Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
Michael R. Bloomberg has believed mayors have plenty to teach each other since he was mayor of New York City and supported the effort to share good municipal ideas through his nonprofit Bloomberg Philanthropies since he left
Top EU official warns the US against interfering in Europe’s affairs
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them. European Council President Antonio Costa’s remarks
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout that may come when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable
Greenland hosts annual talks with US at end of a year when Trump revived talk of takeover
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland is hosting annual meetings with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral ties at the end of a year in which U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up talk of a U.S. takeover of the
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 12.08.25
FIFA: President Trump praised the success of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where he was honored with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at the event. The Peace President: Trump Honored With FIFA’s 2025 Peace
Analysis-Silicon Valley-backed defense firms face growing pains after hot streak
By David Jeans, Mike Stone and Joe Brock SIMI VALLEY, California, Dec 8 (Reuters) – U.S. defense technology companies have roughly doubled their share of Pentagon contracts over the past year, but they face growing pains as
If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you
DETROIT (AP) — Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did. Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe’s face, Billy Bob Thornton’s name, a sultry rose or even
Chelsea Handler returning to host 2026 Critics Choice Awards
Chelsea Handler will once again serve as host of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, airing live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif on Jan. 4, 2026 – marking Handler’s fourth consecutive year as host. Handler
HBO drops ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 teaser trailer
Noah Wyle is back in the teaser trailer for Season 2 of The Pitt. HBO Max released the first official teaser for the medical drama series, which stars Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. This new season
A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A second flight carrying Iranians deported from the United States has left America, Iranian officials said, as Washington reportedly planned to send hundreds of prisoners back to the Islamic Republic. The deportations come
