Mohammed Iqbal Dar, Who Created the Name ‘Tanzania,’ Dies at 80 in the UK
On Monday, March 3rd, Mohammed Iqbal Dar, the man who coined the name “Tanzania,” passed away in his sleep at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, after a...
Consumer Reports Finds Carcinogens and Lead in Popular Synthetic Braiding Hair
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has found cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead in synthetic braiding hair widely used in protective hairstyles. The report, published on February 27th,...
Andrew Cuomo Launches Campaign for NYC Mayor with Union Support
On Sunday, March 2nd, former Governor Andrew Cuomo launched his campaign for New York City mayor, focusing on public safety and economic recovery. “The labor movement helped build this great...
Tensions Rise as Governor Hochul Removes Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado From Office Spaces
Governor Kathy Hochul has removed Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado from key office spaces and reassigned much of his staff after he announced he would not run for reelection with her...
President Trump Proposes $5 Million Gold Card Visa Initiative for Foreign Immigrants
On Tuesday, February 25th, President Donald Trump announced a new immigration initiative featuring a $5 million “gold card” visa to attract wealthy foreign nationals seeking U.S. residency. This new visa...
Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Shelter to Close as Mayor Adams Scales Back Asylum Services
On Monday, February 24th, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City will close the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center and the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center at the Roosevelt...
New York City Sues Trump Administration Over Revoked $80 Million Migrant Funds
New York City filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday, February 21st, accusing it of unlawfully reclaiming more than $80 million in migrant housing funds that had...
G20 Summit Begins Under South Africa’s Leadership, but U.S. Refuses to Attend
South Africa opened its first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday, February 20th, calling for multilateral cooperation to address global crises. However, the absence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
Trump Endorses Representative Byron Donalds for Florida Governor in 2026
On Thursday, February 20th, President Donald Trump endorsed Representative Byron Donalds for governor of Florida in 2026, signaling strong support for the congressman’s anticipated bid to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis,...
