NYC mayoral nominee Mamdani refuses to address ‘communist’ labeling

Six months post-wildfire in California, recovery efforts are ongoing with land sales and home constructions, though many homeowners face challenges due to underinsurance and slow permit processes. While some areas see a decline in lot prices, others, like the Palisades, experience rising values; regulatory changes aim to expedite rebuilding, yet many residents struggle with insurance battles and construction delays. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The recovery process following California's devastating wildfire is progressing...

A Massachusetts man, Paul Corcoran, accidentally became $2 million richer after purchasing two $1 million-winning Powerball tickets for the same drawing on July 9. His initial ticket, bought for seven drawings, led to a mistaken second purchase, resulting in matching all five white balls, and he claimed his prize on July 11, with each store that sold the tickets receiving a $10,000 bonus. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man in Massachusetts accidentally...

Lyons on ICE Operations and Safety ConcernsTodd Lyons, acting director of ICE, stated in an interview that while he does not support agents wearing masks during arrests, he permits it for officer safety amid rising attacks, which have increased over 800% this year. He also confirmed that ICE will utilize data from Medicaid and other federal programs to track undocumented immigrants, especially those with criminal records, as part of their enforcement strategy. Explain It To...

Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claim Manhattan prosecutors violated his health privacy rights by improperly accessing confidential medical records. They argue that the district attorney's office subpoenaed Mangione's insurer, Aetna, leading to a breach of HIPAA and doctor-patient privilege, while prosecutors maintain they requested limited information and deleted any mistakenly received documents. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Luigi Mangione's lawyers say the people trying to prove...

Steward Health Care has filed court papers accusing its former CEO, Ralph de la Torre, and three associates of misappropriating over $245 million, contributing to the company's bankruptcy. The allegations include excessive dividends taken by de la Torre amidst financial struggles, leading to operational deficits and risks to patient care across its hospitals. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Steward Health Care, a hospital company in trouble, claims its former CEO and three other...

Black landowners from Hogg Hummock on Sapelo Island are urging a Georgia court to allow their lawsuit against McIntosh County, alleging that recent zoning changes discriminate against their community by benefiting wealthy developers and threatening their unique cultural heritage. The county's lawyers argue for dismissal, citing procedural issues, while a ruling on the case is pending after nearly two years of legal challenges. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A group of Black landowners...