Democrats Win New York Special House Election, Narrowing G.O.P. Majority

Katie Gaudreau cherishes her role as an aunt to her late brother Matthew's son, Tripp, who was born in December to Matthew's widow, Madeline. Madeline and Matthew were together for nearly 15 years before his tragic death in August 2024, alongside his brother Johnny. Madeline continues to honor Matthew's memory and raise their son, while urging others not to drink and drive. Full Article

Rebecca Minkoff is leaving Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City after one season to focus on her family, business, and other projects. Joining as a recurring cast member in Season 15, Minkoff cited the importance of family and community in her decision to depart, expressing gratitude for the experience but wanting to prioritize her values. Minkoff addressed her departure during the two-part reunion, where she discussed her struggles with confrontation and her decision...

Kyle Richards addressed her divorce from Mauricio Umansky on Bravo's Hot Mic podcast, clarifying that their split was not caused by their time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Richards admitted that fame and increased attention impacted their marriage, with both partners being busy and traveling frequently, leading to a lack of prioritization of their relationship. Despite the divorce not being finalized, Richards mentioned that they are in a better place now, with their...

The Department of Education plays a crucial role in funding K-12 education, special programs, and college student aid in the US. With around 4,400 employees, it aims to promote student achievement, equal access, and coordination of federal education programs. Despite recent efforts by the Trump administration and republicans to abolish the department, it was established in 1979 and would require an act of Congress to dismantle. Full Article

Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz, former New York Police Department officers, left the force due to unbearable working conditions, including extensive mandatory overtime shifts. The department's reliance on overtime, costing over $1 billion in 2024, has led to leadership issues and corruption scandals, such as the resignation of a top officer accused of misconduct. With recruitment and retention challenges, the force is bracing for mass departures and struggling to manage its budget amid widespread overtime abuse....

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon joked about the potential impact of tariffs on tequila prices, with George Clooney and other celebrities expressing concern over their Mexican-made tequila brands. Lin-Manuel Miranda discussed meeting his heroes on "Late Show," challenging the idiom "Never meet your heroes." Full Article