Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance
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
Illinois is seeing more dust storms these days, and they’re not just an annoyance—they’re a serious danger. Strong winds can lift dry soil from farm fields, creating sudden walls of dust that reduce visibility to almost zero. These storms can appear quickly, turning highways into risky zones for dri
Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some
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
New data from the police shows that fights and thefts on the city’s underground trains have climbed, while overall street crime has fallen. The latest month brought a shocking fourth killing on the subway this year, a jump of three hundred percent compared with last year. A repeat offender nam
Texas Roadhouse has started using handheld tablets at some of its restaurants, letting servers take orders right at the table. The move was announced during the company’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call, which also highlighted a solid financial performance that lifted the stock by 12%. The chain is
New York City is rolling out rules on how artificial intelligence can be used in its public schools, but many parents and teachers aren't happy. Over 6, 000 people shared their opinions during the 45-day feedback period that just ended. Critics say the plan is rushed and may harm students by making
Texas has just pulled the plug on a Dallas-area school operating under a misleading name. The place called itself the Texas American Muslim University at Dallas, promising degrees in tech fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. But here’s the catch: it never had state approval to hand
New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
