Cuomo billboard on Albany interstate calls departing governor ‘PIG!’
A New York billboard located along a major interstate highway shows a picture of outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo with the caption “pig.”
Andrew Cuomo resignation: Calls to rename bridge named for late father amid sexual misconduct allegations
When New York state named the Tappan Zee Bridge’s $4 billion replacement in 2017, residents were already griping about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s surprise move to honor his father,…
CNN accused of ‘fear porn’ for hyping story of Broward County teachers dead from COVID without key context
CNN is facing intense backlash over the “absurd framing” of a story involving Florida teachers who died from coronavirus that left out crucial context.
New ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik reveals how she honored her Jewish heritage while filming episodes
Mayim Bialik revealed she honored her Jewish heritage every time she guest-hosted “Jeopardy!” Now that she’s landed a permanent role, she plans to continue honoring her family and…
Biden administration faces lawsuit over ‘shockingly deplorable’ child migrant conditions in Texas
Lawyers representing children in U.S. immigration custody sued the Biden administration over “shockingly deplorable” conditions in two Texas facilities.
Snopes fact-checks its own co-founder, catches him plagiarizing 54 articles following internal review
The co-founder of the liberal fact-checking website Snopes was caught plagiarizing in dozens of articles, according to an internal review.
McConnell pushes Biden to ‘hammer’ Taliban with airstrikes as Afghanistan spirals
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pressed President Biden to order airstrikes against Taliban forces on Friday following what he described as an “urgent conversation” with Afghanistan’s ambassador…
Former PA judge, Pitt alum calls for investigation into university’s fetal tissue research
A former judge on the Pennyslvania Superior Court is calling for an investigation into her alma mater’s fetal tissue practices, saying she felt “horror” at recent reports.
New York Assembly members push back on decision to suspend Cuomo impeachment proceedings
Assembly members from New York’s leading body investigating the allegations of sexual harassment levied at Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushed back on the decision to suspend impeachment proceedings Friday.
AOC claims credit for strong New York City census count
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed credit for the stronger-than-expected New York City population count, saying her organizing efforts encouraged residents to complete the census forms.