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Rohingya Man’s Mysterious Death Sparks Legal and Public Debate

April 13, 2026

A 56‑year‑old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, vanished on February 19 after being let out of the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo. Border Patrol agents had released him into their care, dropping him off alone at a closed Tim Hortons nearby. Five days later, his body was dis

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Celebrities Stay Quiet While Eric Swalwell Faces Allegations

April 11, 2026

Several well‑known Hollywood stars, who usually speak up about gender issues, have not commented on the recent accusations against Representative Eric Swalwell. The allegations include unwanted advances and even rape, and they came to light early this week. People who led the MeToo movement—Alyssa

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Budget Hang‑Up: Three Big Questions Keep New York’s Money Plan on Hold

April 1, 2026

The state of New York faces another year of budget delays, a pattern that began when Governor Kathy Hochul assumed office in 2021. The annual deadline of April 1 has yet to be met, and lawmakers seem more concerned with policy disputes than with the numbers themselves. Senator Andrea Stewart‑Cousin

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Blakeman Faces Funding Block: Is New York’s Public Finance Fair?

March 31, 2026

New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act

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Malibu Rally Draws Celebs and Political Voices

March 29, 2026

Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.

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Budget Boosts: State Legislators Add Billions to Governor’s Plan

March 21, 2026

The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher

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Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

March 20, 2026

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy I

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$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

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Trust Betrayed: A Tale of Fortune, Fraud and Family

March 12, 2026

Kathy Ireland and her husband Greg Olsen have filed a lawsuit against former managers Jason Winters and Erik Sterling, accusing them of serious misconduct. The couple claims the men misled them about their finances for more than three decades, presenting false reports while siphoning money for perso

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PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

March 5, 2026

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le