Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an apology to Jewish New Yorkers for the Covid-19 lockdown measures he implemented five years ago, which prohibited large gatherings, closed schools, and disrupted religious observances.The apology comes hours before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and as Cuomo seeks a political comeback with a mayoral…
JD Vance (AP), Hakeem Jeffries (realDonaldTrump) Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday dismissed criticism over AI-generated videos shared by President Donald Trump that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. Vance characterized the videos as a “joke”, rejecting accusations from Democrats that the posts were offensive.“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking and…
Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada Sigal Chattah (Pic credit: AP) A federal judge on Tuesday disqualified Nevada’s acting US Attorney Sigal Chattah from overseeing several criminal cases, ruling that the Trump appointee has remained in her temporary post beyond the legally allowed period. US District Judge David G. Campbell sided with defense lawyers who argued…
Trump admin freezes $18 bn New York transit project funding The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a freeze on roughly $18 billion in funding for two major New York City infrastructure projects. The funding was earmarked for the Hudson River Tunnel Project (Gateway) and the Second Avenue Subway project, according to Office of Management and…
White House to cancel $8 bn climate fund The White House has announced plans to cancel nearly $8 billion in funding for climate-related programs, calling the move a measure against what it terms the “Left’s climate agenda.“ Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, said in a post, “Nearly $8 billion in…
White House says layoffs are imminent (Pic credit: AP) The Trump administration has warned that mass layoffs of ‘nonessential’ federal employees could begin within days if the ongoing US government shutdown continues. At a White House press briefing on Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced that federal layoffs are imminent, slamming Democrats for the…
Jane Goodall (Pic credit: AP) Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary British primatologist, conservationist, and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes, the institute announced on social media on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was in California at the time as part of her speaking tour…
Foreigners worldwide can legally join UAE draws like Big Ticket and Dubai Duty Free—just not the official national lottery/ Representative Image While gambling is broadly prohibited under UAE law, a tightly regulated system of raffles, prize draws, and lotteries exists—and yes, in many cases, foreigners and non-residents can legally participate. From airport raffles to million-dirham…
Pope Leo opens up on US abortion debate; calls Trump’s immigration policies against Church teachings (Pic credit: AP) Pope Leo on Tuesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Catholic Church’s “pro-life” teachings. Speaking outside the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, the pontiff said,…
Greece protests (Pic credit: AP) Greece witnessed large-scale disruption on Wednesday as thousands of workers staged a 24-hour general strike against the conservative government’s proposal to allow a 13-hour workday. The strike affected public transport, with trains and ferry services suspended in Athens and Thessaloniki. Teachers, hospital staff and civil servants also joined the protest,…