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idaho public television

Zohran Mamdani's First Week: A Fresh Face in NYC Politics

January 2, 2026

New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time making his mark. Just two days into his term, he's already tackling big issues like housing and public transit. On Friday, he chose to connect with everyday New Yorkers by hopping on the W train, chatting with commuters, and even attem

business

Tesla's Slip: A New Leader in Electric Cars Emerges

January 2, 2026

Tesla, once the king of electric vehicles (EVs), has been dethroned. In 2025, it sold fewer cars than the previous year, marking a second consecutive year of decline. BYD, a Chinese automaker, took the top spot, selling more than 2 million EVs, while Tesla delivered about 1. 6 million. Several fact

politics

Georgia's Political Battle: Who's Behind the Mystery Millions?

January 2, 2026

In Georgia, a mysterious group has spent around $8 million on ads attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. This group is secretive, with no clear donors or public face. They're registered in Delaware but have a mail-drop in East Atlanta. A media buyer in Utah is helping them run these ads, making them a big p

science

Space's Big Steps and Hidden Gems in 2026

January 2, 2026

Space is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Rockets are being reused more often, and satellites are now fully operational. People can connect directly to devices from space, and regular folks are going to space, not just government astronauts. Governments are also planning big space projects

entertainment

Streaming Takes Over: How People Chose to Watch in 2025

January 2, 2026

In 2025, streaming services became the go-to choice for entertainment. A big change happened when Netflix and HBO joined forces. This merger made some people worry about what it means for competition in the streaming world. No one is sure yet how this will affect theaters or the entertainment indust

entertainment

Israel's Entertainment Industry Under Fire: What's Next?

January 2, 2026

Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spi

crime

Baltimore's Crime Drop: What's Really Behind the Numbers?

January 2, 2026

In 2025, Baltimore saw a big drop in violent crime. The number of homicides went down to 133, the lowest in almost 50 years. This is a big deal because the last time the city had fewer than 150 homicides was in 1977. Non-fatal shootings also went down by 24%, from 412 in 2024 to 311 in 2025. The ci

finance

Student Loan Forgiveness: What Changed in 2025?

January 2, 2026

As 2025 wrapped up, the student loan forgiveness landscape saw some shifts. The Department of Education restarted several programs that had been on hold. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden's administration had already greenlit billions in loan forgiveness. This relief came through var

politics

Florida's Fight for Fair Voting Lines

January 2, 2026

Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu

politics

Idaho's Public Media Faces Tough Times: What's Next?

January 2, 2026

Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d