A Queens, N.Y. man who supposedly made continuous threats to assassinate Democratic members of Congress on social media, including threats to assassinate them President-elect Joe […]
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KeKe Palmer Hosted 1st Youth Inauguration Program for Biden
Before the Presidential Inauguration, Keke Palmer and Dr. Jill Biden hosted the first-ever Youth Inauguration Program for American families. What We Know: On Wednesday, actress […]
New York Mets Fire GM for Reportedly Sending Female Journalist Sexually Explicit Texts
A general manager for the New York Mets is fired after sending a female reporter sexually explicit texts. What We Know: Jared Porter was fired […]
U.S. Soldier Arrested in Plot to Blow Up 9/11 NYC Memorial
A U.S. Army soldier was detained Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after he talked online about plans to blow up New York City’s 9/11 […]
NYC Now Largest U.S. City to Grant LGBTQ Businesses Access to Minority Contract
New York City now recognizes LGBTQ-owned companies as minority-owned businesses, making them eligible for city contracts to expand their businesses. What We Know: On Tuesday, […]
College Board Drops SAT’s Optional Essay and Subject Tests to Reduce Demands
College Board will be permanently dropping the optional essay and subject tests after the summer. This is to reduce the demands of students affected by […]
Poland Proposes Social Media ‘Free Speech Law’
Poland’s government has proposed a new law to stop social media platforms from deleting material or prohibiting users who do not break Polish laws. What […]
Texas Man Who Stormed Capitol Accused of Threat To Shoot Children If They Turned Him In
A man part of the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested and accused of threatening to shoot children if turned in. What We […]
Washington Taps Starbucks for Help with Covid Vaccine Rollout
In an effort to boost the pace of administering COVID-19 vaccinations in Washington, Starbucks will be stepping in to increase state-wide distribution. What We Know: […]
Biden To Propose 8-Year Citizenship Path For Immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to roll out a plan specifically for Immigrants living in the United States starting on day one of his administration. What […]