What You Need to Know About Ranked Choice Voting
As New York City prepares for another election season, voters will again use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in municipal primary and special elections. This system, first implemented in NYC in...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Silence After DOJ Drops Federal Charges
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the public on Tuesday, February 11th, after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered federal prosecutors to dismiss charges against him. Facing allegations of bribery, conspiracy,...
DOJ Orders Dismissal of Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has instructed federal prosecutors in New York to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday, February 10th, citing concerns...
U.S. Allows Limited Resumption of PEPFAR Aid to South Africa
The United States announced a partial resumption of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in South Africa on Monday, February 10th, following a limited waiver granted by Secretary...
Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from Accessing Treasury Data
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury records containing millions of Americans’ Social Security numbers and bank account details. U.S. District...
Attorney General Bondi Directs DOJ to Pause Funding for Sanctuary Cities
On Wednesday, February 5th, newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pause federal funding to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration...
Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Celebrates Music and Culture Across Generations
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) 2025 returns on April 25-26 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) with the theme “Legacy Meets Tomorrow.” The festival brings together...
Andrew Cuomo Leads Mayoral Race in New Poll as Adams Faces Rising Opposition
A new poll by the Honan Strategy Group reveals that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo leads the field for New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary despite not officially entering...
South Africa Denies Land Confiscation After Trump Announces U.S. Funding Cut
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, February 2nd, plans to cut off all future U.S. funding to South Africa. He cited concerns over the country’s new land reform legislation, which...
