New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani is on a mission. He wants to make sure everyone can enjoy and create art without breaking the bank. Just a couple of weeks into his role, he's already shaking things up. His latest move? Putting Rafael Espinal in charge of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertai
A fancy restaurant group is giving back over a million dollars to its workers. Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment will pay $1. 55 million to settle a lawsuit. The workers said they didn't get all the tips they earned. They also claimed they were not paid the full minimum wage for extra tasks. More tha
Kustom Entertainment, Inc. has just sold its majority stake in Nobility Healthcare, LLC. This move is part of a bigger plan to focus more on live events and online ticketing. The company sold its 51% share to the current 49% owner for about $1. 45 million. This deal closed on January 8, 2026. The pa
Some women, especially those without children, often find purpose in social causes. This can lead to intense activism, sometimes bordering on extremism. One example is the strong reactions against immigration enforcement agencies. These women, driven by a desire to protect and nurture, may see thems
Senator Ted Cruz had big plans to talk about car prices with the bosses of major car companies. He wanted to discuss how rules to fight climate change might be making cars more expensive. But things didn't go as planned. Cruz invited the heads of Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. He also invite
The U. S. is making a big move to keep things safe in the sky. They're spending $115 million to stop drones from causing trouble during the FIFA World Cup and the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. This is a big deal because more and more people are worried about drones being used in bad ways
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, a gifted guitarist and co-founder of the South London band Black Midi, passed away at the young age of 26. His death was announced by the band's record label, Rough Trade Records, on January 12, 2024. The news came as a shock to many, as Kwasniewski-Kelvin had been open abou
A recent shooting in Minneapolis has people talking. An ICE officer and a woman were involved. Everyone wants to know what happened. But is it wise to rush to conclusions? Probably not. Taking time to gather facts is crucial. First, let's talk about how easy it is to get things wrong. Videos and ey
In the United States, a notable shift is happening. Many data center projects are being canceled. Last year, at least 25 projects were scrapped. This is a big jump from the previous year. Why is this happening? Local communities are pushing back. They are worried about the impact on energy and wate
Maine's recent drought left many businesses and nonprofits struggling. The federal government stepped in to help. They expanded disaster relief loans to more areas. York County and several New Hampshire counties are now included. Before, they were left out. The loans are for those hit hard by the dr
