Leaders of Long Island’s nonprofits are “frightened” about potential cuts to Medicaid funding, which could impact thousands of residents who rely on these services. The issue was discussed at a forum in East Meadow, where nonprofit CEOs and leaders gathered to share concerns and brainstorm ways to survive the impending cuts. The House has passed … Read more
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator, after industry and some committee members pushed for his nomination. The hearing, set for April 9 at 10am Eastern, will also consider Olivia Trusty’s nomination to join the Federal Communications Commission. Isaacman’s background as a businessman and … Read more
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across the United States on April 5, 2025, as part of the “Hands Off!” movement against the Trump administration’s policies. The nationwide protests were held in all 50 states, with demonstrations organized by over 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, and LGBTQ+ advocates. The Hands Off! … Read more
US government bonds tumbled on Monday, erasing a portion of their biggest weekly advance since August, as investors regained their appetite for risk. The historic selloff lifted yields across all maturities by at least 20 basis points. Traders’ bets on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts this year fluctuated between three and five quarter-point reductions. … Read more
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to Halas Hall on Monday for the start of the team’s offseason program, marking a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. The Bears believe they’ve addressed weaknesses from last season, including signing top center Drew Dalman and trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. Johnson aims to … Read more
The latest season of Mike White’s anthology series, The White Lotus, fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion due to overpacking narrative beats. By introducing multiple storylines and characters, the show loses sight of its core theme: the exploration of wealth and its excesses. The series’ signature technique of opening with a guest discovering a dead … Read more
Elon Musk, in a bid to influence US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff plan on China, made direct appeals to Trump via social media while also trying to broker talks with one of the lead White House advisers. However, Trump has responded by threatening additional 50% tariffs on Chinese imports, despite signaling openness to negotiations … Read more
Four former stars of the beloved ’70s and ’80s sitcom Happy Days reunited on Saturday at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh, bringing together Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams, and Don Most. The reunion marked a rare public appearance for all four castmates, who shared the stage to reminisce about their time on the show. … Read more
Elon Musk and President Trump are at odds over the US president’s aggressive tariff policies, which Musk strongly opposes due to their negative impact on US trade relations and potentially harming his electric car company, Tesla. Despite Musk’s public support for a zero-tariff agreement with Europe, Trump has continued to escalate trade barriers. The disagreement … Read more
The success of the Minecraft movie is a lesson Hollywood should learn from. With its opening weekend grossing $157 million domestically, it’s clear that kids are driving box office sales. Unlike previous films that relied on nostalgia, the Minecraft movie tapped into what kids were currently obsessed with. Hollywood has traditionally marketed films to parents, … Read more