At the center is a voucher program meant to help families pay for private education. An audit last spring found the program’s overseer couldn’t track over half a billion dollars spent in

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May 13 2026WEATHER

What’s Brewing in New Jersey: Rain, Then a Heatwave

New Jersey is about to get a taste of both sides of spring—first with unsettled weather, then a sharp jump in temperatures. Rainy days are on the way starting Wednesday evening, with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder likely through Thursday. The state won’t see its usual calm overnight

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Rain or Shine? New York’s Weather Roller‑Coaster

New Yorkers are in for a mix of wet and warm days. The week began with heavy rain, but forecasts show a shift toward sunshine and higher temperatures as the days progress. Sunday’s sky started thick with fog in the morning, clearing to clouds by noon and then bringing more rain and occasional th

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