California Introduces New Gun Tax to Curb Violence
On Monday, May 20th, California announced the implementation of an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, set to begin in July. This makes California the first state to impose...
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
On Monday, May 20th, Red Lobster, America’s largest seafood restaurant chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a series of financial missteps and strategic errors. The filing comes after the...
NYC Pension Fund Allocates $60 Million to Safeguard Affordable Housing
New York City's civil employees' pension fund, valued at $86 billion, is channeling up to $60 million into a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Community Preservation Corp to protect affordable...
Haiti’s Main International Airport Reopens After Three-Month Closure Due to Gang Violence
On Monday, May 20th, Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince reopened for the first time in nearly three months following a shutdown due to severe gang violence. The reopening...
MTA Expands OMNY to More Users by the End of 2024
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced significant milestones for the OMNY contactless fare payment system, aiming to extend its reach to all user categories by the end of the...
NYC Implements Stricter Shelter Policies for Single Adult Migrants
On Friday, May 17th, New York City officials announced new measures to move single adult migrants out of shelters. This policy, aimed at reducing the strain on the city’s shelter...
NYC’s Unexpected $2B Surplus Bolsters City Council’s Budget Stance
On Saturday, May 18th, a report by the Independent Budget Office (IBO) revealed that New York City is sitting on an unexpected $2.2 billion surplus, surpassing Mayor Eric Adams’ financial...
Iranian President Raisi and Officials Found Dead After Helicopter Crash
On Monday, May 20th, the wreckage of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was found in a mountainous region in northwest Iran, with no signs of life among the...
Devastating Storms in Houston Leave Seven Dead and Widespread Damage
Severe storms with hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in Houston, Texas, resulting in seven fatalities and leaving nearly a million residents without power. The violent weather system caused extensive damage,...
