A recent poll shows that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has the lowest approval rating in Staten Island compared to other New York City boroughs. Overall, Mamdani's performance is rated positively by 48% of respondents, but only 27% approve of him in Staten Island.
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Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York.
A new poll was conducted by Marist Poll between March 26 and 31.
In Staten Island, only 27% of people approve of Mamdani's performance, while 57% disapprove.
In the Bronx, 45% approve, and 19% disapprove of Mamdani.
In Brooklyn, 54% approve, and 26% disapprove.
In Manhattan, 55% approve, and 29% disapprove.
In Queens, 42% approve, and 34% disapprove.
The poll surveyed 1,454 adults with a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percentage points.
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A video clip of Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has resurfaced and sparked criticism from some conservative figures. In the 2016 interview, she discussed a childhood accident that resulted in her sister's death and compared it to crimes committed by inmates, which critics argue was inappropriate.
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The clip is from a 2016 interview with Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Siebel Newsom was discussing her documentary "The Mask You Live In."
She mentioned a childhood accident where her sister died.
Some critics say she compared her experience to inmates serving life sentences.
The video has received backlash from right-wing commentators.
Riley Gaines and Donald Trump Jr. criticized the remarks publicly.
Utah Senator Mike Lee disagreed with Siebel Newsom’s comparison.
Newsom’s office was contacted for a comment regarding the situation.
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Recent polls show Republicans gaining ground on Democrats in upcoming U.S. congressional elections, even as President Donald Trump's approval ratings hit low points. Surveys indicate a smaller but continuing lead for Democrats, while Trump's approval remains low.
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New polling data indicates Republicans are closing the gap with Democrats in congressional race preferences.
President Trump's approval rating is low, with around 41.4% approving according to Real Clear Polling's average.
In a late March survey, 39% supported Democrats, while 33% supported Republicans for Congress.
By early April, Republicans gained support, with 36% favoring them and 38% still backing Democrats.
Democrats have a broader polling advantage, with Real Clear Polling showing them at 47.5% and Republicans at 41.8%.
Multiple polls report President Trump's disapproval ratings are higher than his approval.
Despite low approval ratings for Trump, Republicans show some recovery signs in poll preferences for Congress.
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A man described on Reddit how he is subtly getting back at his wife's friend for a perceived insult during a wedding. After the friend made a comment about his wife's appearance, he began giving her ambiguous compliments at social events to confuse her. The story gained significant attention online, with many Reddit users joining in to provide their own suggestions for similar remarks.
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The man shared his story on Reddit about his actions against his wife's friend.
The incident began at a wedding where the friend commented on the wife's appearance.
The man decided to respond by giving the friend unclear "compliments" at gatherings.
These comments are intentionally confusing to make the friend unsure if they are real compliments.
The Reddit post quickly went viral, receiving 36,000 upvotes in under 24 hours.
Reddit users participated by suggesting more lines for the man to use.
Newsweek covered the story but could not verify the details.
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A mother limited her 14-year-old son's girlfriend visits to three times a week, from nearly every day, to maintain family balance at home. The decision sparked online discussion, with some suggesting the frequent visits might relate to the girlfriend's home life.
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A mother restricted her son’s girlfriend from visiting their home more than three times a week.
Before the change, the girlfriend visited 5-6 days a week.
The son disagreed with this new rule, but the mother’s husband supported it.
Some online comments speculated the girlfriend might have issues at home, leading her to visit frequently.
Experts say teenage relationships can feel intense and often take up a lot of time.
Guidance suggests parents should let teens have relationships but maintain household rules.
The mother clarified her decision was to maintain home space, not due to any dislike for the girlfriend.
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A former FBI agent pointed out details in ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, mentioning the Mexican state of Sonora. The ransom notes demand payment in bitcoin and claim to know Guthrie's location. Authorities continue to investigate Guthrie's disappearance, taking all leads seriously.
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31, from near Tucson, Arizona.
Ransom notes sent to TMZ demand one bitcoin for information on her kidnappers.
The notes mentioned seeing Guthrie in Sonora, Mexico.
The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora is a group that searches for missing people and may be involved.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department denied the group's request to search in Arizona.
Authorities are investigating all tips and have not confirmed the ransom notes’ authenticity.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter, acknowledges fakes among the ransom notes but believes two were real.
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The IRS has provided tax deadline extensions to certain areas in Tennessee and Montana affected by recent natural disasters. Residents and businesses in officially recognized disaster zones in these states now have more time to file and pay federal taxes.
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The IRS announced extensions for tax deadlines in Tennessee and Montana due to recent severe weather events.
Tennessee areas affected by Winter Storm Fern can now file and pay taxes by May 22, 2026.
Montana areas affected by storms and flooding have a new deadline of May 1, 2026.
Extensions apply to individuals and businesses in designated disaster zones.
The relief includes individual income taxes, business-related filings, and some excise tax returns.
Affected regions in Tennessee include multiple counties named in a state disaster declaration.
In Montana, relief covers the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and Lincoln and Sanders Counties.
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Dashcam footage shows a shooting incident involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in California during a traffic stop. The FBI is investigating the event, which resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident occurred during an operation to arrest a person wanted in El Salvador.
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The incident took place on April 7, 2026, in central California.
The FBI is investigating the shooting, which involved ICE agents.
Dashcam footage shows agents surrounding a vehicle and aiming weapons.
One person involved was hospitalized, according to DHS.
The operation aimed to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, who is connected to a gang and wanted in El Salvador.
ICE stated the suspect tried to flee and was said to attempt to run over an officer with his vehicle.
No local law enforcement officers were involved in the incident, according to local authorities.
California's Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the incident.
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In the United States, the cost of raising a child varies a lot by state, with some places being much more expensive than others. New research from LendingTree shows Hawaii as the most expensive state for raising a child, while Mississippi is the least expensive state.
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Raising a child in Hawaii in 2024 costs about $40,342 annually.
Mississippi is the cheapest state to raise a child, costing $17,148 per year.
Overall, raising a child to age 18 costs over $300,000 on average in the U.S.
Researchers used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other official sources for the study.
Maryland and Massachusetts are among the top expensive states, costing $36,419 and $34,247 annually.
Alabama and South Dakota are cheap, costing $18,019 and $18,622 respectively.
The differences in cost influence family decisions on location and child care plans.
The study uses data on rent, food, day care, clothing, transportation, and insurance to calculate costs.
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Democrat-backed candidate Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Ripon, the city where the Republican Party was founded. Taylor received more votes than her Republican rival, Maria Lazar. Her victory gives liberals a larger majority in the state's Supreme Court.
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Chris Taylor is a Democrat-backed candidate.
Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The election took place in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Ripon is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, founded in 1854.
Taylor received 975 votes, while Maria Lazar received 711 votes in Ripon.
President Donald Trump won 64% of the vote in Fond du Lac County during the 2024 presidential election.
Taylor's win is the fourth consecutive victory for liberal Supreme Court candidates in Wisconsin since 2020.
Liberal control in the Wisconsin Supreme Court expanded to a 5-to-2 majority following Taylor's win.
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A Democratic Representative has asked President Donald Trump's cabinet to use the 25th Amendment to remove him from office during tensions with Iran. The 25th Amendment allows a president to be removed and replaced by the vice president under specific conditions. This request follows military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran and a recent ceasefire agreement.
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Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar requested Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment lets the cabinet replace the president with the vice president if needed.
Tension with Iran includes U.S. and Israeli attacks starting in February under "Epic Fury."
Reports say over 3,500 people, including civilians, have died in Iran since the attacks began.
President Trump warned Iran about consequences over the Strait of Hormuz on social media.
A two-week ceasefire was agreed, conditioned on Iran lifting a blockade on shipping in the Strait.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comments outside normal hours.
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A January 6 activist, Trisha Hope, who previously supported President Trump, has suggested he be removed from office using the 25th Amendment. This follows President Trump's comments and threats involving Iran, which have led to backlash, including calls for his removal. The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president if the vice president and Cabinet agree he is unable to perform his duties.
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Trisha Hope is a January 6 activist and former strong Trump supporter.
Hope called for using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.
President Trump threatened military action against Iran, then agreed to a ceasefire.
The 25th Amendment provides a way to remove a president if he can't fulfill his job.
Some MAGA supporters and political figures have also suggested using the 25th Amendment.
Polls show differing opinions among Republicans about Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
The Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet would need to support the use of the 25th Amendment for it to take effect.
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Influential figures within the MAGA media movement have expressed strong opposition to President Trump's recent statements about Iran. They claim that his actions contradict the "America First" approach that initially united his supporters. Despite this dissent among media influencers, a majority of Republican voters still support Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
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Leading MAGA media figures are speaking against President Trump's comments on Iran.
They accuse Trump of moving away from his "America First" promises.
Tucker Carlson and other media personalities have criticized Trump's Iran rhetoric as dangerous.
Some former Trump supporters, like Alex Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene, have called for his removal.
The dissatisfaction has spread to influential podcasters and comedians who previously supported Trump.
Despite these criticisms, a new poll shows most Republican voters still back Trump's actions on Iran.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump's stance, highlighting past military success under his leadership.
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President Donald Trump faces new impeachment articles due to actions in the U.S. war in Iran. Connecticut Democrat John Larson announced these articles during a time of high predictions of impeachment on betting platforms. The recent conflict includes U.S strikes in Iran and a significant ceasefire agreement involving reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump has new impeachment articles focused on the U.S. war in Iran.
The impeachment likelihood reached 27% on the Kalshi betting platform.
Human Rights Activists News Agency reports over 3,500 deaths in Iran since U.S. strikes began.
Trump posted on social media warning of further conflict if the Strait of Hormuz didn't reopen.
A ceasefire deal was reached involving the reopening of the vital shipping channel.
Polymarket shows a 65% chance Trump will be impeached before his term ends.
Past impeachment attempts during Trump's second presidency have not succeeded.
The Republican majority in the House makes successful impeachment unlikely.
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Bill Gates is preparing to testify before the U.S. Congress about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who died in jail and was involved in illegal activities. The questioning will focus on Gates' relationship with Epstein and other related allegations, although Gates has not been accused of any crime. Gates' spokesperson stated he is ready to answer the committee's questions.
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Bill Gates will testify to the U.S. Congress regarding his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
The testimony is prompted by the release of over 3 million pages of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Gates has said meeting Epstein was a "huge mistake" and denies any wrongdoing.
The questioning will likely cover the nature of Gates' meetings with Epstein and if Gates was aware of any illegal activities.
There are allegations involving Gates and Russian women in the documents, which Gates' spokesperson dismissed as false.
Gates' hearing with the House Oversight Committee is scheduled for June 10.
Additional testimonies are expected from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Tops Friendly Markets now allows customers to use SNAP benefits for grocery delivery via DoorDash. This change aims to make grocery shopping more convenient for families who use SNAP benefits.
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Tops Friendly Markets uses DoorDash for grocery delivery where customers can pay with SNAP benefits.
The change helps families access food without needing to visit a store physically.
Other retailers like ALDI, Dollar General, and Safeway also provide a similar service.
Tops has 151 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
SNAP is a food assistance program for around 40 million Americans, using EBT cards.
The service includes fresh produce, dairy, meat, and other staples.
SNAP benefits can only pay for eligible items, not for taxes, fees, or non-eligible goods.
Customers must add their EBT card to their DoorDash settings to use this feature.
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The term "butter mom" describes a parenting style that focuses on relaxed, less restrictive feeding for children, countering past diet cultures. This trend is popular on social media as a response to past restrictive feeding norms and is not actually about using butter.
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The "butter mom" aesthetic features welcoming homes and shared meals, not about actual butter.
It gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram as a contrast to "almond mom," who is seen as overly restrictive.
The trend pushes back against the strict diet culture of the 1990s.
TikTok creator @midwestmama highlighted the diet culture of the '90s in a viral video.
Dietitian Alexandra Turnbull explained it's about a relaxed attitude towards food, not promoting butter.
Many parents follow this trend to diverge from how they were raised during diet-focused eras.
Social media helps spread the "butter mom" concept, making it widely known.
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A Democrat named Alicia Halvensleben won the race for mayor in Waukesha, a city in Milwaukee, which usually leans Republican. She received just over 51% of the votes, defeating Republican State Representative Scott Allen.
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Alicia Halvensleben won the mayoral race in Waukesha.
Waukesha is an area in Milwaukee that typically supports Republicans.
Halvensleben received slightly more than 51% of the vote.
Republican candidate Scott Allen received nearly 49% of the vote.
The race was officially non-partisan, meaning candidates are not officially representing political parties.
This win is part of a trend where Democrats have been gaining mayoral seats in previously Republican areas.
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Politicians in the United States are reacting cautiously to President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran. The ceasefire is set to last two weeks while both countries work on a more permanent agreement. Key issues include Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment activities.
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President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and facilitate negotiations.
Some Republicans support the ceasefire but remain skeptical about a full agreement.
Democrats view the truce as a positive step but emphasize accountability over the war's legality.
The ceasefire follows President Trump's previous threats against Iran.
Iranian officials' proposal includes sanctions relief and allowing uranium enrichment.
US and Israeli strikes at the start of the war killed Iran's Supreme Leader and targeted a school, resulting in civilian casualties.
Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks and closed the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.
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Democrat Shawn Harris lost a congressional runoff election in Georgia but gained more votes compared to previous Democratic performances in a strong Republican district. Republican Clayton Fuller won the seat with an endorsement from President Trump. The results come ahead of the 2026 midterms, showing trends of increased Democratic support in typically Republican areas.
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Republican Clayton Fuller won Georgia's 14th Congressional District runoff.
Democrat Shawn Harris increased Democratic performance in the district.
Fuller received 55.9% of the votes, while Harris got 44.1%.
President Trump endorsed Fuller in the election.
The district had previously been won by a wide margin by Republicans.
Rising costs like fertilizer and gasoline may have influenced voter behavior.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from her congressional position earlier in the year.
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