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Tax the rich, but who’s rich? Zohran Mamdani’s allies call for equality while sitting on millions; reveal disclosures

Liz Krueger (left), Zohran Mamdani (Hans Pennink, AP) Several lawmakers in Albany who describe themselves as socialists and progressives have access to considerable financial resources, despite advocating for policies centered on economic equality and wealth redistribution. Their well-funded positions highlight a growing presence of resource-rich progressive voices in New York politics.State Senator Liz Krueger, who […]

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Millions face stricter work rules – what changes are proposed under food aid program?

President Trump’s bill proposes significant cuts to the US’s largest food aid program — SNAP — impacting millions of people (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s recently introduced “Big Beautiful Bill” proposes significant cuts to federal spending on one of the largest food aid programs — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income […]

Delta warns Trump’s tariffs on commercial planes could ground millions a year, disrupt aircraft deliveries

Delta Air Lines has issued a stark warning that proposed tariffs under a national security investigation could severely disrupt its operations, potentially grounding flights for millions of passengers annually.In legal documentation submitted to the US government and shared with Fox News Digital, Delta objected to possible tariffs stemming from a Commerce Department probe into the […]

Jeffrey Epstein’s hidden wealth revealed: Investment in Peter Thiel’s firm now nets millions for his estate

Jeffrey Epstein (File photo) Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide nearly six years ago, invested $40 million in two funds managed by Valar Ventures, a New York-based firm co-founded by Silicon Valley mogul Peter Thiel, according to a confidential estate financial report obtained by The New York Times. These investments, made […]

Dutch brace to stump up millions for stolen Romanian treasures | World News

Dutch brace to stump up millions for stolen Romanian treasures (Photo: AP) The Dutch government has set aside 5.7 million euros for a likely payout following the brazen theft of an ancient Romanian pure-gold helmet from a museum in the Netherlands.A spokesperson for the Dutch culture ministry told AFP on Friday the amount had been […]

Watch: US Coast Guard intercepts smugglers in eastern Pacific ocean, drugs worth millions seized

US Coast Guard intercepts smugglers in eastern Pacific ocean, drugs worth millions seized Watch: US Coast Guard intercepts smugglers in eastern Pacific ocean, drugs worth millions seizedA viral video released by the US Coast Guard shows a gripping drug interdiction operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean, where service members aboard the USCGC Kimball executed a […]

International tourists killed in vehicle crash were among millions drawn to the Yellowstone area | World News

International tourists killed in vehicle crash were among millions drawn to the Yellowstone area (Photo: AP) The deaths of at least six foreign nationals in a fiery van crash in eastern Idaho are a reminder that the visitors who throng to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks from around the world travel on scenic byways […]

Power outage affects millions in parts of Europe, halting trains, flights, and metro services – Top developments

A widespread power outage struck Spain, Portugal, Belgium and parts of southern France on Monday, causing chaos across the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. Millions of people were affected, with essential services including transportation, phone networks, and airports coming to a halt. The blackout has disrupted daily life and caused significant inconvenience, including halting train services, […]

Millions left in dark; trains stuck in tunnels: Blackout hits Spain, Portugal, France & Belgium

Spectators roam inside the Madrid Open tennis tournament venue during a general blackout in Madrid, Monday (Pic credit: AP) Millions of people on Monday were impacted after electricity was cut off across Spain, Portugal, Belgium and part of southern France in a massive blackout. According to reports, phone lines were down, and trains and flights […]

‘Pandemic-era freeze revoked’: Why will millions in US face wage garnishment after May 5?

Starting May 5, the US Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans, ending a pandemic-era freeze and putting millions of borrowers at risk of wage garnishment and seized tax refunds.“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” said Education Secretary Linda McMahon, announcing that […]