By Esther Gittens Introduction In 2019, New York City voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for local primary and special elections. The measure passed with approximately 73% of the vote and marked a significant shift in the city’s electoral landscape. But while the reform promised to empower voters, reduce […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com When it comes to diversity, former President Donald Trump has often been at the center of public conversation. Whether it’s his stance on race, culture, or societal inclusion, Trump’s views have ignited debates and attracted scrutiny. But there’s one area where his appreciation for diversity […]
Editorial credit: Robson90 / shutterstock.com MoneyGram Failed to Deliver Funds or Provide Timely Refunds NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $250,000 from MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., (MoneyGram) for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing their customers’ money transfers. MoneyGram is an international money transfer […]
By Julie Carrington, GIS | Editorial credit: SimplyAdrienne / shutterstock.com Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is assuring the nation that Government will be doubling down on its call for a “whole of nation approach” to tackle the criminal elements, especially in light of the recent incidents, which included violent attacks on the elderly. Additionally, the […]
By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adrienne Adams, Zohran Mamdani and Zellnor Myrie are taking heat from retired city workers for refusing to sign a pledge to protect their health care from a cost-cutting deal championed by a union that endorsed them. The undecided fate of health care for […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a preliminary injunction, the court agreed that the move appeared to be a “quid pro quo” with the Trump administration in return for dropping a federal corruption case against Eric Adams. A State Supreme Court judge has indefinitely barred Mayor Eric Adams from allowing […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]
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By Caribbean Business Report A global study on trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) reveals more than half of people globally are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefits and perceived risks. A global study 2025 led by Professor Nicole Gillespie, Chair of Trust at Melbourne Business School at the University […]