City Council Approves

Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn

Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.

Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees

President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines

The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team

European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise. European parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Ukrainians' approval of Zelensky, government at lowest point of war: Survey

Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools

Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.

Politics - NBC News - 23 hours ago

Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools

The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools

The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.

Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan

Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved

Loyalist lawmakers give green light to constitutional amendment as authoritarian president, 79, tightens grip. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Plan to Impose $9 Manhattan Congestion Pricing Gets Approval

Congestion pricing will be the first of its kind across the country.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

Changes in New York City

How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz

To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Kansas City's shuttlecocks sculptures have become part of the city

Dana Jacobson explores the story behind the pop-art sculptures at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Once controversial, shuttlecocks, the museum's oversized badminton pieces, have become a beloved ...

The Best Pizza in New York City

Some of the city’s most famous pies didn’t make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative examples of the form.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

The New York City Marathon, in Photos

New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers

More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loans

Business - Financial Times - November 7

Manchester’s lessons for other British cities

Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its knees

World - Financial Times - November 14

Power and antiquity collide in the City of London

The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sector

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Michelle Miller honored with key to the city

CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller and her husband Marc Morial were awarded New York City's Key to the City this week to honor their work in civil rights and philanthropy. New York City ...

A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Health - ABC News - October 24

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions