Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of New York City celebrated his victory Tuesday night, delivering a speech that referenced early‑20th‑century socialist leader Eugene Debs and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. He framed his upcoming administration as a continuation of progressive ideals, emphasizing affordable housing, public transit expansion, and
Dutch‑based Fairphone, known for its modular and ethically sourced smartphones, announced its entry into the United States market this week, debuting a pair of repairable headphones as its first product offering. The headphones, marketed as fully serviceable and built from recyclable materials, are available through Fairphone’s online store
A new observational study suggests that people who habitually go to sleep after midnight face a greater risk of experiencing a heart attack, according to researchers who analyzed health data from a large, diverse cohort. The investigation, conducted by an international team of epidemiologists and published in a peer‑reviewed
For many travelers, the nation’s airspace felt unusually precarious on Halloween as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced widespread flight delays across the United States. The delays stem from staffing shortages that have intensified since the federal government shutdown began, leaving thousands of air traffic controllers working without pay
McDonald’s has launched a new value‑focused marketing campaign aimed at attracting price‑sensitive consumers as the broader dining sector grapples with a slowdown in foot traffic and rising operational costs, according to a report by the Financial Times. The initiative, which promotes a low‑cost meal bundle priced
The United States Supreme Court opened arguments Tuesday in a high‑profile case challenging the legality of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, a dispute described by legal analysts as having "staggering" significance for trade policy. The case centers on a series of duties levied on steel, aluminum
Recent epidemiological data show a noticeable increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults under 50 in the United States, reversing a decades‑long decline in older populations. Health agencies report that incidence rates have risen by roughly 1.5% per year over the past ten years, prompting concerns about lifestyle
Voters across Pennsylvania went to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, 2025, casting ballots in a comprehensive mid‑term election that included the governor’s race, a U.S. Senate seat, and all 203 seats in the state House of Representatives along with 50 seats in the state Senate. State
The S&P 500 index climbed on Wednesday, erasing much of the sharp decline it suffered on Tuesday. By mid‑day trading, the benchmark was up roughly 0.8%, indicating that investors were beginning to regain confidence after a day of heightened volatility that saw technology‑heavy shares tumble.
Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii, curator of the Hiratsuka City Museum, recorded two bright meteors colliding with the Moon on video on Thursday, Oct. 30, and again on Saturday, Nov. 1. The brief flashes, visible to ground‑based observers, were captured with a high‑speed camera aimed at the lunar surface,
On Tuesday voters turned out for a series of local and statewide contests, and while former President Donald Trump’s name did not appear on any of the ballots, the election results still delivered a clear rebuke of candidates backed by his endorsement. Across the contested districts, Republican hopefuls who
A new wave of voice‑enabled wearables is hitting the market, promising to blend convenience with personal interaction. Among the latest entrants is Sandbar, a smart ring developed by a team of former Meta engineers. The device is designed to capture voice notes and control music playback with simple spoken