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Hochul Pumps The Brakes On Mamdani’s
Hochul Hesitant on Mamdani’s $700M Free Bus Plan Governor Kathy Hochul voiced hesitation about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s $700 million proposal to make New York City buses free, warning it could strain state finances. Speaking at the SOMOS retreat in Puerto Rico, she cited recent MTA funding as a reason for caution. Mamdani, a progressive Democrat,…
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“Tourist Faces Bull — What Happens Next Will
Traveler’s Miraculous Escape in Spain Sofia Martinez, 26, from Mexico, had long dreamed of seeing Spain’s famous festivals. While exploring an Andalusian town filled with music and color, she stood near a wall to watch safely as the crowd cheered. Chaos in the Streets Suddenly, a bull broke free, charging through the narrow alley. Trapped…
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NASA Panics After Detecting a Strange Signal
Airport Worker Prevents Disaster It started as an ordinary day at a small airport until Tyler noticed a strange metallic box near a grounded cargo plane. “Something wasn’t right,” he thought, after realizing the box was too heavy and clean to belong there. A Gut Feeling Saves Lives Though officers first dismissed his concern, senior responder…
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Prayers Pouring in for Kai Trump
Kai Trump Recovering After Emergency Surgery Medical Emergency Kai Trump, 18, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, underwent emergency surgery Monday night after suffering a ruptured appendix. Doctors acted quickly, and her condition is improving. Family Updates Vanessa Trump shared on Instagram, “I want to thank the amazing doctors and nurses who took such great care of…
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Woman her husband on honeymoon after
What should have been the joyful start of a new life ended in death and deception in the hills of Shillong, India. On May 20, businessman Raja Raghuvanshi arrived in the scenic city for his honeymoon with his new wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. Days later, he was found dead, his body decomposing in a remote canyon—stripped…
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Beyond the Auctions: The Enduring Legacy
The Lasting Legacy of Storage Wars In reality TV’s ever-changing world, few shows captured hearts like Storage Wars. What began as people “bidding on abandoned storage units” became a global hit, blending discovery, rivalry, and human connection. More Than Entertainment Beyond the thrill of auctions, the show revealed “stories of resilience, ambition, personal struggle, and redemption.” Fans watched everyday people…
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NASA panics after detecting
“Don’t get on the plane! It’s going to explode!” At JFK, a homeless boy named Tyler Reed screamed a warning about a bomb on a plane. Edward Carter, a Manhattan venture capitalist, was about to board when he heard the trembling voice of the child, which reminded him of his own son. Tyler had noticed…
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Teaching Kids About Honesty and Respect
My sister, a devoted vegan, is raising her children with the same values. When her kids stayed with me for the weekend, they asked to try tacos like the ones they’d seen on TV. Wanting to make them happy, I served traditional meat tacos. They loved them and asked me not to tell their mom.…
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People Are Coming Out As Berris**ual
What “Berrisual” Means — and Why It’s Gaining Attention Online** A new identity term, berrisual**, is emerging across online queer spaces like Reddit, Tumblr, and LGBTQ+ wikis. It describes people who are attracted to women and feminine or androgynous genders, but only rarely to men or masculine genders. As one Urban Dictionary entry explains, it refers to…
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Supreme Court Hands Down Major Ruling
Supreme Court Clears Deportation of Eight Immigrants to South Sudan The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to deport eight immigrants held at a U.S. base in Djibouti to South Sudan. In a brief, unsigned order, the justices reaffirmed an earlier stay, giving the government permission to proceed. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy…
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