Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction

A federal decision, approved upon the request of the Trump administration, to expand Gulf oil drilling has heightened fears of extinction for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, with fewer than 50 individuals remaining. Scientists note the species already lost over 20% of its population after the Deepwater Horizon spill, warning…

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NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap

New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best…

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NBC apologises on air after showing wrong Tiger Woods crash footage during live coverage

Tiger Woods faces renewed scrutiny after a high-speed crash in Florida led to his arrest on DUI-related charges. NBC compounded attention by mistakenly airing footage from his 2021 accident, prompting an on-air apology. While alcohol was ruled out, Woods showed signs of impairment. The incident has reignited discussions of his…

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Watch video: Windsurfer hits whale in ‘unbelievable’ mid-ride moment caught on camera

A windsurfer in San Francisco was knocked off his board after colliding with a surfacing gray whale at Crissy Field, in an encounter captured on video. Though both appeared unharmed, the incident drew scrutiny online over wildlife safety. As whale sightings increase in the Bay, the episode highlights growing tensions…

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Republican ‘betrayer’? Curtis Silwa faces backlash for comedy skit with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa appeared together in a comedy sketch at a charity gala, drawing criticism from some within the Republican Party. The staged parody, which played on Sliwa’s fondness for cats, led to accusations of betrayal and questioned loyalty from party…

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Holi celebrations at Richmond Hill Phagwah parade

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands in Richmond Hill, Queens, for the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade, celebrating the Indo-Caribbean festival of Holi. The vibrant event, marking the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, brought color, music, and tradition to the streets, fostering happiness and…

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