Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York mayoral hopeful, got a surprise call from former President Barack Obama. This chat happened just days before the big election on November 4. Mamdani is leading in the polls, leaving his main rival, Andrew Cuomo, far behind. Obama offered to be a sounding board
A recent investigation has uncovered a significant flow of money from European billionaires into U. S. nonprofits. This money is being used to influence American politics and policies. The investigation found that five foreign "charities" have given nearly $2 billion to left-leaning nonprofits in th
In India, politics often runs in the family. For many years, the Nehru-Gandhi family has been a big name in Indian politics. They have been involved since India gained independence. This has led to the idea that leading in politics can be passed down through families. This is not just true for the N
Spain's current leaders recently honored those affected by the country's civil war and the long rule of General Francisco Franco. This event happened just before the 50th anniversary of Franco's death. Franco took control in 1936 after a coup against the elected government. This led to a war that l
Lawmakers are upset about the lack of information on recent military strikes. Democrats say they were not given enough details about the strikes on suspected drug boats. They claim the Trump administration is not being open about the reasons for these strikes. At a recent meeting, Democrats were no
Right now, things feel pretty tough. But guess what? People are pushing back hard. Just last month, over 7 million individuals took to the streets to say no to a leader's strong-arm tactics. That's a lot of people, more than 2% of all adults in the country. History shows that when about 3. 5% of a p
The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, and it's not just about politics anymore. It's about real people facing real consequences. Millions are staring down the barrel of skyrocketing health insurance costs come November, thanks to expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. This isn't just a nu
The Democratic Party is at a crossroads. In New York, a state known for its progressive politics, a candidate with controversial views has gained significant traction. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman, has become a symbol of the party's leftward shift. His endorsement by House Minorit
In the animal kingdom, there's a thing called tonic immobility. It's when creatures freeze up when they see a predator. It's like their brain says, "Don't move, maybe it won't notice you. " But humans aren't animals, right? We should know better. Yet, when faced with chaos and confusion, many people
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has hinted that he might run for president in 2028. He made this statement during an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning. When asked if he would consider a presidential run after the 2026 midterms, he replied, "Yeah, " adding that he wouldn't lie about it
