California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will travel to South Carolina to meet with "communities that have too often been overlooked by Republicans in power," the state's Democratic Party announced.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identified as both “Black or African American” and “Asian” on his 2009 Columbia University application, according to leaked data from a massive Columbia admissions breach. The revelation raises fresh questions about identity politics and racial self-identification in elite college admissions.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has launched a statewide tour to highlight the importance of agriculture as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. Kicking off the effort this week in Greene, Williamson, and Tipton counties, Lee is set to visit all 95 counties before July 1, 2026.
Wisconsin’s new state budget includes a $5 million allocation to revive film tax credits and establish a state film office under the Department of Tourism. The initiative, supported by Democrat Gov. Tony Evers, aims to attract more film and television productions to the state by offering generous tax incentives.
South Korea’s newly inaugurated leftist president, Lee Jae-myung, announced his intent Thursday to prioritize closer ties with North Korea, China, and Russia, signaling a sharp departure from the staunch U.S. alliance under his impeached conservative predecessor. Lee’s comments came during a press conference marking his first month in office.
Columbia University has suffered a massive data breach, with a hacker reportedly stealing 460 gigabytes of sensitive data on millions of current and former students, applicants, and employees. The breach, first reported by Bloomberg News, includes Social Security numbers, admissions records, and financial aid details.
A gas station explosion in southeastern Rome early Friday morning left at least 20 people injured, including eight police officers and a firefighter, according to local authorities and emergency responders. The blast occurred shortly after 8 a.m. and sent a large plume of black smoke over the Italian capital.
President Donald Trump has notched a string of major victories just six months into his second term, fulfilling core campaign promises and setting the tone for America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Dr. Phil McGraw’s media venture, Merit Street Media, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and launched a lawsuit against its primary distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network. The Fort Worth-based media company, which began operations in early 2024, cited financial hardship and failed capital raises as key reasons behind its financial collapse.
