TikTok Owner ByteDance Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Law Forcing App Sale
On Tuesday, May 7th, ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the popular social media platform TikTok, filed a lawsuit against...
State Senator Zellnor Myrie Enters NYC Mayoral Race, Challenges Mayor Adams
Afro-Latino State Senator Zellnor Myrie from Brooklyn, an advocate for progressive policies, launched an exploratory committee on Wednesday, May 8th,...
New York Judge Strikes Down Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative
A judge ruled on Tuesday, May 7th, that a proposed amendment to New York's constitution, aimed at prohibiting discrimination based...
Mayor Adams Donates to Reward Fund Amid War Memorial Vandalism
On Tuesday, May 7th, in response to recent acts of vandalism at New York City’s war memorials, Mayor Eric Adams...
NYPD Identifies Teen Victim of SoHo Shooting as 16-Year-Old Mahki Brown, Continues Search for Two Suspects
The NYPD has confirmed the identity of a 16-year-old boy, Mahki Brown from Brooklyn, who was killed in a shooting...
Over 1 Million NYC Public School Students Affected by Data Hack
More than 380,000 additional students from New York City public schools have had their personal information compromised due to a...
South Africa Building Collapse: Seven Dead, Dozens Missing in Disaster
At least seven people have been reported dead after a five-story building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa. The...
Columbia University Cancels Graduation Ceremony Amid Protests
On Monday, May 6th, Columbia University announced a significant alteration to its traditional commencement plans, opting to cancel the university-wide...
Al Jazeera Forced to Cease Operations in Israel, Labeled “Assault on Freedom of the Press”
Israel has officially shut down the offices of Al Jazeera, a Qatari-based media network, confiscating its broadcasting equipment and ceasing...
