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Two NYC Candidates Clash Over Money and ICE in Primary Debate

June 5, 2026

The race for New York’s 13th congressional district is heating up as two Democrats trade barbs over immigration, campaign cash, and representation. On a recent radio show, Ruben Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidate, Avila Chevalier, faced off in a debate where personal attacks overshado

business

From Dorm Room Parties to Big Stage Dreams

June 3, 2026

Adam Lynn didn’t wait to turn 30 to start building his empire. While most students worried about exams, he was busy turning college backyards into ticketed events. His first real money-maker came from organizing a Wiz Khalifa show in college, netting $4, 000. But his real breakthrough wasn’t just ma

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Crypto Law Gains Ground in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave the crypto sector a significant boost by approving the Clarity Act, marking the first major law aimed at regulating digital currencies. The vote split largely along party lines, with 15 Republicans and only nine Democrats in favor; Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona

entertainment

Ruben Östlund’s Bold New Film Journey

May 15, 2026

A Swedish director named Sigge Eklund is working on a feature documentary called Ruben. The film follows the famous filmmaker Ruben Östlund as he plans his next big project, a movie titled The Entertainment System Is Down. The new film was shot over several years and is now being edited. It will

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Senate Pushes Crypto Rules Forward Despite Sharp Disagreements

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee just voted 15-9 to move a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not everyone agrees on how it should work. Two Democrats, Ruben Gallego from Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland, joined all 13 Republicans in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This b

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Progressive Pushback: Can Gallego and Schiff Balance Crypto Cash and Rules?

May 12, 2026

Two Democratic senators from Arizona and California are caught in the middle of a tricky debate over cryptocurrency regulations and ethics. Senators Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff have both received significant financial support from crypto-related groups, which adds pressure as they consider a new b

crime

Governor Accused of Teaming Up with Drug Cartel in Exchange for Votes

April 30, 2026

In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su

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Senate Steps Up to Limit Presidential Military Moves on Cuba

April 25, 2026

A group of U. S. senators plans to push forward next week with a vote that could block President Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’ approval. The move comes after Trump repeatedly hinted that Cuba would be the next target following recent U. S. strikes in Venezuela and

sports

Guadalajara’s Football Show Amid Rising Crime Concerns

March 27, 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico’s second‑largest city, recently faced a spike in violence after the death of cartel boss Ruben “El Mencho” Oseguera. Cars burned, streets littered with shells, and businesses closed painted a grim picture. \\ On Thursday night the city flipped its image by hosting an internation

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Cuban Boat Incident Sparks U. S. and Cuban Tension

February 26, 2026

The Cuban coast guard stopped a speedboat that had come from Florida near the El Pino canal. The boat carried weapons and a crew of ten Cuban nationals who lived in the U. S. When Cuban border guards asked for identification, shots were fired from the boat. The guard commander was hurt but